This is just hilarious. Anyone who went to Hillsdale with me has to chuckle at this. No offense to any Kappas - I'm friends with several - , but I am laughing so hard inside right now. Thanks for the collegian for supporting RSS, I get a steady feed of collegian articles to scroll through, and rarely do I find one worth reading. Today was my lucky day.
http://www.hillsdalecollegian.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=b1c5ed5d-b051-4fac-aedb-2438352df25f
Busted for breaking recruitment rules, members from Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority learned Sunday they must deal with a semester of social probation.
A Panhellenic councilmember said members from Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega sororities complained in January that members of Kappa Kappa Gamma allegedly sent text messages to potential members, promising bids into their house in exchange for listing Kappa Kappa Gamma as their first and only choice. The councilmember spoke on condition of anonymity.
Some of the women who complied were ultimately denied an offer because the sorority could not uphold their promise based on space limitations in their house.
Potential members who list only one house on their bid card, or "suicide bid," do so as a testament to their interest for one particular house.
The councilmember said several women who chose to suicide bid but weren't picked up approached Panhellenic Council complaining about the infractions, commonly termed "dirty rushing."
Members of Panhellenic Council refused to comment on the record.
Junior Sarah Holland, president of Kappa Kappa Gamma, declined comment per adherence to her sorority's national rules.
Mediated by Hillsdale College's Panhellenic Council, which supports and enforces national policies of sororities, the three campus sorority houses agreed to a set of disciplinary actions to address Kappa Kappa Gamma's infractions. The Collegian learned the sorority forfeited all social functions except for their spring formal.
In addition, Kappa Kappa Gamma issued letters of apology to Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi Sunday and Monday evenings.
Joanna Wiseley, campus Panhellenic adviser, said Panhellenic Council members make confidentiality agreements before taking office. She became frustrated when she learned that one council member came to The Collegian with information regarding the disciplinary matters.
"The people involved with this situation behaved with utmost maturity, and they are being undermined by this in my opinion," Wiseley said. "Nobody should have known about the probation until Sunday."
Jessi Cole '06 joined Chi Omega after she transferred to Hillsdale from Michigan State University. Cole said she wasn't dirty rushed, but did witness dirty rushing during her college years.
She said it hurts women going through recruitment because they lose the perspective to see all three sororities equally. Cole said promising bids to women is deceptive.
"It can't always be honest because it's not up to one person to choose," she said. "One person doesn't make the decision on who the new initiates are going to be."
The last round of sorority pick-ups occurred in January. Kappa Kappa Gamma picked up 12 women, Chi Omega picked up nine and Pi Beta Phi picked up 11.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
An Opposite view of Rush Limbaugh
This is in response to The Pragmatist's recent post about Rush Limbaugh. It also includes more general observations about Rush.
It takes a lot of listening to Rush to really "get" him. I used to do it when I traveled daily for my job - he was the most entertaining thing on the radio. His wit, creativity, outright humor, made him one of the most entertaining people in this counrty. What also attracts me to Rush is his ability to agitate specific groups of people so cleverly it is funny (Dan Greene,anyone)? Remember the Harry Reid fiasco? It was absolutely brilliant - Rush was laughing the whole time and Harry Reid, a disgraceful senator, was humiliated! Who else in this country makes such a mockery of truly laughable institutions such as Congress? Most importantly, though, is his deep seeded belief in the power and beauty of individual initiative molds its way into some very compelling motivational monologues.
Rush has thus far been branded as a windbag, out of touch, and someone so off the wall, he is not worth paying attention to. He is used by the left consistently to attempt to discredit Republican party policies (though recently, Rush has been openly attacking the Republican party). What is interesting about all of this is that Rush DOES matter, the left DOES care about what he says, they ARE bothered by him, and they DO want him off the air. If he is who everyone says he is, then why is his name consistently mentioned on capital hill? Why does the "Limbaugh Echo Syndrome" still roll through the halls of Congress and the White House? If what he says is hogwash, there is no reason for the left to be so completely annoyed with him. He is the only large voice remaining that is openly critical of the left and challenges the very assumptions of their policies. The Republican party certainly gave up on that, and other voices just don't resonate like his does. Yes, Glenn Beck seems more reasonable, but that is the focus of his show - Rush does just what Beck does, he just does it with more style.
Here are some common beliefs about Rush asserted by the Pragmatist. I have actually heard the full audio from each scenario.
1. He said that he hopes Obama fails.
Rush's statement was "if Obama attempts to initiate socialist policies, then I hope he fails [at implemting his policies]." This statement was not a personal attack, it was a statement about actions that Rush believes that Obama wants to undertake. Think about if someone was trying to break your arm. You would hope that this person fails - not at life - but simply in the damaging task that he intends to undertake. Of course, the general opinion cares not for what Rush meant because then it would not have a handy tag line. Rush cleverly phrased his statement that way because he probably knew that it would make national news and that it would drive more listeners to his show which in-turn drives ad revenue.
2. Rush did not apologize for abusing prescription pain killers
I happened to be listening to Rush on that day when he announced his addiction. He spent the last 20 minutes of his show not asking for any grief, admitting responsibility, and informing his listeners that he plans to take corrective action. This sort of addiction can happen to anyone - few who will admit personal responsibility for it. Most blame their addiciton on outside factors.
3. Rush attacked Donovan McNabb on Monday Night Football
Rush never did such a thing. His statement went something like this.... "Donovan McNabb is being hailed as the driver of the Eagles' success because the media wants to see a black quarterback succeed, the truth is.... it is the defense that carried the team." Rush's statement had nothing to do about Donovan McNabb - he made one statement about the media, then he made another statement about the Eagles' defense. When Rush gets put on a stage like that, everyone and their brother is gunning for him. Granted, maybe Rush should have kept the subject to football and stayed away from the media, but he was hired by ESPN to add some pizzazz to the show.
His article in the Wall Street journal is what is really humorous to me. I'm sure Rush chucked to himself as he wrote an article that one might see in a copy of the onion. The joke truly is on the public. The article had 2 purposes. First - to show that the whole term "bi-partisan" is a joke. He achieved this by associating his name with Obama's and placing it as the title of an official sounding proposal. Second - Rush wanted to drive listeners to his show, thereby filling his pockets. Remember, Rush has always publicly admitted that the sole purpose for his show is to "amass the largest listening audience possible in order that I may charge confiscatory advertising rates." I find it hilarious that everyone, even the Wall Street Journal is taking him seriously on this. I can't imagine how hard Rush must laugh at this gag every night.
Few people really care what Rush really says or means when he speaks because who really has time to listen to 3 hours of talk radio every day? A left-leaning media will naturally go after the biggest name, so few people who don't listen to him really know what he actually says or believes. In truth, Rush honestly cares about people and wants each person to succeed just like he has. It hurts him to see a government that takes away pieces of an individual's will to create for him/herself. Maybe the thing that makes people most uncomfortable about Rush is that he actually believes what he says. In an age where certainty is considered impossible, this character trait really bothers people.
I'll take Rush just as he is, thank you very much.
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As a final disclaimer - sorry for any run-on sentences, bad grammar, etc... I am really pressed for time here.
It takes a lot of listening to Rush to really "get" him. I used to do it when I traveled daily for my job - he was the most entertaining thing on the radio. His wit, creativity, outright humor, made him one of the most entertaining people in this counrty. What also attracts me to Rush is his ability to agitate specific groups of people so cleverly it is funny (Dan Greene,anyone)? Remember the Harry Reid fiasco? It was absolutely brilliant - Rush was laughing the whole time and Harry Reid, a disgraceful senator, was humiliated! Who else in this country makes such a mockery of truly laughable institutions such as Congress? Most importantly, though, is his deep seeded belief in the power and beauty of individual initiative molds its way into some very compelling motivational monologues.
Rush has thus far been branded as a windbag, out of touch, and someone so off the wall, he is not worth paying attention to. He is used by the left consistently to attempt to discredit Republican party policies (though recently, Rush has been openly attacking the Republican party). What is interesting about all of this is that Rush DOES matter, the left DOES care about what he says, they ARE bothered by him, and they DO want him off the air. If he is who everyone says he is, then why is his name consistently mentioned on capital hill? Why does the "Limbaugh Echo Syndrome" still roll through the halls of Congress and the White House? If what he says is hogwash, there is no reason for the left to be so completely annoyed with him. He is the only large voice remaining that is openly critical of the left and challenges the very assumptions of their policies. The Republican party certainly gave up on that, and other voices just don't resonate like his does. Yes, Glenn Beck seems more reasonable, but that is the focus of his show - Rush does just what Beck does, he just does it with more style.
Here are some common beliefs about Rush asserted by the Pragmatist. I have actually heard the full audio from each scenario.
1. He said that he hopes Obama fails.
Rush's statement was "if Obama attempts to initiate socialist policies, then I hope he fails [at implemting his policies]." This statement was not a personal attack, it was a statement about actions that Rush believes that Obama wants to undertake. Think about if someone was trying to break your arm. You would hope that this person fails - not at life - but simply in the damaging task that he intends to undertake. Of course, the general opinion cares not for what Rush meant because then it would not have a handy tag line. Rush cleverly phrased his statement that way because he probably knew that it would make national news and that it would drive more listeners to his show which in-turn drives ad revenue.
2. Rush did not apologize for abusing prescription pain killers
I happened to be listening to Rush on that day when he announced his addiction. He spent the last 20 minutes of his show not asking for any grief, admitting responsibility, and informing his listeners that he plans to take corrective action. This sort of addiction can happen to anyone - few who will admit personal responsibility for it. Most blame their addiciton on outside factors.
3. Rush attacked Donovan McNabb on Monday Night Football
Rush never did such a thing. His statement went something like this.... "Donovan McNabb is being hailed as the driver of the Eagles' success because the media wants to see a black quarterback succeed, the truth is.... it is the defense that carried the team." Rush's statement had nothing to do about Donovan McNabb - he made one statement about the media, then he made another statement about the Eagles' defense. When Rush gets put on a stage like that, everyone and their brother is gunning for him. Granted, maybe Rush should have kept the subject to football and stayed away from the media, but he was hired by ESPN to add some pizzazz to the show.
His article in the Wall Street journal is what is really humorous to me. I'm sure Rush chucked to himself as he wrote an article that one might see in a copy of the onion. The joke truly is on the public. The article had 2 purposes. First - to show that the whole term "bi-partisan" is a joke. He achieved this by associating his name with Obama's and placing it as the title of an official sounding proposal. Second - Rush wanted to drive listeners to his show, thereby filling his pockets. Remember, Rush has always publicly admitted that the sole purpose for his show is to "amass the largest listening audience possible in order that I may charge confiscatory advertising rates." I find it hilarious that everyone, even the Wall Street Journal is taking him seriously on this. I can't imagine how hard Rush must laugh at this gag every night.
Few people really care what Rush really says or means when he speaks because who really has time to listen to 3 hours of talk radio every day? A left-leaning media will naturally go after the biggest name, so few people who don't listen to him really know what he actually says or believes. In truth, Rush honestly cares about people and wants each person to succeed just like he has. It hurts him to see a government that takes away pieces of an individual's will to create for him/herself. Maybe the thing that makes people most uncomfortable about Rush is that he actually believes what he says. In an age where certainty is considered impossible, this character trait really bothers people.
I'll take Rush just as he is, thank you very much.
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As a final disclaimer - sorry for any run-on sentences, bad grammar, etc... I am really pressed for time here.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Incredible Trophy Presentation after Nadal Defeats Federer in 5 sets in Australia
Truly one of the greatest rivalries in all of sport. Pretty one-sided so far. But what great sportsmanship. You don't see this kind of stuff in football anymore.
Priceless - please read comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYGUnR0wiCw&feature=related
They really epitomize what Obama really is - a marketing ploy. I don't even think he's a real person - does anyone even know if he's real? Anyway, the point of all the comments are that it is insulting to think that we should "serve" our government (president). We should serve each other, and the government should serve us. In fact, the government should be in constant fear of being overthrown. I guess losing elected office is as close as we can get.
Too many people in this country have become Obama robots and it is really scary. I've learned and observed too much to EVER admit that so much hype and faith in a GOVERNMENT figure a good thing - actually, is very very dangerous. We saw what happened when FDR became that sort of figure - he planted the seeds of socialism in this country and we've been marching that way ever since. Even now, he is revered as one of the greatest presidents in our history. He was THE SINGLE WORST president in our nation's history. He was an enemy of free markets and the constitution, but because he could talk to the people well, he got away with almost everything. I really hope our citizens don't put up with his BS if he starts flinging it.
They really epitomize what Obama really is - a marketing ploy. I don't even think he's a real person - does anyone even know if he's real? Anyway, the point of all the comments are that it is insulting to think that we should "serve" our government (president). We should serve each other, and the government should serve us. In fact, the government should be in constant fear of being overthrown. I guess losing elected office is as close as we can get.
Too many people in this country have become Obama robots and it is really scary. I've learned and observed too much to EVER admit that so much hype and faith in a GOVERNMENT figure a good thing - actually, is very very dangerous. We saw what happened when FDR became that sort of figure - he planted the seeds of socialism in this country and we've been marching that way ever since. Even now, he is revered as one of the greatest presidents in our history. He was THE SINGLE WORST president in our nation's history. He was an enemy of free markets and the constitution, but because he could talk to the people well, he got away with almost everything. I really hope our citizens don't put up with his BS if he starts flinging it.
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