Time has come to eliminate university connections with social fraternities
The BGSU hazing settlement ($2.9M) is a huge red flag for insurers. It’s time. They should all be relegated to “off-campus”. I was in a frat at VT. I was also hazed. I didn't find it too bad. Then there was AGR that had Guzzle Cup. Everyone puking. Guys and girls being carried away. Lol….. How the heck did I survive….If I’m GC, I’m talking to my insurance brokers and writing a report to the president.
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J-Dub
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University Guide Service hazes? That wouldn't make for a very good movie.
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the generations before us were a lot smarter in some regards- yellow cabs with licensed drivers- no cars at college first year so your kid can't come home every weekend - we have phones where we can google directions on how to drive 3 miles- i bet less than 10% of college students can read a paper map- - or know what they are
let them have frats and get them away from the people we need to be doctors or engineers
** Edited by bigbadbird at 1/24/2023, 9:26:14 AM
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Technology has been changing at a pretty rapid clip for over a hundred years now. The fundamental knowledge you need to get by in life changes with every generation. Maybe a modern college kid can't read a paper map...but good luck even finding a paper map you can ask them to read. But on the other hand, I don't think my parents ever figured out how to program a VCR, much less actually do anything with a computer other than browse Facebook. And my grandparents likely couldn't fathom a world where someone grew up not knowing how to grow their own food for the year.
Doesn't make one generation is smarter or dumber than another. Just means technology changes quickly and the skills you need to survive change.
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BRVT
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do you need a shoulder to cry on?
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i said the prior generations were correct to allow them- i also said they prob can't read maps- does that offend you?
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BRVT
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makes you look jealous that people can have fun and still go on to be successful
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students are in the frats - business majors - such as myself- let them have their own space- who cares
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RJHokie
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I’ve known a few adults, some now in their 70’s that never could read a paper map.
I used to carry one (Virginia) in my car all the time. If I drove out of state I would get a map of the states I was driving to/through. A friend of mine use to get an updated US Atlas map each year and leave it in his travel vehicle…..and he probably still does.
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RJHokie
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Plus get a better feel for what’s around your planned itinerary and destination.
At times I’ve had GPS systems try to take me down half-assed back roads where driving conditions were somewhat hazardous or unsafe.
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on dirt roads.... a few times
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Perhaps they should use the fund to buy 10 billion marbles please.
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VTDante
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That opens up even more risk for student safety with less supervision by the University. Local towns and cities will hold the university responsible for any student involved incident. Schools must provide Greek Life personnel. The University will also receive major PR backlash if an incident occurs and they aren’t involved.
The national organizations along with local alumni volunteers don’t have the resources to monitor all chapters nationwide. You can argue most universities are feeling the same resource limitations, too
(In response to this post by CrystalCoveHokie)
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or took a few liberties with our female party guests
(In response to this post by CrystalCoveHokie)
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is silly and personally debilitating.
** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 1/23/2023, 7:06:56 PM
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i would have risked all financial help by telling my parents i paid money to join a frat- well if you can afford that then ......
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lots of punani from being in a fraternity
Girl has a class with you and digs you but you are too dumb to pick up on it
She knows what fraternity you are in and gets her courage up after getting a little drunk
Shows up at your house at one of your big parties …you chat her up and realize she is good to go
Seize the day
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freshman year and homecoming events at football games I would've had no exposure to them at all. I don't even recall meeting anyone who belonged to a fraternity/sorority.
(In response to this post by CrystalCoveHokie)
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Had a roommate who was a SPE… which I enjoyed calling SPEnises. Went to 2-3 frat parties, didn’t seem like a big deal. Loved “Animal House” though.
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yes, the risk is there, and the stories make good news copy.
But, if you look at the number of kids that die or are seriously injured from frat hazing compared to all the other stupid crap college kids die from, I bet it's pretty low.
Local bars are a bigger risk in most college towns than frat hazing. The difference is, frats are an easy target, entitled college kids behaving badly make a great story, especially for more entitled journalism majors who are living on apple jacks.
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By insurers. It is a completely avoidable risk by the colleges.
** Edited by CrystalCoveHokie at 1/23/2023, 6:49:39 PM
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The Greek frats were allowed.
** Edited by AZHokie59 at 1/23/2023, 5:59:24 PM
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