Learned on GC - Page 2

EagleChick19 · #16 08-19-2002, 04:21 PM

You're welcome, Shine!

FuzzieAlum · #17 08-19-2002, 04:24 PM

I took the original posts to mean (although they did not state it) they were state laws. Clearly they are not, since there are sorority houses in those states. I didn't say they were the same school. If the dumblaws.com site is correct, that law is certainly not being enforced.

If an RA satisfies the requirement for licensed supervision, there are I believe sorority houses with school-sponsored RAs, and I don't see why Arizona could not have those. After all, many "house moms" aren't members of that org - so having an RA wouldn't be much different.

It's true, I don't have a life. No doubt I'm very sad about that from time to time. But it does give me time to do a lot of reading and research. I just checked out the Pennsylvania code, for example, (www.pacode.com), and could not find any statute relating to that. I looked up a large variety of keywords and could find nothing to that effect. Hey, it beats working.

It is possible that there are county or city laws prohibiting that many women living together (or any variation thereof). Unfortunately, I have just enough of a life not to have the time to look up every county and city in every state to see if somewhere that is on the books.

However, I believe I've done enough research to believe that there is no law anywhere in the US prohibiting sorority houses. If there is evidence to the contrary, I'd be curious to see it, although of course I understand not everyone has the time and or energy to care what I believe. My point is, I have seen no evidence to the contrary, and until I do, I will continue to believe (and publicly assert) there are no such laws.

Shine · #18 08-19-2002, 04:29 PM

Ok, whatever floats your boat, Fuzzie.

33girl · #19 08-19-2002, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EagleChick19
FuzzieAlum, this law is actually on the books in PA. If you don't believe me, check out www.dumblaws.com.

1. It is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house
together because that constitutes a brothel. However
up to 120 men can live together, without breaking the
law.

I wish this site would have printed the text of the law, instead of just affirming the story. I think if pressed this law (if it exists) wouldn't stand up in court...any more than the "no selling cars on Sunday" would. Cause heaven knows that happens!

Now as far as lame ass zoning rules, those are very real, and do prevent Greek (or any other 4 person plus) housing...but they're equal opportunity offenders. The reason the guys might have housing and the girls not is that 1) the guys were at the school longer, i.e. it didn't start coed, and 2) there might have been rules that the girls had to live on campus while the guys could move off. Penn State is a great example.

Pennsylvania ladies, if you want a sorority house, and you're not prevented by zoning, don't let this "law" stop you. It's just a tool a lot of administrators perpetuate because they don't want you to have Greek houses.

FuzzieAlum · #20 08-19-2002, 04:51 PM

To give that site the benefit of the doubt, it does appear to take verification very seriously. (After all, there are a million lists of "facts" that go around the Internet that no one ever bothers to verify.) For quite a few things the site cited code, and they have a nice "pay for verification" system.

But it did say they were quite backed up - it is entirely possible someone has sent them verification information and it simply hasn't been added yet. That said, I'll believe in the law when the do that, but like 33girl said, it's unlikely anyone is going to care to enforce it, or that if they tried, the law would stand up in court. I think these rumors are a great excuse for complacency on the part of the schools - as long as the students don't question why they don't have houses, they don't have to do anything about it.

#21 08-19-2002, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dionysus

LOL, exactly. I can just imagine someone say "Ooh, I just love my c*nt! It's big, free, and for anyone who wants to get in!" Or "This is the best c*nt in the world, it's good enough to die for!"

---*do not quote the above

too late, I quoted it

I just can't imagine our immigration problems were word to get around that America was free c*nt

I think GC has a lot to offer us 'cause we're all part of a larger greek community. I'm still interested to hear what kinds of things my fellow greeks learned on GC

EagleChick19 · #22 08-19-2002, 04:59 PM

I have learned a few things on GC:

-that I have great sisters all around the country (PsychTau, mmcline, etc).
-that I could meet so many great brothers/sisters from different organizations!!
-its sometimes better not to get into a flame war!! (Sorry about that 33girl and FuzzieAlum!!!)
-that the South is a great place to live, work and play!
-and finally that the South does rush a little differently than in the Northeast.

FuzzieAlum · #23 08-19-2002, 05:30 PM

Yah, I've finally learned not to argue with pin collectors ... took me a while.

Anyway, the best thing I've gotten on GC is the ability to meet people from lots of different orgs. There were many GLOs that I had heard the names of but never been exposed to, and it's been great to see women and men from those groups representing their organizations very well, and to learn more about their organization.

Like many other people, I'd have so say it's been fascinating hearing about rush at other schools! I think I am probably not the only one who assumed that things were done elsewhere like they were at my college. The longer I'm on here, the more I have learned what is a local rule vs. an NPC rule. Much of this diversity impresses me, although some of it doesn't - it makes me sad to hear about a school with rampant hazing or where Greek life is fairing badly. I would like for all of us to have strong chapters and systems.

Tom Earp · #24 08-19-2002, 06:20 PM

Well, is seemingly right!

Yes we as GCers take this site very damn seriousally!

It is an, outlet that we can all talk about and expess our opinions!
Yes!
The Moderator Corner is all secret as we how have been deemed! Why,because of posts and the way we do it is researved for us! Why, Da then look at the following!
We as A Group look at ceratain Posts to see what is going on!

We as a GROUP make sure that WE are Not Totally wrong before there are Changes!

Sorry, My Dinner Of Fried Checkin Livers and Fried taters if ready!!

TTFN!

JWOW Hi My lovely Cajun Lady!

OTW, My Lovely Poly, and UM My Lovely NY GBC!

Dionysus · #25 08-20-2002, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hendrixski

I just can't imagine our immigration problems were word to get around that America was free c*nt

Well, that kind of falls under "for anyone who wants to get in".