2008 Woodie Awards
Letters to the editor
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: Editorials
IFC punishes fraternity for controversial rush T-shirts
The Interfraternity Council would like to make a few clarifications on the recent controversy surrounding Delta Chi's rush shirts. The Interfraternity Council understands the importance of this issue, and has taken immediate steps to rectify the situation. Upon hearing of the shirts, IFC immediately called for judicial action against the fraternity. An informal trial was conducted at which Delta Chi took full responsibility for the production of the shirts. Delta Chi then agreed to work with the Interfraternity Council to put on programs with the Women's Center. Additionally, Delta Chi is drafting letters of apology to the Panhellenic Association, the Women's Center, as well the individual sorority chapters on campus.
Delta Chi will also be sending every shirt back to their national headquarters, along with an invoice, to ensure that all of the shirts are accounted for. The shirts will then be disposed of.
IFC understands the importance of respecting and empowering women. We see this event as unfortunate, but intend on using it as a catalyst for change here on Miami University's campus.
The Interfraternity Council is currently amending their bylaws to ensure stiff punishments for fraternities that promote messages of intolerance on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
Interfraternity Council
Submitted by Mike Simon
simonmd@muohio.edu
Door-to-door shuttle too slow, service must be improved
Ready to go home and wind down for the day, I packed up my things and left the architecture studio. As any architect major would attest to, late nights in the studio during the week are quite frequent. Suddenly remembering the 'Nighttime Door-to-Door' shuttle service offered by Miami, I turned around and called the number. A woman on the other end asked where I needed to be picked up and where I had to go. She also took my cell phone number and told me they would arrive at Alumni hall "as soon as we can," giving me no indication of their time off arrival. After waiting in the cold for nearly twenty-five minutes, I saw the headlights of what resembled the long awaited shuttle. Relieved, I prepared to board the bus, but then saw the bus slow at the stop sign, and then continue to drive down Spring Street. Immediately, I dialed the number to see if they had forgotten me, and I inquired whether or not they missed the stop in front of Alumni Hall. The woman said they did not forget, they just had to stop at the restroom, but would pick me up, once again, as soon as they could. I nearly chose to walk home when finally, fifteen minutes later, the bus came barreling back down the street and I boarded it. We eventually arrived at Dennison Hall where two girls had just called for a ride. The driver did not immediately see the girls standing outside, so she kept on going without hesitation or even the slightest thought of calling either of them. It made me wonder why I gave them my cell phone number when I first called. The duration of the waiting and the trip lasted an entire hour. Knowing I would have been able to walk back in less than fifteen minutes appalled me.
The Interfraternity Council would like to make a few clarifications on the recent controversy surrounding Delta Chi's rush shirts. The Interfraternity Council understands the importance of this issue, and has taken immediate steps to rectify the situation. Upon hearing of the shirts, IFC immediately called for judicial action against the fraternity. An informal trial was conducted at which Delta Chi took full responsibility for the production of the shirts. Delta Chi then agreed to work with the Interfraternity Council to put on programs with the Women's Center. Additionally, Delta Chi is drafting letters of apology to the Panhellenic Association, the Women's Center, as well the individual sorority chapters on campus.
Delta Chi will also be sending every shirt back to their national headquarters, along with an invoice, to ensure that all of the shirts are accounted for. The shirts will then be disposed of.
IFC understands the importance of respecting and empowering women. We see this event as unfortunate, but intend on using it as a catalyst for change here on Miami University's campus.
The Interfraternity Council is currently amending their bylaws to ensure stiff punishments for fraternities that promote messages of intolerance on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
Interfraternity Council
Submitted by Mike Simon
simonmd@muohio.edu
Door-to-door shuttle too slow, service must be improved
Ready to go home and wind down for the day, I packed up my things and left the architecture studio. As any architect major would attest to, late nights in the studio during the week are quite frequent. Suddenly remembering the 'Nighttime Door-to-Door' shuttle service offered by Miami, I turned around and called the number. A woman on the other end asked where I needed to be picked up and where I had to go. She also took my cell phone number and told me they would arrive at Alumni hall "as soon as we can," giving me no indication of their time off arrival. After waiting in the cold for nearly twenty-five minutes, I saw the headlights of what resembled the long awaited shuttle. Relieved, I prepared to board the bus, but then saw the bus slow at the stop sign, and then continue to drive down Spring Street. Immediately, I dialed the number to see if they had forgotten me, and I inquired whether or not they missed the stop in front of Alumni Hall. The woman said they did not forget, they just had to stop at the restroom, but would pick me up, once again, as soon as they could. I nearly chose to walk home when finally, fifteen minutes later, the bus came barreling back down the street and I boarded it. We eventually arrived at Dennison Hall where two girls had just called for a ride. The driver did not immediately see the girls standing outside, so she kept on going without hesitation or even the slightest thought of calling either of them. It made me wonder why I gave them my cell phone number when I first called. The duration of the waiting and the trip lasted an entire hour. Knowing I would have been able to walk back in less than fifteen minutes appalled me.
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