Snootiest?

[Erik P Conard]

starting the New Year on a fraternal note....who is regarded as
the snootiest fraternity/sorority? Excluding Phi Beta Kappa, the
honoraries, the professionals and others...among the NIC, NPC,
ethnic ones...who is considered the loftiest on your campus and
how long has this remained so? Reputations and stereotypes can be good or bad. And some are of long-standing duration.
Money, good grades, IMs, housing, size, appearance...what are
the criteria? Who do you think fits and why?
Nothing like starting the new year on a fraternal note...LOL

[Senusret I]

lol @ "Ethnic Ones"

Gimme a break, there's less keystrokes in "NPHC" than "ethnic ones."

[moe.ron]

http://www.detnews.com/pix/2001/04/24/d10nerds.jpg

[KillarneyRose]

On any campus, it is always the sorority with a working fireplace that is the snootiest. Seriously, it is.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
On any campus, it is always the sorority with a working fireplace that is the snootiest. Seriously, it is. Kindf of like the way that the fraternity with the underground parking, and a helipad on the roof is the snootiest.

[OleMissGlitter]

At Ole Miss we are all snooty! Just kidding. I use to think some sororities were more than others but now that I know so many of their alumnae because of my job with the university, I really think we are all alike! Just different letters and different rituals. We are all good women who do good things and care about our GLOs.


PS I was told that one particular sorority at Ole Miss had a tanning bed room for their members...so not true....

[AlphaSigOU]

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
Kindf of like the way that the fraternity with the underground parking, and a helipad on the roof is the snootiest.

Don't forget the 9-hole golf course, tennis court and in-room beer distribution system - for cold beer anytime of the day! :D

[moe.ron]

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Don't forget the 9-hole golf course, tennis court and in-room beer distribution system - for cold beer anytime of the day! :D

9-hole? That is pathetically poor. I spit on the peasant dogs.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

This thread remind me of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Maitre'd: “I'm suggesting that you leave before I have to get snooty.�
Ferris: “Snooty?�
Maitre'd: “Snotty!�
Ferris: “Snotty?!

[Sister Havana]

On my campus it's the SHIMs by far.

[AlphaSigOU]

Originally posted by moe.ron
9-hole? That is pathetically poor. I spit on the peasant dogs.

Nahhh, Moe... ya gotta leave barely enough room for the fraternity or sorority next door so's they can build another 9-hole course. Since no one ever plays golf sober, ever... charge trespassers who stumble onto the other course some ridiculous greens fees or have to do inverted keg stands in the clubhouse! :D

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Don't forget... in-room beer distribution system - for cold beer anytime of the day! :D
I thought we'd kept that a secret.

To be honest, there were some houses that I thought were pretty snooty when I was in school.

But I wouldn't care to name them today because things do change over time.

[ZZ-kai-]

Erik,

I am not going to toss any more shit onto this thread, but I think I understand where you may be coming from. Hey, maybe not the 'snootiest', but why not the "fraternity/sorority with a long standing tradition"? Whats wrong with tooting your own horn, as long as you're not blasting another org.

For example, Beta Theta Pi:
* had a Beta on the Supreme Court from 1877 to 1975, including the late Justice William O. Douglas
* is a leader among college fraternities with members listed in Who’s Who in America and Canadian Who’s Who — more than any other fraternity
* has more than 85 Rhodes Scholars — more than any other fraternity
* is the first college fraternity to publish an open constitution for public distribution (1879)
* brother Jay Fielder is the half-time starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. (lol)

Also, for example, Beta Theta Pi Chapter:
* University of Kansas, since 1934, have had the highest GPA among KU fraternities every semester but five (they finished second in '48, '51, '53, '82, and '00).
* Kansas State University Beta's so dominated the Inter-fraternity Sing that trophy was retired to their house.
* Texas Tech University raised over $10,000 during their annual Beta 500 go-cart philanthropy.
* UCLA hosts their annual Alumni Golf Outing, where Brother Scott McCarron, PGA Pro., regularily attends.
* Georgia Tech has won the Dean Dull (best overall fraternity) 26 of the last 28 years.
* 'Wooglin Night-Club', a date party for Zeta Phi at Mizzou, has been held sing 1926.
* Mizzou Beta's have won the Intramural championship 29 out of the past 36 years.
* at Washington & Jefferson University, is the oldest chapter of ALL GLO'S of continuous existance, founded on June 1, 1842 - they have never been inactive!

Again, its not a bragging forum, its just a way to show some kick-ass unique stuff about your GLO or some of your chapters. I'd love to hear some cool info. about your org.

-kai-

[TSteven]

ZZ-kai-

In the spirit of the New Year, here is to fellow Old Miami Triad fraternity Beta Theta Pi. A prince among fraternities.

[ZZ-kai-]

TSteven,

Right back atcha, Sigma Chi - I visitied your Alpha House for a few hours while I was in Miami (post fire in the late 1990's??) - that place is unreal, huge as a matter of fact. The guys were great, showed me around and talked for a few hours.

Sigma Chi, a true leader in the greek world, has been since 1855 and probably will be for another 150 years!

Miami Triad, its a great thing.

Happy New Year!

[TSteven]

My freshman roommate in college - and still good friend - is a Delt and one of the finest gentleman I have ever been honored to know. So here is a toast to the fine Brotherhood of Delta Tau Delta.

[TSteven]

Thank you kindly sir! Beta's outstanding example of brotherhood should be an example to us all.

Best for 2005 and beyond.

[DeltAlum]

T. Steven,

Thank you very much for the kind words. Obviously, I agree. While not one of the biggest, Delt is a fine, longstanding organization that has accomplished much and taught me a lot.

And now, brother greeks, as an Ohio University graduate and Beta Chapter alumni, I must admit, although it pains me to say that anything good has ever come out of Miami of Ohio, I have great respect for all of the Triad fraternities. Both Beta and Sigma Chi were well represented on the O.U. campus as leaders and gentlemen.

[Erik P Conard]

Nothing wrong at all about tooting your horn....and Beta is a good example. Their loyalty is something else. One of my high
school buddies flew from Denver to Manhattan, KS for the reunion
of their fall '54 pledge class. 19 showed up out of the original 25.
Mind now, this was just a pledge class. Kansas State has one of
the best over-all systems in US, many, many top chapter awards
given. TKE has won IMs 17 out of last 19 years there. Of the two
houses at KU to unseat (briefly) Beta on grades...TKE was one,
AKL (now inactive) was the other. But Beta recovered quickly!
The Miami Triad all great, and leaders almost everywhere, and I
think SAE best all around amongst larger fraternities. But each of
us has something, somewhere, to brag about. Why not?
Pride and success in your fraternity and continued loyalty is but a
harbinger of greater things for us all. Now, go out and tell the
world how great it is to be a greek. Happy New Year!

[ZZ-kai-]

On that note, lets give it up to Ronald Reagan, TKE Eureka College, initiated 1929.

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
Nothing wrong at all about tooting your horn....and Beta is a good example. Their loyalty is something else. One of my high
school buddies flew from Denver to Manhattan, KS for the reunion
of their fall '54 pledge class. 19 showed up out of the original 25.
Mind now, this was just a pledge class. Kansas State has one of
the best over-all systems in US, many, many top chapter awards
given. TKE has won IMs 17 out of last 19 years there. Of the two
houses at KU to unseat (briefly) Beta on grades...TKE was one,
AKL (now inactive) was the other. But Beta recovered quickly!
The Miami Triad all great, and leaders almost everywhere, and I
think SAE best all around amongst larger fraternities. But each of
us has something, somewhere, to brag about. Why not?
Pride and success in your fraternity and continued loyalty is but a
harbinger of greater things for us all. Now, go out and tell the
world how great it is to be a greek. Happy New Year!

[Erik P Conard]

Tooting one's own horn is not what I meant by "snooty"--and
pride, winning, and good grades do not make a snooty outfit!
One chapter at CU, currently inactive, took out a full page in the
CU daily paper, saying something like this:
"Piss in the tall grass with the big dogs. Pledge ___ ___"
Now that is snooty.
Winning is not snooty, and I hope I did not give the impression
that it is. We all strive to win. And, snootiness is a matter of
opinion, too, a judgement call, fair or not, warts and all.
I think I'll go eat worms.

[CarolinaDG]

I want a tanning bed in my house!!!! Seems like a simple thing to have, though. Convert one of the libraries, buy a tanning bed (they can't be THAT expensive, anyway!). Sounds like a plan. I don't think any of the sororities at S. Carolina have working fireplaces, though, so I don't think that works for us... I've only been in a few of the houses, though. Maybe I wasn't looking that hard for it.

Oh, and are the SHIMS snooty? I thought they were pretty open-minded, actually. :-P

[Tom Earp]

Originally posted by TSteven
ZZ-kai-

In the spirit of the New Year, here is to fellow Old Miami Triad fraternity Beta Theta Pi. A prince among fraternities.

TSTEVEN, very well put!:D

Snootiest, E C, sory but that is an im-proper post.

As some said the School has a lot to do with the snobbiest, I am, You am!

I love going to smaller State U's, where Greeks are good or not, going to Larger Colleges where Greeks are Great or not.

Those that act like that will find out that times change and not

Being King/Queen of the hill doesnt last forever!

I have respect for Certain Greek Organizatins if not all, but for some Members I dont.

Just check some ones signature to show how immature HE really is!:rolleyes: This is by no way reflective on Its Fraternity!:eek:

[PKTKKG]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
On any campus, it is always the sorority with a working fireplace that is the snootiest. Seriously, it is.


Can you explain this one? I put one in the Kappa house at South Carolina so I'm trying to figure it out!

[CarolinaDG]

PKTKKG... Is it working fireplaces at USC? I thought it was "fake" balconies. ;-) (To anyone reading this, there was a rumor going on that Kappas balcony was fake... absolutely ridiculous since somewhere there's a picture of all the girls standing on it)

Either way, I don't think Kappa is snooty, so I don't think that works.

[PKTKKG]

Originally posted by CarolinaDG
PKTKKG... Is it working fireplaces at USC? I thought it was "fake" balconies. ;-) (To anyone reading this, there was a rumor going on that Kappas balcony was fake... absolutely ridiculous since somewhere there's a picture of all the girls standing on it)

Either way, I don't think Kappa is snooty, so I don't think that works.

I would love to know where that 'fake' balcony rumor got started. It began during recruitment last year right after we moved in (PNMs came into our parties saying that they heard we couldn't use our balcony). After the first day of parties was over, I sent all the girls up to the balcony to hang out and have their dinner as the PNMs left the Greek Village!

I think I know who started it, but I won't say here. I did here from someone that KD restricted their members use of their balcony, but that could be another one of those rumors that is not true so I have not repeated it until now.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by PKTKKG
I would love to know where that 'fake' balcony rumor got started. It began during recruitment last year right after we moved in (PNMs came into our parties saying that they heard we couldn't use our balcony). After the first day of parties was over, I sent all the girls up to the balcony to hang out and have their dinner as the PNMs left the Greek Village!

I think I know who started it, but I won't say here. I did here from someone that KD restricted their members use of their balcony, but that could be another one of those rumors that is not true so I have not repeated it until now.

This is so weird. I heard a rumor about a fake balcony on a fraternity house about ten years ago. I think that it might have started because someone was afraid it might collapse if too many people stood on it. I forget the details. It was around the same time that a local house was condemned because the floor was caving it. Anyway this is nowhere near USC, but I thought it was weird how similar rumors spread a decade apart.

[Boodleboy322]

Well said Tom!!! !

Originally posted by Tom Earp
TSTEVEN, very well put!:D


I have respect for Certain Greek Organizatins if not all, but for some Members I dont.

Just check some ones signature to show how immature HE really is!:rolleyes: This is by no way reflective on Its Fraternity!:eek:

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by ZZ-kai-
TSteven,

Right back atcha, Sigma Chi - I visitied your Alpha House for a few hours while I was in Miami (post fire in the late 1990's??) - that place is unreal, huge as a matter of fact. The guys were great, showed me around and talked for a few hours.

Sigma Chi, a true leader in the greek world, has been since 1855 and probably will be for another 150 years!

Miami Triad, its a great thing.

Happy New Year!

the fire happened during the fall of 2000. while an unfortunate thing, it helped bring the Miami Greek community and the entire Miami and Oxford community together unlike it had been in a long time, with everyone working together to help out the guys in the fraternity. They did an amazing job with rebuilding the house after the fire. it came out beautiful.

[UlChiOCutie26]

On the University of Louisville's Campus:

Sorority: Kappa Delta
Fraternity: I hate to say this, because my boyfriend of 5 years initiated this fraternity: Phi Kappa Tau

Everyone says the Chi Omega's at UofL are snotty. We have some really quiet women, so maybe thats why. We also win everything, so it must be jealousy! HAHAHA!

[kddani]

Originally posted by UlChiOCutie26

Everyone says the Chi Omega's at UofL are snotty. We have some really quiet women, so maybe thats why. We also win everything, so it must be jealousy! HAHAHA!

You're not winning them any awards for panhellenicness

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by kddani
panhellenicness
New word? "Panhellenicness" Hmmm...just rolls off the tongue. LOL

[kddani]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
New word? "Panhellenicness" Hmmm...just rolls off the tongue. LOL

well then teach your sister that it's not cool to rip on other sororities and pass on stereotypes :)

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by kddani
well then teach your sister that it's not cool to rip on other sororities and pass on stereotypes :)
Yeah, I admit I wouldn't want my group to be thought of as "snooty," but... you have to admit... in order to be perceived as a "snooty" group -- there has to be some association with excellence. (The worst group on campus will never be referred to as snooty.)

[Rudey]

I hear that the snootiest
fraternities set up shop
at junior colleges. This
is the kind snoot in the
hierarchy of fraternities.
The queen snoot of
fraternities, however, is
the one where certain
members become awful
alumni and speak in
tongues while burning
crosses (a symbol from
their crests that also
serves to illustrate their
hate for "ethnic ones".

[Firehouse]

Rudy, I generally follow, but this time I don't. Are you talking about Klansmen or the Klan as a fraterntiy? I don't think any national fraternities are like that at all. I'm probably mis-reading what you're saying. Are you talking about a particular chapter?

[LightBulb]

Originally posted by CarolinaDG
I want a tanning bed in my house!!!! Seems like a simple thing to have, though. Convert one of the libraries, buy a tanning bed (they can't be THAT expensive, anyway!). Sounds like a plan.

I'm glad somebody here has her priorities straight!


PS - Peaches-n-Cream, um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by CarolinaDG
I want a tanning bed in my house!!!!
The Chi Omega house at University of Texas has a swimming pool! (I think that's better than a tanning bed ANY day!) ;)

[33girl]

I think Pi Iota Gammas and Eta Omicron Gammas are the snootiest. :)

[CarolinaDG]

Well, at USC there's a pool within a block of the greek village at the gym (outdoor and indoor) so I think it's safe to say that our girls would probably rather a tanning bed. Though, ZTA has a sister that has a spray tan salon and she'll bring the stuff to them every once in a while, so I guess that's practically like having a tanning bed in the house.

And if you don't want to get rid of the library, you could always convert one of the bedrooms. :cool:

[_Lisa_]

Originally posted by UlChiOCutie26
On the University of Louisville's Campus:

Sorority: Kappa Delta
Fraternity: I hate to say this, because my boyfriend of 5 years initiated this fraternity: Phi Kappa Tau

Everyone says the Chi Omega's at UofL are snotty. We have some really quiet women, so maybe thats why. We also win everything, so it must be jealousy! HAHAHA!


I used to go to U of L & have several friends that are/were initiated into sororities there & your attitude about the other sororities makes me very sad for you!

[KatieKate1244]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
The Chi Omega house at University of Texas has a swimming pool! (I think that's better than a tanning bed ANY day!) ;)

I'd love to have a house, let alone a swimmng pool or tanning room! (However, the tanning room would be wonderful, as the tanning beds in my area are kinda nasty.)

[FSUZeta]

i knew that delta gamma had a pool. didn't realize that chi omega did also. wow!!

[PhiPsiRuss]

Originally posted by FSUZeta
i knew that delta gamma had a pool. didn't realize that chi omega did also. wow!! FSU's TriDelts were going to install a pool in the late 80s, but PanHel shot the idea down because it wouldn't be fair during rush week.

[CarolinaDG]

In the U of L Chi O's defense, that is what this post was about. Even though none of us stepped into the trap, it kind of was a loaded post.

Also, she's only posted 3 times... Wheras I have posted way too many foot-in-the-mouth posts to answer such a loaded post as this one, she just does not know about this board, yet. :(

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by sigmasweetie383
We can accept whomever we want into our house, and we can exclude whomever we want also. Sigma is a very prestigious house at WIU, and we are selective. I'm sorry if you other houses on campus can't afford to be as picky.


I think this says it all...But in case you need more...

Originally posted by WIUsigma

We should have just let you go! I don't know why you think it's okay to tell people that we don't like to accept upperclassmen! That is just bad PR! The greek system at WIU is weak enough right now as is without a little prissy b**** like you going around venting your feelings publicly on a national chat forum! You should be ashamed! I know Sigma is ashamed in you!


(And normally, I would think it was horrible to single out a chapter like this, especially based on rumours, but these are words from their own chapter's mouth..and while I realize one doesn't speak for the who chapter, you get the point...)

[CarolinaDG]

You know her? That's funny, 'cause she's the same one who makes the purses I was telling you about. I've only talked to her a couple of times, so I never knew the reason she had the spray tan was for healthy tanning. Interesting.

[AOIIalum]

Originally posted by CarolinaDG
In the U of L Chi O's defense, that is what this post was about. Even though none of us stepped into the trap, it kind of was a loaded post.

Hopefully if she comes back to this thread she'll quickly realize that there are a few of us with somewhat long-term personal knowledge of the Louisville Greek system here on GC ;)

Besides, a few of my very best friends (including a bridesmaid!) were outstanding members of the Beta Gamma chapter of Chi Omega during our undergraduate days.

[UlChiOCutie26]

Wow, I didn't realize how mean everyone could be on Greek Chat! Someone starts a thread about "who the snootiest greeks are" and I am going to give my opinion. I am not a bad person, I am not saying that one sorority is better than another. I am simply stating an opinion.

And also, I am not new to greekchat. I was listed as ULChioCutie before I was ULChioCutie26.

Sorry if my post sounded like I wasn't very panhellenic-ly correct. I was just stating an opinion from when I was a Greek at UofL. And of course, anyone would be partial to their own GLO--no matter what they say.

I had many friends in all of the 6 sororities at UofL--I was a Rho Chi and the Public Relations Chair. I am sure that there is atleast one girl that would say the same thing about traits that each sorority possesses at UofL.

Just my 2 cents.

[kddani]

Originally posted by UlChiOCutie26
Wow, I didn't realize how mean everyone could be on Greek Chat! Someone starts a thread about "who the snootiest greeks are" and I am going to give my opinion. I am not a bad person, I am not saying that one sorority is better than another. I am simply stating an opinion.

And also, I am not new to greekchat. I was listed as ULChioCutie before I was ULChioCutie26.

Sorry if my post sounded like I wasn't very panhellenic-ly correct. I was just stating an opinion from when I was a Greek at UofL. And of course, anyone would be partial to their own GLO--no matter what they say.

I had many friends in all of the 6 sororities at UofL--I was a Rho Chi and the Public Relations Chair. I am sure that there is atleast one girl that would say the same thing about traits that each sorority possesses at UofL.

Just my 2 cents.

you really shouldn't call anyone mean when you've talked isht on other sororities.

obviously you didn't learn much from being a Rho Chi or PR Chair.

and if you're not a new GCer you should know by now that we don't talk crap on other groups like that here

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by Rudey
The queen snoot of
fraternities, however, is
the one where certain
members become awful
alumni and speak in
tongues while burning
crosses (a symbol from
their crests that also
serves to illustrate their
hate for "ethnic ones".

I just saw this and thats a cheap shot on the rest of us dude. Come on. I'd never join an org that has a hatred for ethnic ones. You havent been through our rit and you dont know what our symbols stand for. There's a lot of jewish symbols in our rit (not the judeo-christian ones, but regualr jewish ones)

Our former Director of Chapter services for 12 years was jewish a few consultants are, and most of our chapters back east (the RPI's, etc) are predominately jewish. In the SW, there's a lot of "ethnic ones". The chapter I advise is about 80% composed of "ethnic ones", and our org has targeted expansion in the SW US to increase the diversity in our org.

I dont think I'm an awful alumni and have never and wouldnt attend a cross burning. lol.

[The Protector]

You know, the mud-slinging is really becoming intolerable on here. I realize that when someone states their opinion, they run the risk of offending someone who feels differently, but come on.

kddani, I appreciate the fact that you're trying to keep people from bashing other groups, but judging by your posts, you're really no better of a person than our UofL ChiO. You say:

"you really shouldn't call anyone mean when you've talked isht on other sororities. obviously you didn't learn much from being a Rho Chi or PR Chair. and if you're not a new GCer you should know by now that we don't talk crap on other groups like that here"

Well, honestly, she has a right to call you mean. You frequently are mean. Especially to those you perceive as being new to GC.

Secondly, I assume you were never a Rho Chi or PR Chair for you to be so un-Panhellenic by making the comment that someone else obviously didn't learn much. Obviously, if you had held one of those positions, you didn't learn much, either.

And thirdly, it is impossible for anyone, regardless of how frequently they visit GC, to know who we do and don't talk crap about on here. It seems that we can talk crap about anyone you feel deserves it, but no one else.

I'm not trying to be un-Panhellenic. Heck, we're even sisters. But you really find a way to step on peoples' toes, and it's getting increasingly difficult to just stand by quietly and watch you do it. Remember, ta kala diokomen.

[kddani]

Originally posted by The Protector
You know, the mud-slinging is really becoming intolerable on here. I realize that when someone states their opinion, they run the risk of offending someone who feels differently, but come on.


hmmm... is this the same sock puppet as last time around?

[The Protector]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean, but I assure you, I am no sock puppet. Feel free to search my previous posts (there are so few of them that it won't take long). I have more than adequately explained my name, lack of posts, etc...

If you're referring to something else, then you'll need to do a better job clarifying what that is.

[kddani]

Originally posted by The Protector
I'm not sure I understand what you mean, but I assure you, I am no sock puppet. Feel free to search my previous posts (there are so few of them that it won't take long). I have more than adequately explained my name, lack of posts, etc...

If you're referring to something else, then you'll need to do a better job clarifying what that is.

sock puppet is another user who makes up a new username to either cause trouble or attack another user. There's been a rash of them lately. I'm sorry if I jumped to conclusions. We've had a LOT of trouble around here lately, and things have been very tense all about.

If you'd like to discuss any of this with me, you can feel free to use the PM. If you're concerned about being ta kala diokomen then dirty laundry shouldn't be aired in public.

UlChiOCutie26, i'm sorry if I offended you, but these "opinion" on GLO posts don't go over well here at all, and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS end up in an argument and hurt feelings.

[AOIIalum]

Originally posted by kddani
UlChiOCutie26, i'm sorry if I offended you, but these "opinion" on GLO posts don't go over well here at all, and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS end up in an argument and hurt feelings.

Amen. Remember, you never know who's reading what is posted on a public internet message board. GC isn't as small as one may think. You'd be surprised how many people either went to "your" (as a general term) school or have first-hand knowledge of "your" greek system.

[Tom Earp]

So, I guess The Question is that No One On GC likes each Other?

Well, that is Wrong in the Hugest Way.

While We as a Whole will disagree at times, there is the True Time that We ALL try to work together. That is Basically Why This Site Was Started.

Some do not seem to beleive that and have their own agenda and try to disrupt. The Truth will find its level.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

There are 'snooty girls' in every sorority and some of them have done things collectively to upset people and made a bad name for themselves with certain groups because they don't consider them worth their time or for whatever reason. However, that is unfair to their sisters and totally not what Greek spirit is about. I'm not making accusations, I want no enemies, but at one point or another I'm sure most orgs have (or have had people) who have upset others and caused the name of the org to be smudged with a bad rep. Everyone isn't nice and even the nice ones aren't nice all the time. But that's what makes us human! SO LET'S FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE! :) ;) :cool:

_-;_-Perceptively Independent

[DolphinChicaDDD]

now why would you go and bump a thread because people were mean to you months before?

[FAB*SpiceySpice]

Originally posted by OleMissGlitter

PS I was told that one particular sorority at Ole Miss had a tanning bed room for their members...so not true....

OMG if that had been true I would have been sooooo jealous. Tanning room in my sorority house would be my idea of heaven on earth. :D

[PhoenixAzul]

I'd settle for a water heater that worked at this point. The poor girls in the house found out that the water heater was not only shot to hell, but it was spewing gas into the house. :eek:

[AOIIalum]

<hijack>

Yikes, Phoenix! Did someone call the plumber and/or the gas company? We had a water heater failure earlier this year and it was NOT pretty.

</hijack>

[PhoenixAzul]

Well, the situation is complicated... the house is owned by Otterbein, and as long as we are in good standing (which we are) the house is ours. We pay rent to them. Very few ofthe houses on our campus are owned by the organization/ alumns...I think only 3 or 4 are. So as our landlords, they send the service dept. to fix whatever needs to be fixed. But! OC only has 1 plumber, which creates a problem, especially in winter. The girls had to shower in the dorms for a few days. I believe it got fixed over break because everyone went home. The plumbing in that house overall is just not good...the toilets and sinks and the bathtub all spewed black stuff a few weeks ago and the plumber had to come and work his voodoo on it...we're considering sacrificing a virgin to rid our house of plumbing problems.

</ hijack >

[Tom Earp]

Land Lords normaly have responsibily for major repairs, not the tenents.

These sound

like Land Lord repairs unless written in the Lease Hold Contract.

Is there a local Code Department in your town?

Dangerous situations exist and must be corrected for safety of lives.

[AOIIalum]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Is there a local Code Department in your town?


Tom, the operative term here is "normal". It also can depend on landlord/tenant laws where the property is located, as as you mentioned the terms of the current lease agreement. Trust me on this one :)

I don't know about Westerville, but I know Columbus has plenty of resources available for tenants. Franklin County also has quite a bit of info available. If Otterbein has a Student Legal Service or if any of the current members have attorney contacts it may be a useful resource. Same goes if any alumnae are in the legal field.

Good luck Phoenix! If you need any help feel free to PM me.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

awww! Here on GreekChat, we like to help!

[TXADPi]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
The Chi Omega house at University of Texas has a swimming pool! (I think that's better than a tanning bed ANY day!) ;)

the ADPi house at Texas has a swimming pool too!

[TxAPhi]

The DGs at Texas also have a beautiful pool:
http://www.utdeltagamma.com/m.gallery&id=128

http://deltagamma-region6.com/image_dghouses/house2.gif



The APhi and the Kappa houses are next door to each other on the South Mall and have sundecks.
This picture is looking south from the Tower toward the capitol. The APhi and Kappa houses are on the left under the trees.

http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/images/img/img0043.jpg