Delta Delta Delta is currently suspended in response to events that occurred on Oct. 7. The Concordiensis could not confirm at press time exactly what those events were.
All of the sorority’s membership activities, including pledging events, are currently prohibited.
In an email obtained by the Concordiensis, Director of Greek Affairs Timothy Dunn asked other Greek organizations “to cease and desist all activities associated with Delta Delta Delta. This includes, but is not limited to, new member/pledge activities, meetings, social events, philanthropy events, and educational programming.”
A representative of Panhellenic Council said that “[the council] as a whole is asking everyone to respect others’ privacy.” Delta Delta Delta President Emily Bluth ‘12 declined to comment.
UPDATE (10/13/11, 7:46 p.m.): The aforementioned email from Director of Greek Affairs Timothy Dunn to Greek leaders can be found here.
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This is disgusting, and no I am not talking about the issue I am talking about that fact that this went to print. Firstly, it is poorly written, secondly who cares, thirdly the facts are all wrong.
Concordy, disappointed.
Sad excuse of a paper.
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I completely agree with the comment above. Since when did the concordy become a tabloid newspaper? I believe students at this school would prefer to see actual informative news articles, NOT tabloid gossip. This is extremely disappointing.
Not only that, but if you can’t do your job well then remove yourself.
Not only is this disgusting but its false, so to the “administrator” who wrote this… do your research…
and for the student who was more likely to write it.. do your research a whole lot better.
I am in a different sorority on campus and honestly, I think I am missing the point.. is the newspaper printing articles on rumors?
Looks like the paper knows what is going to happen before it actually does happen.
What a waste of space on the front page.
And on another note, who would be so low to bring up names?
Just angry
Really upset to read this. “Respecting another’s privacy” is not publishing an article on the issue. The conflict should have been handled privately and with more tact as opposed to becoming another story on the rumor mill.
Is it a rumor or is it true that there was an email from Tim Dunn asking all Greek organizations “to cease and desist all activities associated with Delta Delta Delta. This includes, but is not limited to, new member/pledge activities, meetings, social events, philanthropy events, and educational programming.”? Because if this is, in fact, true, then it’s not a “rumor mill” piece – it is fact.
And, I believe that all of Delta (as well as Delta National), and ALL Greek Life at Union probably cares. We all know that with Title IX, without three sororities, Greek life will cease to exist at Union, therefore I must assume that a lot of people care. I also find it interesting, I care. I have friends in Delta.
In addition, it seems like research was attempted – the president herself declined to comment. Had this not been the case, more details could have been been written about.
The Concordiensis wrote about what they knew, with the evidence that they had. I see no bias in this piece at all, just facts. You should leave your name when you comment, by the way, that way people can see that you’re from delta or a different sorority doing everything you can to save the Delta name or Greek Life in genera… just saying.
I agree wholeheartedly and props to you, Mary Kate. This is an important issue. There is a reason that the sorority was suspended and the Union College community deserves to know that it happened. People on this forum that are criticizing a free press may one day get their just deserts; a press that supports the current regime to the end that citizens do not even understand the extent that their rights are being violated. To the people that don’t understand the necessity of a free press and of this type of informative article: Union College has failed you.
Hippie.
This article is terribly written and is just pathetic. The writer had no right to publish this story and I think to bring up names is awful. The writer is a scumbag. This is a college academic Newspaper, not a media crazed magazine. Grow up Concordy, cover some relevant information at Union College. I think the writer has some other motive otherwise she would never have published this article. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, YOU LOSER.
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Facepalm is right…
“just saying” Mary Kate Bauman that printing an anonymous article in which a copy pasted quote from an email and a supposed request for a quote is not legitimate research.
it’s one thing if there was consistancy in this type of a report and a front page piece was written each time a sorority got in trouble or a fraternity got put on probation, but htis was a one time piece that only perpetuates rumors with its ambiguity and lack of a conclusion. when rumors are perpetuated and not alleviated, guess what, it’s gossip. if they wanted real information for a legitimately informative article that helps to stop the rumor mill, that could have been procured. don’t fool yourself.
if you’re going to print trash like this PUT YOUR NAME ON IT
Obviously the above comments that call this article “disgusting” come from those who are more concerned with one sorority’s reputation than actual facts. How could an article which simply states truth be “tabloid-esque.” The article didn’t even state what the events are that happened (despite the fact that the entire campus knows) just that they were serious enough to result in an email from Tim Dunn. I personally think the entire campus deserves to know why all parties are “invite only” until further notice. I also think that freshmen who are considering rushing next year deserve to know what is happening on campus as opposed to the entire incident being hushed up.
Act responsibly and represent your sorority like a lady, or suffer the consequences of having a campus talk.
Thank you concordy for remaining unbiased.
Were you in school when Psi U got kicked of campus? That was put on the front page too. The Concordy went to the president who could have given legitimate information but declined to do so. Don’t you think that when a newspaper asks you to provide details, a piece is obviously going to be written? Its a chance to get “your side” of the story out there in facts. The Concordy has not speculated on what happened but rather presented what they did know. What people do with the information given, is up to them to interpret. It’s what newspapers everywhere have been doing for centuries. And, there have been over 250 views of this article. It’s obviously a hot topic on campus. For the paper not to take note of it is preposterous.
As previously stated, this is completely inappropriate with an ongoing investigation being conducted with regard to this matter. Everyone has the right to information and when something is solidified or actual action is taken place, then people should be able to be informed. This article is completely premature, evident in the lack of information present. With regard to Psi U and the media attention surrounding that issue, a fraternity was kicked off campus. That is not the case in this situation, and therefore has no relevance. Fraternities are put on probation every term here at Union and no article or media attention is ever paid in those cases. Therefore, the same should be true for sororities. The Concordy was asked by multiple people, including those in administration, not to publish this article and still proceeded to do so. For that, they owe an apology to this campus and the sorority in question, and refrain from media attention until the investigation is complete and an a conclusion is drawn. Until then, there should be no discussion of the matter aside from those directly involved.
The trouble the sorority is in NOT equivalent to a fraternity on social probation. The sorority, as the e-mail stated informs, cannot even conduct philanthropic events. There is a MAJOR difference. Also, “The Concordy was asked by multiple people, including those in administration, not to publish this article and still proceeded to do so” is completely irrelevant, as the paper should not be censored by the administration or your sorority. Asking the newspaper to issue your sorority an apology is absurd and offensive. The paper’s job is to report— even if you don’t like the news.
As the parent of a Union student active in Greek life, I am sad to see the level of vitriol expressed in the anonymous responses to this short but apparently factual article. I understand that emotions are high, but civility should be basic.
This, times a million.
This article is completely inappropriate with an investigation by Union College in process. If the Concordiensis staff had any decency or respect for the women involved, this article would not have been published. Mary Kate- there is no such rule (under Title IX) that three sororities must be on campus for a campus to be considered a “Greek campus,” that is another rumor that was spread, similar to the attempt that was made with the article included on today’s front page of the Concordiensis. For the writer of this article, who so cowardly remains anonymous, I just have one question for you….Why? What was the intended outcome that you sought for writing this article?
This article is straight libelous and the Concordy staff should be ashamed. Find something better to write about that affects the whole campus and does not aim to defame one organization.
who ever wrote this has no respect for other people and the facts. you should be embarrassed. greek life is an enormous part of union campus and those girls do amazing things around here so before printing a story that people will actually read for once think about the hundred girls (if not more) your hurting and stirring more drama and rumors for
the girls in question made a mistake, everyone acts like sororities can do no wrong but that’s not the case. Because of deltas mistake non greeks are being punished and not let into parties, this school revolves around greek life so of course this was put in the paper. The concordy had every right to so it and I will be extremely disappointed if they apologize. This is not a private matter, it has effected even non greeks and everyone has a right to know, it did not post any explicit details and used all factual information.
It most other schools, “none greeks” are not let into parties because thats just it! They are not greeks! They do not pay dues, they decieded not to participate in new-member education, and they made that choice. If you wanted to be let into parties and think greek life is what union social life revolved around than why didn’t you join a sorority or a fraternity. There are plenty of other things going on around campus for independents to go to like off campus parties,minerva events, bars. Non greeks are not a part of the greek community therefore they DO not have the right to know. Again you didn’t pledge and you have no right.
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You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
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so many people on this publication are part of greek life or desire to be so this is just rude and false- if it was about a frat no one would publish anything or blink an eye
This is an outrage that such an article would be published. As a member of a different sorority on campus, I can strongly say that this issue is being dealt with in a proper manner, and it is none of the Concordy’s business to infringe upon that. Yes, this was an e-mail to the campus, but in no way did it say a specific date. Furthermore, it is highly inappropriate to mention that the President declined to speak. Emily was being respectful to her sorority, and dealing with important matters. No way should the Concordy feel that they need to insert their lives into everyone’s business. This is in no ways news, it did not report anything already not known. To simply broadcast it once again is highly inappropriate and steps on people’s toes. I think the Concordy owes a huge apology to Tri-Delta, who has been nothing but respectful to the entire campus community.
This article simply reported on what is going on on the campus. It did not attack or misguide anyone. Relax.
Clearly the people who are upset with the article have a vested interest in the sorority. It is simply reporting news that occurs on the campus. The article is unbiased, short, and to the point. It does not attack anyone. When Psi U was kicked off that made the front page, so enough about the fraternity bias too. The emotional comments from delta are funny though keep em coming, amplifies the stereotype.
As an alumni member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Delta Delta, when I heard that something was happening on campus with a sorority, I wanted to know what was happening. This article is the only thing I found. I agree with the many comments that it is petty to publish an article anonymously, obviously you knew this article was inappropriate at some level if you were not willing to put your own name on it. Additionally, I am somewhat confused–is Delta officially shut down? Is this just a rumor? Was it suspended for a certain amount of time? Will the other sororities be affected? What caused all of this? Perhaps the article should have been published after all of these facts were clear.
And thank you for the stereotype comment–mature and so constructive.
hahaha this is the best comment section i have ever. completely agree with the stereotype comment. Literally sororities need to chill out. school does not revolve around them
mature and constructive? this is a comment section not an article. were you looking for hard facts in here?
No. But some decency would be nice.
Whatever the situation is with Delta Delta Delta, it is clearly still being resolved by the relevant parties. Although it is “unbiased, short, and to the point,” this article provides no information other than what was previously circulated in a campus-wide e-mail and forces concerned and interested people to jump to their own conclusions. The fact that someone has already claimed that this may result in Greek Life being entirely shut down is exactly the type of emotional and outrageous reaction that vague information can evoke. Additionally, it is extremely ignorant to think this is just “sororities freaking out.” If you heard that an organization you were involved with was “suspended,” but were given no other information, you would be offended and concerned as well. Everyone needs respect that this is still being resolved and calm down until the Concordy can actually provide some facts.
The Concordy would be irresponsible NOT to publish this, assuming the facts are correct. There are 700 views within hours of posting- obviously, this is a story people want to know about. Of course, if the Concordy printed misinformation, that’s an entirely different story. But the Concordy had a journalistic responsibility to print this story. The job of a newspaper is to report the facts that people care about – not protect the reputation of a sorority (again, assuming that the facts are correct).
“The concordy did it’s job” reads as “The concordy did it is job”. Soooomeone’s forgetting grammar rules….
Soooomeone isn’t a word.
Hahahaha this is getting to be just lovely
I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school… I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would eat and be happy…
He doesn’t even go here!
Spotted: Deltas trashing issues of the Concordiensis in Reamer. “Hey, this is so true and damaging we did a book burning to try and get rid of the evidence.” Classy ladies. I don’t think Nationals would be too proud of your lackluster support of freedom of speech and democracy. Next time, carry yourselves with at least minimal dignity and respond in a mature way that reflects your age rather than your IQ.
do not quote things that are not true, stop talking about things you don’t know anything about, oh and last i heard deltas had the highest gpa in greek life
As a former Union student, I’m glad to see that actions are being taken against the shady and questionable actions of the greek organizations on campus. The girls who have commented above, anonymously, should really re-evaluate their participation in trash-talking an article of fact, as it will have negative consequences for them: the more hysteria surrounding the story, the more the members trash talk and belittle the problem, the larger the problem will become.
take a deep breath
AND CALM DOWN.
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I’m a little in the dark. Can anybody fill me in on what happened on Oct. 7 that everyone is talking about.
This never would have happened in Norah Friar was an active member
IF
As an alum, what I find the most disheartening about this entire comment chain is the blatant disrespect and distain that the current student body is exhibiting towards one another. How soon you forget that you are all a part of a greater Union community. It is quite sad to witness you all take such pleasure in tearing each other down.
I have to agree with the previous commenter- Norah was definitely a stabilizing and dedicated member. I have to think this all can be traced back to Steph Egizi being admitted to the sorority. It was downhill from there.
To the writers and editors of the Concordy, congratulations. You wrote a 7 sentence article that has reported those hard-hitting facts! It has spurred nothing but rumors, created more drama and upset, and fueled more animosity among both Greek and non-Greek, sorority and fraternity, Delta and non-Delta members. While there is no reason that you should not have run the article because it is your job to report, it was distasteful to include this blurb of useless information as you could have knowingly foreseen these events and slanderous comments to occur. The Concordiensis is no where near a reputable news source – the last article that got this much attention was on “sleeve monsters.” Therefore, it would have done no harm to the integrity of the newspaper or its contributers to hold off on releasing any statements surrounding this very sensitive issue until the investigation has ended and the conclusion has been made on the fate of Tri-Delta. To continue bashing the sorority or its sisters is a reflection of yourself as well, so it would be best to keep your hateful and degrading comments to yourself. The sisters are obviously overwhelmed and scared, and seeing as they make up a part of this campus, it would be in everyone’s best interests to wish them well during this stressful time. The events of October 7th were a mistake and could have happened to anyone. The sisters are doing as best as they can right now, for those who were “spotted trashing issues” – can you blame them? It was an impulsive, emotional act that in the bigger picture was not a good idea but imagine an organization that has been a huge part of your life at Union is at risk. Insinuating that it is classless and lacking dignity is an extreme, calm down because you are being dramatic as well.
With all due respect, sir/ma’am:
Shut up.
Kill yourself ;0
COLLEGE!
As a recent alumni, I think it’s safe to say this entire article and comment trail sums up the Union College gossip circuit in a nut shell. I’m sure most of these comments are coming form the Library where you’re supposed to be working on thesis research. Multiple Greek houses have run into social problems, and regardless of the circumstances it is always stressful and painful for the members. The Concordy has the right to report on campus news, the beauty of free speech is they will always be held accountable by their audience for the validity of their statements. Unfortunately, its pretty obvious that no Union student needs to read this paper to hear the latest campus gossip when you’ll just hear about it in Reamer. It’s pretty lame that this is turning into a lashing on Greek life fueled by stereotypical comments and immature rhetoric. In my time at Union I was a member of Tri Delta and I would hate to see our chapter- or any other Greek organization- leave campus. These situations happen, and that’s part of the reason Tim Dunn is on staff and introduced a Greek student judicial board. I bet you won’t have to hold your breath to hear what happens even if the Concordy never follows up on this story.
the concordy should be commended for promoting freedom of speech and having the courage to print this, despite the request of the administration. that’s what real reporting is all about. the concordy definitely has its shortcomings, but this is a step in the right direction. i also think it’s a sad state of affairs at union when an article about a sorority is the one article of the year that gets people riled up.
the tridelt sisters who were caught trashing the issues of the concordy should face disciplinary action by the administration. that’s disgusting.
the reason this has so many views is because it’s drama and this campus thrives off of drama, not because it’s breaking news.
To G.D.I above: your statement that the actions of October 7th were a mistake and could have happened to anyone- while the actions are unknown at this time, it is fairly well-known that hazing is a consistent and pervasive issue of Greek life at Union and other colleges and universities. Hazing doesn’t exist in the non-greek world, at least on the systemic basis that it is normalized in Greek life. Greek organizations at Union are NOT like Greek organizations at other colleges and universities- they are given credence on a level at Union that is not seen anywhere else. Many greek organizations have put the lives of students at risks for years and faced slight punishments from the college administration, only to come back and commit the same distasteful acts, and again risk the lives of more students. I hope for once the administration has the balls to stand up to the Greek bullies and hold them accountable for their actions, and not give them a slight slap on the wrist.
Clearly you’re not an athlete, because then you’d know that hazing most certainly does exist outside of the Greek organizations. In recent years, teams at Union have been suspended and unable to participate in competition because they were caught hazing. I don’t remember anyone bashing them, I’m pretty sure the campus sympathized with them because it’s a complete misfortune. Regardless, no one said anything about the case at hand being a hazing issue. Delta is also probably the last fraternity you’d look to find hazing- walk into any other frat on campus and they’re doing much worse. Delta certainly doesn’t “put the lives of students at risk” – that’s for sure. Also, being transported can and has happened to many students not involved in Greek life- so you’re attempt at a comeback is just weak. These girls do a lot on campus and for their philanthropy, maybe everyone should just shut up and support them.
Clearly you are an athletic figure with your previous statement.
“Delta is also probably the last fraternity you’d look to find hazing”
Your statement is remarkably insightful, I wouldn’t have had the rationality to start with Delta at the top of my fraternity list.
Delta, you’re the ones who f* us over, so stop trying to make make it look like you’re the victims and have us apologize to you. If anyone owes anyone an apology it is you to the rest of the campus for letting the situation escalate to the level it did. You all exercised poor judgement and now you must pay the price, this is how life works. First amendment, look it up.
http://www.concordy.com/article/news/october-13-2011/greek-life-update/
Based on many of these responses (Level Head I’m looking at you) I am concerned about the quality of education you all are receiving at Union. Some of you really need to hit the books—take some extra classes, read a book! Anything please.
Norah Friar didn’t you graduate? “Norah was definitely a stabilizing and dedicated member. I have to think this all can be traced back to Steph Egizi being admitted to the sorority. It was downhill from there.” Also, you posted that. Time to grow up and move on!!
this has gotten so out of hand and people are way too emotionally close to this situation. somebody has to step in and stop it now there has already been a huge rift caused by this situation and it’s only getting worse with the words and insults that are being aimlessly thrown around.
in the end of the day we are all one campus and treating each other with such disrespect, no matter what your opinion on the subject is, is not ok. please have some consideration for the sensitivity of the subject matter and do the mature thing.
wow, all these comments and no one has told everyone it’s because 3 pledges were transported and 1 sister was as well?! please, resume the drama…It’s extremely entertaining
Siblings don’t let siblings drink themselves to the hospital. I am tired of the rhetoric. Do you Greeks really care about one another?
I thought Delta was going to the Big 12?
Yeah, the Big East didn’t want them
On behalf of the Bluth Company, I would like to acknowledge that all these allegations are false and that myself, Gob, and Michael Bluth had nothing to do with this. Please cease and desist or my attorney Barry Zuckercorn will see you in court.
Sincerely,
George Bluth Sr.
Annyong
If Barry Zuckercorn is getting involved, he will have to face my attorney, Bob Loblaw in court. That is all.
So I’ve been checking this thread periodically throughout the day and I just want to recap for those trying to catch up:
1) Attacks on Concordy supposedly from Deltas
2) These comments receive attacks for not respecting the 1st amendment (also done by people who clearly had access to this websites anonymous posters and were able to launch out personal attacks –> editors presumably since they are the ones with access to this information)
3) A mother calls out for some peace
4) Wild claims are thrown around like a fraternity would not be punished as such or that all of Greek life will now cease to be.
5) People start to call out each others grammar, classy.
6) Joey Hunziker makes a wild accusation that these are activities all members of Greek life partake in, but non-Greek members do not.
7) Some jokes/serious begging for the Union Community to get along
8) Athletes are dragged into the new accusations of other groups that partake in this kind of activity
9) The blaming comes full circle and Delta is yet again blamed
10) lololol let’s the cat out of the bag with supposed details about what happened
11) Again, all Greeks are implicated as responsible for the events that took place on October 11th
Just wanted to point out how far this thread has reached and how many people have been “found responsible” for this event. It, of course, will never be YOUR fault that this occurred, hey you’re perfect. Parents will say the administration let this happen, the administration will blame the Greeks for being irresponsible, Greeks will blame Delta, Delta will blame those individual girls for going too far, those girls will blame societal pressures that encourage them to drink or older sisters who let them. It all comes full circle and in the end there will always be someone else to blame.
As far as the Concordy goes, this was relevant information since it has temporarily influenced Union social life. Let’s not pretend, however, that you weren’t the tiniest bit excited since you knew a thread like this would occur, arguments would break out across campus and that the administration would be pissed. It’s a lot like the media reporting on Sarah Palin making a mistake. It’s relevant, but they’re also super psyched because they know people will be taking pleasure in watching the pretty lady mess up. Simple schadenfreude. (apologies for the fragment to those concerned about grammar)
I for one just home that all the farm animals effected by that nights events get the care and love that they deserve.
Yeah, Bluth screwed the tri-delts over. Terrible leadership.
HEY! Don’t talk about my father like that.
I heard Tobias Funke was behind the whole thing. Until we know for sure, everyone relax. Gene Parmesan is investigating and he will get to the bottom of this.
I wish to be acquitted from these accusations. I will kiss that man that clears my name between the cheeks.
…Tobias, you blow hard!
Btw….does this mean that Boot Camp is cancelled?
To all of those outside of the Greek community; don’t comment on things you do not understand. You have to be a part of a Greek Organization to feel the bond of a sisterhood/brotherhood and to know what really goes on behind those closed doors. Those outside of the Greek community only know what they have heard in rumors or seen on drama filled TV shows. A minor issue like this is sensationalized in a matter of hours, yet the hours of community service and numerous times when Greeks have each other’s backs are never mentioned beyond our community. I am sure the sisters of Delta Delta Delta were only trying to have a fun night of bonding with their pledges and never intended for things to get out of hand. Please everyone stop jumping to conclusions and perpetuating both rumors and stereotypes.
To the Concordy staff; you should do more proof reading/fact checking before publishing any of your articles. Many errors can be found in your most recent publication that show that this issue was made in haste. As a newspaper you do have a right to report the goings on of this campus, but maybe you should check your facts before you essentially slander a part or our school’s community.
I think Jim Thome deserves way more recognition than he got for reaching the 600 hr plateau! If you exclude cheaters such as Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez, Jim Thome is 5th all-time on the home run list just behind Ken Griffey Jr. Steroids ruin baseball!
What about me? I have 493 career homers. Where’s the love for the Crime Dog?
The only reason that Thome was able to hit for all those home runs was because of the DH. If anything is ruining baseball it’s the DH. The National League is where real baseball is played! American League is a bunch of pussies!
Sounds like someone’s making that German potato soup!
Attention Concerned Greek:
Slander is spoken, libel is written. Don’t use words you don’t understand, especially when you are criticizing someone’s proofreading.
grammar is not the issue here…..but thanks for being an immature douche bag. Congrats!
* my grammar isn’t the issue here. I am not a supposedly reliable/unbiased/professional newspaper
Correct! You are a person, not a newspaper. Excellent job on picking up on that distinction. However, if you are going to criticize others for fact checking and proofreading, do some of your own first. Pick up a dictionary.
Good job on the ad hominem response, it really proves that you are mature one.
Concerned Grammarian:
You were not correcting this young person’s grammar, but in fact correcting them on semantics. So, in fact, their grammar was not the issue here!
Grammar:A particular analysis of the system and structure of language or of a specific language.
Semantics: The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.
Sorry for not being sorry : /
Thank you! I am glad I am not the last person standing in the Union community that feels that those representing a “professional” publication should at least make an effort to use language correctly. If The Concordiensis would like to maintain any ounce of credibility, it should at least employ people who know how to use apostrophes.
I, too, have an announcement to make. To prove my worthiness into the Alliance, I will incarcerate myself in the same prison that holds my own father, only to escape 24 hours later! No shackles can hold these hands!
Hey hermano!!!!
Anyong
My Apologies
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http://www.concordy.com/article/news/october-13-2011/greek-life-update/
the last comment that after 2 weeks tim dunn sent out a campus wide email is false..considering this happened less than 2 weeks ago but ok ya concordy you have such reliable information
also the comment that 3 pledges were transported and 1 sister is false because if you keep on reading the concordy you can see that on the campus safety crime and fire log that it only reports 3 alcohol violations 1 of which did not even occur on frat row.. so make sure your facts are valid before you start more rumors!!!
Good work, Gumshoe! You’ve solved the crime. Now for your next assignment…..
well i was up at frat row and saw firetrucks, ambulances, and campo for a long time. so you are wrong. it’s clearly such an issue for the school they wanted to keep the incident anonymous because they don’t know how to deal with it yet. good try though
Correct! You are a person, not a newspaper. Excellent job on picking up on that distinction. However, if you are going to criticize others for fact checking and proofreading, do some of your own first. Pick up a dictionary.
Good job on the ad hominem response, it really proves that you are mature one.
@G.O.B
Hey brother.
Has anyone seen a pair of cut-off jean shorts?
Buster! When did you get back from army?
So Slytherin gets to stay on campus even though four kids got sick of their polyjuice potion? I mean come on. Hufflepuff gives out butterbeer all the time, no questions asked. Looks like no more dementor’s kisses.
Expecto Patronus!!!!!
Does anyone else love herbology?
I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
Hrrrrnngggggggggg! Hirrrrringgggggggg!
You sir, win the internet.
10 points for Hufflepuff!
I think it had a LOT to do with all the coke those Delts do. I have honestly not seen that much coke outside my frat in a LONG time.
For the record, the above comment by “DKE Man” is false and he or she has no affiliation with the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Union College.
hahahaha no shit sherlock… you’re an idiot
you’re clearly a dke brother who is concerned for your frat but no one is stupid enough to believe that a dke brother would reference themselves as “DKE Man” and write something about illicit drugs being in their vicinity of their frat. come on now.
I believed it. Guess I thought DKE had people stupid enough to reference themselves as “DKE Man” and write about illicit drugs being in the vicinity of their fraternity.
stupid
I was just wondering if these accusations and rumors are in fact true, would all of the Sororities before forced to shut down. I am interested in this issue because homecoming is coming up soon and I would like to know if the sororities will be partying with the frats. I searched Union Homecoming 2011 and this article came up.
Boom! Tough Actin’ Tinactin.
Well now that all of greek parties parties are invite only, we won’t have to deal with all of you especially after all of this. I’m curious to see what happens to social life at union now that the locations that so nicely have let everyone on campus into not only our dance floors but also into our HOMES that ultimately get trashed by the end of the night, are not open to these ungracious greek-trashing students. Most other schools charge money to even walk in the door for both guys and girls, here at union, WE DONT DO THAT, so your welcome. If you hate greek life so much, then don’t come to our parties and use us for our beer, now “dry white wine” and homes to be piss drunk at. We certainly don’t need you all to have a good time.
This being said, we at Union are a community and we need to work together to keep this small school undivided. Greeks provide so many things for the campus and for larger national organizations that are bigger than Union college (believe it or not, there are things out there bigger than the U). From fundraisers for alums, the gordie foundation, campfire USA, Stop Child Abuse America, Childhood Diabetes Research Foundation, St. Judes, Wounded Warrior Project, and Habitat for Humanity to name a few, to community service around the Schenectady area, to dinners and discussions, sponsoring guest speakers and putting on fun sober events that are open to the entire campus community like Wingfest and Can-Jam and Slip n Slide for Hati. Minervas, which I’m sure are similar to these greek organizations in terms of closeness and dedication to their organization can understand how hard these things are to coordinate and put on, often also work with greeks to put on other things that are open to the entire campus.
In response to student’s concerns surrounding the defacement of the paper today, sisters should not have done that (whether or not this actually happened I’m not sure since I myself did not see it) but the paper, while it is permitted by the ever so used excuse of the “first amendment” should not have in my opinion printed this article until things are completely resolved for the sisters and there is some sort of conclusion to the matter. Psi U wasn’t written about until after they received their punishment, why should those sisters receive any lesser treatment? This leads me to ask the question “what has happened?” What has happened to the campus that was only a few short weeks ago so united? What has happened to our morality and respect for our neighbors? What has happened to respect and most importantly, what has happened to privacy? Does that even exist anymore? Please someone, let me know!
My support goes out for the sisters of Tri Delt through out this mess of rumors and uncertainty they are facing on a daily basis. Keep your spirits up girls, you have more support in this community than you think.
“The sun must set to rise”
Thank you to whoever was able to have the courage to try and stop this madness. As an alumni of Union and a member of a different Greek organization than Delta it is nice to see that to some people the Greek Community means a united one in which every brother and sister should be supportive and encouraging regardless of the situation. This is a small and prestigious institution who should be prideful of all of its peers and their contributions to the college community and any outside organizations. From my time at Union I am well aware of the good that comes from Greek life, especially the philanthropic aspect. One of the most important positives of being Greek is the community and sense of connection one feels with other Greeks on campus, regardless of the specific organization. I truly hope that the student body at Union is able to unite and stand by one another during this time. I’m sure the school is taking the appropriate measures based on actual events that occurred. You should all remember why it is you are a member of a small liberal arts college and that a major aspect of that is the outstanding sense of community that comes along with it. Best of luck to all parties involved in this case, and once again, I truly hope that the entire campus is able to come together through this – regardless of its outcome.
So because a greek organization had four people transported, the logical solution is to ban everyone from the outside? Or is the internal policies and culture of a garbage organization that led to four people being put in very dangerous positions.
If you read Tim’s email correctly, people being banned from the outside is a completely different issue stemming from people pissing on the frats, fighting each other and brothers and even sisters, and mobbing the houses. THAT is why our parties have become invite only, not because of transports. Those are 2 different issues, and being in a fraternity and having to personally deal with door duty, I am relieved that I will not have to face a disrespectful mob every friday and saturday night outside my home’s door. I’m sure that you can attest to this madness “Confused” and as much as it does suck, its what makes sense for the time being because this really is an issue that needs to be addressed and has needed to during my whole time at Union, its just unfortunate this news comes shortly after the story broke about Delta Delta Delta.
Sorry for partying.
PArTy Rockin’*
Can anyone tell me why I spell my name with a dollar sign? I’m so confused.
Please learn how to brush your teeth properly
Lets be real here, we’ve all seen the tri-delts and other sorostitutes walking around campus, ankles constantly buckling because of the amount of alcohol they’ve had. They look and act sloppy. We all know it. This was bound to happen one day given the amount those vodka vacuums can suck up. And to the deltas who keep commenting about how libelous this article is, get real. We ALL know what happened, it’s Union.
Nobody would give a shit about this article if you hadn’t brought attention to it by fighting it so strongly. The article doesn’t even say anything outright negative. And while I’m sure people could have inferred that something not-so-good was responsible for the suspension, you’ve only managed to raise hype/suspicion/negative assumptions regarding the issue by going off on overly-defensive rants attacking the concordy.
For people who are still complaining that the article is “biased,” would it not be more biased to not print this information (I’m actually asking; i’m not sure)? because, as i see it, that would be withholding information for the sake of preserving delta’s classy (lol) image. I’m sure just about every greek house on campus has done plenty of shit that could get them suspended, and it sucks that delta just happened to get caught. However, a word of advice to some of the delta supporters in this thread: the way you’ve presented yourselves here makes you far more difficult to sympathize with than the article itself ever could have. Just do everyone a favor, and calm down and stop acting irrationally just because you feel victimized.
Excuse me if I come off like an asshole… but you did first
YYEEAAAHHHHH. GET CRUNK!
Donny you’re out of your element!
Despite all of this turmoil, there is a brighter light at the end of the tunnel. I believe that the Minerva program has been overlooked for years. With all of the sororities and fraternities kicked off campus, it will abolish the clique atmosphere that has been engrained in the Union social culture. Greek and non-Greeks will finally be able to interact and enjoy each other.
Oh man, you really think that everything will be sunshine and rainbows if the Greeks get kicked off campus? There will still be divides between people. That isn’t a “Union problem” though, that’s a life thing. Pretending like the Minerva system is going to erase the lines between people is ridiculous. There are always going to be groups of people who like each other and exclude other people, It’s a human condition: Democrats vs. Republicans, Christians vs. Judaism, Jets fans vs. Giants fans, America vs. pretty much any other country. I’m not saying these organizations are bad or “hate each other” necessarily, but I just believe it’s human nature to align yourself with a group (Greeks, athletic teams, ozone, a theme house, a Minerva). Everyone is looking for their place amongst the crowd. Furthermore, as “accepting” groups say they are, there are definitely some people YOU don’t want to hang out with, right? In fact, I would assume that if the Minerva system really did take off, then they would become the new Greek organizations with strong allegiances of their own (in fact, this “allegiance” factor is a major goal of the Minerva system). Union is a microcosm of the real world, bask in the inclusion/exclusion.
Its just too bad minervas aren’t nationally recognized, and that 23 of our presidents were greek instead of in a minerva and that 63 percent of the U.S. President’s cabinet since 1900 have been Greek instead of in Minervas. It sucks because of the nation’s 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men instead of minerva men. 85% of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity, 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 were fraternity men and that 76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity, instead of a minerva. Are you getting what I’m saying? While Minervas as awesome as they are (I fully support the system and think its great) they will never be as extensive and do the type of things that greeks do. On the grand scheme of life, no one except for an alum will have any idea what a minerva is. Being greek opens the door to so many opportunities in later life and without greek life at Union, so many of those future opportunities would cease to exist for us. We need both minervas and greeks on our campus.
PS have you noticed how cliquey the freshman are? A year before they even pledge? pshhhh Union is a cliquey school and thats how it is. where ever you go you’ll find it.
You know, Minervas only started in 2005….
^GDI
Eight year olds, dude.
WHERE DEY AT!?
classic college
I want more Arrested Development quotes.
Delta delta delta, can I help ya help ya help ya…..get transported to Ellis??
Am I real?
Fun Fact: I’m sucking at fantasy because I was at that Union College party.
this place about to blowoooo ba ba ba blow blow blow
If we all continue to point fingers, we’ll never get anywhere….Steve!
Yellow!!! Lick Lick Lick Lick Lick Lick Lick Lick Lick
DELTA DELTA DELTA!!!
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This was a civil discussion. Why you gotta be like that?
97% of the people who commented here seem to misunderstand the purpose of newspapers. Please identify what, exactly, is factually incorrect about the above article. Was the email misquoted? Is Delta Delta Delta not, in fact, suspended? What parts of the article are gossip? Did the events not occur on Oct. 7? Is the “panhellenic council” a myth? I am genuinely interested in the answers to my questions; if any of you Bob Woodwards would like to respond, please do. You should all take a class about journalism and first amendment rights, check the poli sci list of classes for next term. Also, you all make great points about an article like this damaging the credibility of the Concordy. Too bad you all missed the Concordy’s fine piece reporting on the “Cum Trees” of Union. You should check the archives–pulitzer worthy stuff, really.
50% of statistics are fake
i thought i was the only person who thought the trees smelled like semen
Like the proverb says, “bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks”
Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty
Like the proverb says, “bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks”
Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty Giggty goo
Honestly, I don’t see what the issue with the article is. Other than mentioning that the president of the sorority refused to make a statement, no one’s names are mentioned. No one is pointing fingers, and no one is revealing any information that wasn’t already given to the public. Is it or is it not a fact that the Sorority was suspended? Is it or is it not a fact that it was because of events on Oct. 7th? I don’t see shred of rumor in this article, and actually I would rather see more information on the incident
There is way way way WAY more to life than stupid sororities!!!! Get over delta delta delta…. you all think you’re much cooler than you are. Stop treating everyone else like dirt all the time, and maybe one day you’ll be treated with respect. Hahahahahah so glad I graduated and I’m finally away from these catty, immature, and spoiled little rich girls!!!
Deltas got toasted …especially with these last two posts, DAAAAAAAAAAMMMMNN =D
but I 100% agree with both. First :theres nothing wrong with the article, and second: GROW UP.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAACCEE OUT DELTS
While I cannot understate my appreciation for the connection between DDD Prez Bluth and the Bluth Family of the “OC,” I want to offer my POV as a DDD/Union alum who has been on “the other side” for a few years now.
The safety of the Union community members, Greeks & non-Greeks alike, is what is most important – and is often what is most at stake in Schenectady, or “God’s Country” as I always called it. Whether or not you think the Concordy should have published this story is almost irrelevant because it’s already published.
From what I understand, the recent alcohol-related transports to Ellis Hospital are increasing across the campus in general and are not limited to Delta sisters or even other Greeks. I don’t think the entire Union student body should have to “pay for” the mistakes of a few, but maybe this is what is necessary while the school and the Greek organizations themselves implement proactive measures to prevent these incidents in the future (as best they can). Ultimately, if students’ safety is compromised (by themselves or by others), Union will be held responsible in some manner whether we like it or not.
Some of the most fun I’ve ever had were those three years I spent at Union in DDD. The parties were great, and I looked forward to them every weekend. But, more importantly, DDD prepared me for life after college. The Delta sisters taught me the importance of individuality, teamwork, giving back to the community, academic excellence, treating others with respect, resolving conflict constructively, and more. This is what I take with me into my career and my relationships with friends, family, and colleagues.
And it’s what we should take into consideration now. We’re all adults, and that sounds like a scary thing at age 19, 20, or 21, but it’s the truth. Every individual on campus – Greek, non-Greek, faculty, etc. – needs to be responsible for and take ownership over his or her actions. We’re all human, and we make mistakes. I have faith that the Union administration will reconcile the issues fairly, and that all those involved, whether they are DDD sisters or other Unionites, will use this experience to positively impact the Union/Schenectady community, and themselves.
There’s a learning opportunity in every experience you encounter, so use it wisely. It’s not the mistake that defines your legacy, but how you handle it and what you learn from it after it’s made.
OK, my time is up. I gotta go get a stew goin’ with Carl Weathers.
Tri Delt is RAW!
Concordy,
Congrats on breaking what looks like a great story. I’m not sure what all of this criticism is about besides a knee-jerk reaction to the contents of the article. You did the best with the information given to you, and wrote a straightforward news article without editorializing. I find the accusations of slander and libel here rather hilarious, since none of the information here is defamatory or false.
Also, I think it’s absolutely abhorrent that people would want this story buried or not printed for the sundry reasons listed above that are all quite moronic. The point of a college paper is to report on issues that are relevant to the campus. So we should give Greek life a free pass? That would be completely unethical.
As a freshman, news about upperclassmen happenings comes from the Concordy. We all got an email about Greek life under investigation but many of us didn’t really know what it meant. It’s disappointing to read the comments here about an article made up of a few sentences. Greek life is a private organization on campus but it is made up pf students and the Concordy is a student newspaper. There should be more respect for the writer whether or not one agrees with the article. As for the whole issue about how the Delta article was anonymous, so are many of the disgusting comments on this thread. Hypocritical? I’d say so.
I guess I was living under a rock for so long that I came to know about this ruckus just now. Any email from Dunn Timothy goes straight to my trash for obvious reasons but nothing derogatory. I understand why the members of this sorority and its supporters are not happy with this media disclosure but all it does is the exposition of the suspension and contains none of the details, however grave, that led to this situation. What I don’t understand is why are the same people taking a jab at the writer’s writing skills. Are you trying to make a point? The report is a simple explanation of the recent probation and nothing else. It’s not suppose to be filled with satire and metaphors to lure the readers. I think if the editors had done the latter, there would be an even bigger fire.
Sororities girls are not saints, let’s get that clear. Such matters should be known to the rest of the campus because when they come knock my door to save that “poor girl in Africa,” I wanna know whether they are worth the trust. Rather than using these “social cause” as a veil, sororities have to really feel for these cause. Being a member of a sorority is not just a stepping stone for your future career or for your sense of security.
Girls drink, do wild stuffs and there is nothing to be ashamed of. You are allowed be humans. Just own up to it.
PS: I like all the attention that Concordy is getting. Can’t we have it more often? Does anyone even read the Sports Section?, other than the one who wrote it and the one about whom it is written? No offense to the writer and the players. I just think it’s too long and veryyyyyyy boring…..
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