As surprising and shocking a revelation as it may seem – yes, they are among us. I am not referring to aliens here on earth, the subject of film, TV, and controversial articles and “evidence” like Santilli’s Alien Autopsy film.
No, I am referring to sorority sisters – wholesome, perky girls endowed with beautiful smiles and perfect, white teeth. These are the kind of women one might expect to find in Kansas, not in New York City or Washington Square Park, home of the dentally challenged, filthy, mentally deranged, and convicted felons, and where at night, crusties and rats dominate the landscape.
I recently encountered a sorority celebration of new inductees. This was the first time in memory where I have seen members of the NYU Panhellenic Association. I was told that there are eight sororities at NYU. The group in the park was that of Delta Phi Epsilon, an award-winning chapter established in 1917.
Sororities and fraternities are certainly saddled with many negative impressions – hazing and drunken revelry prominent among them. However, times change, and I keep an open mind. Although not the lifestyle for many, I am sure there are benefits to the camaraderie and friendships made among students, particularly for those new to New York City, a place the can be an overwhelming, frightening, and lonely environment. This city is a place of extreme diversity, even home to debutante balls and college sororities, such as Delta Phi Epsilon. Without their telltale Greek logo T-shirts, they may travel incognito. But be assured, They Are Among Us 🙂
Take a read of this article from the NYTimes:
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/should-hazing-make-a-prospective-college-student-think-twice/
and this:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/nyregion/amid-hazing-at-binghamton-university-cries-for-help.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
pat m – Thanks. Sad that people would essentially subject themselves to abuse just to be accepted into these elite groups.
Mr. Dube’,
Re: Loud Mouth. For thirty years, I have done this: Get yourself some Van Aken non-hardening modeling clay, (not plastina), at a good art supply store. Any color is OK, darker tend to be more oily, I prefer white. Make two Garbanzo bean size balls, gently pop into each ear. If the clay is room temp and workable, gently press to form fit outside of ear canal. An extra push expels air, let go, and a light vacuum is achieved. Voila, soundless bliss. Anything farther that 5′ from your ears, no sound at all. Works overnight too for excellent sleep. It’s non toxic, cheap and paradise! Caution, obviously, don’t do this while driving, but, you will be tempted to.
Mark Upton