New sorority at 'Bama - Page 2

PenguinTrax · #16 04-02-2002, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus

I used to be a Lambda Psi Delta (lily) before the other two. As I said it failed. Our main focus was to recruit girls of all races and nationalities. Not necessarily religion, but it was a plus.

Which chapter were you in? According to the site there are only 4 chapters, not including their graduate chapter:

Alpha Chapter: Yale University, New Haven, CT

Beta Chapter: Greater Hartford Area, CT

Gamma Chapter: (Gamma Reserved for Graduates)

Delta Chapter: Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Epsilon Chapter: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

http://www.lambdapsidelta.org

dzrose93 · #17 04-02-2002, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Thanks Dionysus. When I hear the term"multicultural" organizations, I am thinking in term of culture (African, English, Spanish, Asian, etc.) only, and not necessarilly religion, because it is not a "culture" persay, but rather a belief and lifestyle.

I just ran a web search of multicultural sororities and found that several of them (such as Delta Xi Phi and Sigma Alpha Zeta) note that they were formed to allow women of all races, cultures, and religions to come together as one organization. I found others that noted only cultural and racial differences on their websites. So, I'm guessing that it depends on the group as to how "multicultural" each one actually is.

Tom Earp · #18 04-02-2002, 06:40 PM

Dion, I guess this shows you just what a Site like this can do or try to help you do and to give comfort!

This is the most uncultured Site I know!

By that before I get my butt shot down( weird mood today) that what We have here is a bunch of different types of people from all walks of life who have been through it, or are going through it!

Heck kiddo, We have pretty much seen it all! Give any and all of a chance to be of help!

From Us to you!

Welcome aboard and ask away anytime!

33girl · #19 04-02-2002, 08:16 PM

This is the part I don't get.

Taken from the article:

If they choose to join with a national sorority, National Pan-hellenic Council representatives will visit the campus to meet with colony members.

Looking at Bama's website, they already HAVE chapters of all 4 NPHC sororities. Why would they contact NPHC about this new group? Unless they are going to be the first female chapter of Iota Phi Theta, LOL.

PenguinTrax · #20 04-02-2002, 08:52 PM

Probably a typo on their behalf, I"m guessing.

I would guess that this new group might affiliate with either a) a preexisting national m.c. group or b)a historically non-sectarian, inclusive NPC group such as AOPi, Phi Sigma Sigma or DPhiE.

Just a thought...

NoShame_Gamma · #21 04-02-2002, 09:27 PM

I think it's great what this person is trying to do. There are a lot of MCGLO's out there as well as LGLO (Latino Greeks). If any of you would like to learn more about such organizations and where they can be found, I recommend the following website:
www.latinogreeks.com Don't let the name fool you, it is not only for Latinos, it also includes Multicultural orgs. Enjoy!

gamma_25 · #22 04-02-2002, 09:27 PM

i'm really happy to see more diveristy going on in the greek system...i hope that young lady gets what she is striving for...i'm happy for her devotion and i wish her the best of luck...having this sorority will expand more on how greek orgs aren 't just for "pretty people" which is a big stereotype that people have towards them....just remember "SI SE PUEDE" (U CAN DO IT!!!!) good luck mija....

Dionysus · #23 04-03-2002, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by PnguinTrax

Which chapter were you in? According to the site there are only 4 chapters, not including their graduate chapter:

Alpha Chapter: Yale University, New Haven, CT

Beta Chapter: Greater Hartford Area, CT

Gamma Chapter: (Gamma Reserved for Graduates)

Delta Chapter: Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Epsilon Chapter: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

http://www.lambdapsidelta.org

We never became a real chapter. We were trying to get a charter but we died out.

DGPhoney · #24 04-03-2002, 12:57 AM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Are they any members of MCGLO's that can shed some light on this for me? Were multicultural orgs created for for the need to have a sorority that PRIMARILY included all races(not just one or two of a particular race per chapter, but as a whole) or all races and religions? Eirene_DGP what is your national HQ homepage so that I can research this some more.

well as a member of a MCorg, there is a differance between religion related organizations compared to a social and service organization. In general there are tons of "Christian Oriented Sororities and Fraternities" and really other religious based organizations. A Multicultural organization is also different from those organizations that are more cultural based, like you can check out some of the Latin Based orgs or latinogreeks.com or there are other cultural based sororities as in Asian, Latino and many others. The religious organizations are based on one religion and mainly focus on that belief. As for more specific cultural organizations, they focus on that particular heritage or culture(not generalizing, but just basically stating the concept) Multicultural, is a variety of not one heritage but many. A Gathering of Men or Females of different decents.
I too read the article in related to the situation of UA, now we all know not every greek life scenario is the same at every campus. We all might like to think everything is peaches and creams when we know it.s not. So sadly enough some of these situations still happen. So if they feel as though, that a more diverse group is needed or more cultural relations is needed to reach out to every student and not just a few so be it. As long as they hold true to their beliefs and why they choose the MC road to begin with then it's all good.
I hope that makes sense and clears up some things.
oh,honeykiss, DGP 's website is http://my.websitenow.com/citron

DGP~Honey~

NinjaPoodle · #25 04-03-2002, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by GammaPhiBabe
I'm sorry if this has been posted before, but I thought you all might find it interesting:

http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v...d?in_archive=1

Melody Twilley is starting a multicultural sorority.

I say good for her. I wish her the best of luck!

AXOLiz · #26 04-03-2002, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by juniorgrrl
Isn't Melody Twilley the girl who rushed last year and claimed she was cut for racial reasons? That name is REALLY familiar.

So after I read your post and remembered why I recognized her name, I reread the article and noticed that it said she's a senior in the college of arts and sciences. Not to start a huge debate, but I remember reading the articles around when she was cut, and they all focused on race as the main issue. I could be wrong, but I don't remember any of them giving her class standing, all they said was she had great grades, was financially well-off, but was denied a bid due to her race. Is anyone else wondering if the real reason she didn't get a bid is that she was probably a junior or senior when she rushed? I'm guessing Bama doesn't have many spots in their quotas for upperclassmen, but I could be wrong.

I'm glad there's interest for a multicultural sorority there though, and it's always good to see someone turning a negative rush experience into something positive.

Bama_Alumna · #27 04-03-2002, 03:11 PM

I don't post here often, but I wanted to weigh in on this. I'm an alum from one of the NPC orgs at The U. of Alabama. I was present during rush last year and the year before when Melody came through. I don't think that the media has done a good job of presenting this issue in a way in which all sides were represented.
I've met Miss Twilley. My organization did drop her from rush. I didn't vote on her because of my alumna status, but I was present during voting. Melody's race had nothing to do with why she was dropped from my house. I can't speak for any house but my own, but that is the truth. Feel free to pm me if you have any ?s about the greek system at Bama. I am on our chapter's advisory council and I try to follow these things closely.

Peaches-n-Cream · #28 04-03-2002, 04:06 PM

Good for Melody!

FuzzieAlum · #29 04-03-2002, 06:27 PM

I'm curious ... if they specifically want to start a sorority that is "multicultural," why are they looking to affiliate with an NPC group rather than one of the new, specifically MC ones? Not that NPC groups can't be diverse - I'm certainly not trying to knock my own or any other NPC sorority - but if multiculturalism is so important to them, why don't they look to affiliate with one of the up and coming multicultural groups?

Honeykiss1974 · #30 04-03-2002, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by FuzzieAlum
I'm curious ... if they specifically want to start a sorority that is "multicultural," why are they looking to affiliate with an NPC group rather than one of the new, specifically MC ones? Not that NPC groups can't be diverse - I'm certainly not trying to knock my own or any other NPC sorority - but if multiculturalism is so important to them, why don't they look to affiliate with one of the up and coming multicultural groups?

I believe that when the article mentions that they might look into associating with National Pan-Hellenic Counsil reps, I take it to mean ALL sororities that are organized on a national level (NPHC, NPC, MCPC, etc.) as opposed to being a local sorority. I don't believe that it meant the just the NPC.