The student newspaper ("The Pine Log") of the Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX is reporting that the Interfraternity Council has banned all recruitment activities this spring. Rush has been cancelled, lock, stock and barrel. Naturally, the reader must assume that some momentous calamity has befallen the greek system, requiring this moratorium on the very self-perpetuation of its constituent groups. Perhaps a tragic death, or a debauched hazing stunt? Beer-soaked tomfoolery gone too far? Unwanted sexual overtures or outrageous behavior on the quad?
Thankfully, none of the above: In fact, the greek system at SFA seems to be in excellent health. Most of the article is spent citing the problems greek life is facing at other institutions, citing Animal House mentalities among concerned parents, misperceptions of academic stagnation, declining enrollments, and wholelsale chapter closures. Of course, none of these problems beset SFA, which is "an exception to the rule." IFC Adviser Jonathan Elder further clarified "the decision had nothing to do with changing numbers or financial woes that may be affecting other colleges." So no scandals, fiscal troubles, or conflict with the university or town. No, the SFA IFC is cancelling rush "for entirely different reasons."
The intrepid reader does not discover the long-delayed revelation of this reason until two-thirds of the way through the article: "The IFC decided to cancel this semester's rush simply because of convenience." Convenience? Convenience? There are no words to describe the appropriate reaction.
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It's because the IFC President and IFC Recruitment are from the same chapter, and because they care more about their own gay fraternity (KA) than they do the greek system.
Also, because no one at this school can rush without alcohol.
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