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Originally Posted by TAMUAlphaPhi
I'm offended on so many levels -- particularly for all the sorority members/alumnae who endured those sorority experiences that are "nothing special."
I don't think I've seen anyone in this thread advocate for a system where every PNM gets what they want or even just finds a place. What I see is women who are struggling with a system that places a significantly lower percentage of PNMs than others.
After days of debate, I still haven't heard a compelling explanation of why a system that works on almost every other campus won't work at IU. Lack of off-campus housing options adds an interesting complication, but the students who don't participate in Greek life (either by choice, because they just aren't a good fit for Greek life or because they were "victims" of IU's low quotas) seem to make it work.
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there is no compelling explanation. No reason. No evidence. No data.
The posts from Hoosierxgirl and Dtjb confirm what we know to be true. You guys at Indiana want it that way because you are elitist. "We survived, we are the chosen, we are going to perpetuate this system."
As for large - I don't think any of the Indiana chapters are 200+, and total at Arizona is 220 with many chapters at 250+. We've adjusted quite well. There is nothing special about having chapter meetings at a facility. Trust me. It works very well in an on-campus room with all kinds of electronics/technology at the actives' fingertips. And we've learned how to develop our sisterhood, thank you. You could ask us for tips on how to make it work. When we started growing by leaps and bounds, we reached out - to each other on campus as well as to other chapters across the country (think Arkansas, Ole Miss) who are large and who make it work for them.
I am appalled. Shame on you, Indiana actives. Please note I'm not singling out the two who've posted here.
Further, it is the Chapter's responsibility to see that the facility is filled. NOT the House Corporation Board's responsibility! The Chapter needs to figure out how they are going to fill the facility and from the sound of it, that won't be a problem.
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