Tiers of the Big 12

[BigRedBeta]

Nebraska has a lot going for it. However it's certainly lost the party atmosphere it had in the 90's, and a lot of the issues with risk management, hazing/alcohol injuries (and deaths), awful grades, and the like hit chapters there a lot earlier than it did a lot of places.

This has resulted in a lot of positive aspects, but also things that when these sorts of debates crop up, people say Nebraska isn't "fratty" enough because they don't haze, they don't party in their houses, and most of the chapters have a decent relationship with their national organization and the campus administration (many of whom are Greek). The whole "just because a chapter wins awards doesn't mean they're a good chapter" argument could easily be leveled at Nebraska (and K-state), because many of the chapters are winning a lot of awards within their organizations.
There was one two-year period while I was in undergrad (I think it was 2002 and 2003), 9 - maybe even 10 or 11 chapters - counting both fraternities and sororities - won their organization's top chapter award at their annual or biennial convention. If this doesn't impress you, than you're going to say Nebraska isn't that good. If winning those awards means something to you, then you'll place Nebraska higher than some other schools on the list.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

This has resulted in a lot of positive aspects, but also things that when these sorts of debates crop up, people say Nebraska isn't "fratty" enough because they don't haze, they don't party in their houses, and most of the chapters have a decent relationship with their national organization and the campus administration (many of whom are Greek).

No, not being fratty enough would be because Nebraska isn't in the South.

Haha.

[Tom Earp]

I wonder if being Fraty=hazing?

If that is the case, that would make me wonder about joining.

I would not care for some snot nosed kid beating my rear, making me over drink, do push ups over any type of glass, puke or crap.

If this is your Organization, I hope the chapter gets yanked!

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

I wonder if being Fraty=hazing?

If that is the case, that would make me wonder about joining.

I would not care for some snot nosed kid beating my rear, making me over drink, do push ups over any type of glass, puke or crap.

If this is your Organization, I hope the chapter gets yanked!

Yes.......because hazing can only involve beatings, broken glass, binge drinking, vomit, and push ups.

I hope you get stung in the eye by a bee.

[bowsandtoes]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

I wonder if being Fraty=hazing?

If that is the case, that would make me wonder about joining.

I would not care for some snot nosed kid beating my rear, making me over drink, do push ups over any type of glass, puke or crap.

If this is your Organization, I hope the chapter gets yanked!

Don't worry, you wouldn't have gotten a bid anyway.

[banditone]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

Nebraska has a lot going for it. However it's certainly lost the party atmosphere it had in the 90's, and a lot of the issues with risk management, hazing/alcohol injuries (and deaths), awful grades, and the like hit chapters there a lot earlier than it did a lot of places.

This has resulted in a lot of positive aspects, but also things that when these sorts of debates crop up, people say Nebraska isn't "fratty" enough because they don't haze, they don't party in their houses, and most of the chapters have a decent relationship with their national organization and the campus administration (many of whom are Greek). The whole "just because a chapter wins awards doesn't mean they're a good chapter" argument could easily be leveled at Nebraska (and K-state), because many of the chapters are winning a lot of awards within their organizations.
There was one two-year period while I was in undergrad (I think it was 2002 and 2003), 9 - maybe even 10 or 11 chapters - counting both fraternities and sororities - won their organization's top chapter award at their annual or biennial convention. If this doesn't impress you, than you're going to say Nebraska isn't that good. If winning those awards means something to you, then you'll place Nebraska higher than some other schools on the list.

I'm impressed.