Fraternities

**ddisu** · 08-05-2010, 08:22 AM

Depends on how good of a squid, puke, whatever SAE calls freshman you are. If you mind the rules you won't get hazed as much. Not that big a deal on time commitment. You are expected to do certain things, sometimes at certain times, get them done and no problems.

**Clone5** · 08-05-2010, 08:31 AM

While we're at it can somebody explain the point of Yell Like Hell to Me? I'm not knocking it but I don't understand why that is fun and why people get so worked up about it. Is there something I'm missing?

**Cyclone1985** · 08-05-2010, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by Clone5

While we're at it can somebody explain the point of Yell Like Hell to Me? I'm not knocking it but I don't understand why that is fun and why people get so worked up about it. Is there something I'm missing?

Nope, not missing anything. You get painted up and go do cheers... exciting

**colbycheese** · 08-05-2010, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by 2020cy

Dude, have you ever seen Animal House? That's exactly what it will be like.

Yes, because Hollywood has never exaggerated anything... ever.

The time commitment of a Greek house is kind of like being really really involved in an on-campus club - only a lot more fun and more parties.

**J-Diggy** · 08-05-2010, 08:51 AM

I was in a fraternity back in the old days (88-92). Best decision I made. Not gonna knock the dorm life or living off campus because I didn't go that route, but for me it was a great choice.

As stated earlier, talk to guys at your specific fraternity. Each one is different. I don't recall feeling like I had a big time obligation to my house, but rather lots of opportunities to do stuff if I chose to. Still have lots of good friends from there 20 years later.

**IcSyU** · 08-05-2010, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by colbycheese

The time commitment of a Greek house is kind of like being really really involved in an on-campus club - only a lot more fun and more parties.

This is a really, really crappy comparison. Ignore this.

(coming from somebody very involved in a few on campus clubs)

**4429 mcc** · 08-05-2010, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I'm pretty sure SAE was one of the teams I reffed in intramurals and you guys were a bunch of complete douchebags. Greeks are BY FAR the worst people to referee.

Oh poor ref, not athletic enough or doesnt have 4 friends to form a team...gets revenge by getting behind the whistle.

**MoreCowbell** · 08-05-2010, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Clone5

While we're at it can somebody explain the point of Yell Like Hell to Me? I'm not knocking it but I don't understand why that is fun and why people get so worked up about it. Is there something I'm missing?

Tradition and school spirit. I can't find anything on the Homecoming website, but I thought we were told that it's been around since the 50s, or even earlier. I'm pretty sure it's open to any group who wants to submit a skit (I think a dorm floor did it my freshman year) but it's just more well-known within the Greek community.

**cycopath25** · 08-05-2010, 09:44 AM

Did my comment get deleted? If so makes no sense.

**CloneInColorado** · 08-05-2010, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by cycopath25

Did my comment get deleted? If so makes no sense.

seriously these moderators are way to pc. wouldnt want to hurt anyones feelings.

**cycopath25** · 08-05-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by CloneInColorado

seriously these moderators are way to pc. wouldnt want to hurt anyones feelings.

I'm not going to say that, because as a whole I think the Mods do a good job. My comment was attacking anyone personally.

**pikecy10** · 08-05-2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by ddisu

Depends on how good of a squid, puke, whatever SAE calls freshman you are. If you mind the rules you won't get hazed as much. Not that big a deal on time commitment. You are expected to do certain things, sometimes at certain times, get them done and no problems.

This could not be more wrong. Although I do not know exactly what goes on "behind closed doors" everywhere, Iowa State is a non-hazing university for all activities, Sports, Clubs, Drama, and Fraternities. The university looks very very negatively on hazing and any report of it is taken care of very quickly.

Joining a fraternity has been one of the best decisions for me, meeting all of my best guy and girl friends through the numerous activities. Just like every organization you will ever join, you will only get as much benefit out of this as you put forth. If you sit in your room studying or playing video games all day, sure you wont have many time commitments, but you'll never meet anyone. Yell Like hell is a huge time commitment but its a great time too, my best girl friend now, was my partner for it freshman year, and the after parties are always fun.

**IcSyU** · 08-05-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by 4429 mcc

Oh poor ref, not athletic enough or doesnt have 4 friends to form a team...gets revenge by getting behind the whistle.

More athletic than most of the people I ref (cough bigcyfan82 cough

). My experience is some of the Greeks take intramurals WAY too seriously and it turns into a pain in the *** for referees, which the majority of suck as it is so when things get ugly, they get REALLY ugly.

**MookInLincoln** · 08-05-2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by cycopath25

Did my comment get deleted? If so makes no sense.

I think it was my response that got the deleting started. I added more fuel to the small fire that was starting. All in good fun, but I GUESS it was over the line