Sigma Sigma Sigma Closes Missouri State U. Chapter

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

It is a shame when an entire group gets to be judged by the actions of a few.

That's the saddest part to me. They took a class of 63 women this fall, and because of this, these girls won't get to experience life as a collegiate sister of Tri Sigma. Then there are the girls who lived there who may not have participated in or facilitated the hazing that don't have anywhere to live now.This statement stands out to me:

"It wasn't like they had to jump off a cliff," she said. "It was all in good fun."

Maybe she doesn't know this, but EVERY HAZING INCIDENT starts as "in good fun" until something happens. HQ's standpoint is "What if something had happened to one of those girls during any of that stuff? Then everyone would be in REAL trouble then." I am glad that Sigma takes hazing as seriously as it does, it makes us better in the end.

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

That's the saddest part to me. They took a class of 63 women this fall, and because of this, these girls won't get to experience life as a collegiate sister of Tri Sigma. Then there are the girls who lived there who may not have participated in or facilitated the hazing that don't have anywhere to live now.

KSUViolet-

I understand that all of the girls are put on alumni status. I was wondering this scenerio: Tri Sigma has 7 other chapters in Missouri. If one of the sisters decided to transfer to Central MO or Southeast MO next year, could she become an active sister again?

(And before anyone jumps one this, I know that you go to college to get a degree, not join a sorority. I am not suggesting that any of the Beta Beta chapter members do this, it was just a thought that popped into my IFC brain last night.)

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

KSUViolet-

I understand that all of the girls are put on alumni status. I was wondering this scenerio: Tri Sigma has 7 other chapters in Missouri. If one of the sisters decided to transfer to Central MO or Southeast MO next year, could she become an active sister again?

Yes they could, providing that they were in good standing with Beta Beta (which they would be if granted alumna status).

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Yes they could, providing that they were in good standing with Beta Beta (which they would be if granted alumna status).

But if they were on Alum status, could they then go back to active status? Esapecially under the circumstances?

[JonInKC]

Average-looking girls FTL.

[exlurker]

An article with a little more background and comments:

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs...76/1013/NEWS01

Edited to add link for January 23, 2008 editorial in local paper:
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs...801230361/1091

[NutBrnHair]

I respect Tri Sigma HQ's position. A new member class of 60 and a chapter of 140. I'm sure they are feeling the heat from members, parents and parents' lawyers! Hang tough. It's important to enforce the rules.