Fraternities

If It Drinks Like A Frat ...

According to Kappa Alpha Order member Daniel Alexander, the word 'frat' is "rife with derogatory sentiments and slanderous undertones." Is this common abbreviation really that offensive?

Latest comment by Anonymous: i haven't seen them lie this much since some of them were exposed as being gay. go figure.
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Better than the Hunger Lunch
Improv Everywhere is a New York City-based group of informal pranksters whose public displays of "chaos and joy" have been documented on countless news shows, borrowed by popular television programs and repeated in other cities throughout the world (just Google "no pants 2k8").

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Latest comment by Pokey T: Oh, I love that prank! One of the all-time funniest IE stunts. :D
OTR: Giving Commentors What They Want
Hey you angry gorillas (anonymous commentors), I've noticed a somewhat worrisome trend while blogging for OTR. You guys tend to comment like crazy (which is good), but you also have no idea where your comment should go?

Bitching about fraternities and sororities on a Stitch post? Oh and again,... MORE »
Latest comment by Anonymous: Why is it that the pathologically insecure think critical assessments shows jealousy? This is the first word that comes out of the mouth of someone who considers themselves a fake and a loser. Too bad. ... MORE »
Sorority Shake-Ups, Spring Philanthropy Style
Inflatable pools filled with watermelon juice. Is there anything better? Nope.
Northwestern's annual Watermelon Bust is happening this weekend. If you've never heard of it, check out these pictures from last year's festivities!
Eight Great Blunders of the Greeks
This year has been rife with the scandals in the world of sororities and fraternities. Get out your hot forks, beer bongs, and spermicide.  Here's a list of the eight biggest Greek blunders in recent memory!
Latest comment by Anonymous: Suck yourself "The Astute Fem"! You're caustic about fraternities/sororities because your busted ass didn't get a bid. Go sit on your thumb. Mmkaythanksbubye.
The Best Fraternities & Sororities (Final Chapter)
The fifth and last day. The final two. Are you ready?

The final word on NU Greeks is about to be revealed. I would like to thank those anonymous commentators who were ENRAGED that this list is not what they typically envision. Controversial and arbitrary as it may be, this is the D... MORE »
Latest comment by Anonymous: These were voted as the "party" "slut" houses, not an honor! Yes, I'm in one of them.
The Best Fraternities & Sororities (Part 4)
Day 4

Sorority-
Gamma Phi Beta: No two Gamma Phi's are the same, so you never know what you're going to get-- a slushy Merlot or a home-baked cookie-- when it comes to these girls. One thing they all have in common, though, is that they've made the weekly Monday nights at the Keg a must.

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Latest comment by Anonymous: gamma phis can be cool i guess, but theres always something off. about all of them.
The Best Fraternities & Sororities (Part 3)
Day 3, let's get it ON!

Sorority:
DG- They're kind of Jewish, right? But also way crazy and quirky. They dance to their own beat, and I like that. Plus, they're always hugging their friends or pecking them on the cheek or hanging on them (especially when they need someone to walk them out ... MORE »
Latest comment by Anonymous: sounds like a jealous fugly trashin on Pi Phi
The Best Fraternities & Sororities (Part 2)
Day 2 of listing the BEST FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES at NU.

People have said that I should give a little explanation to justify my choices so they don't seem completely arbitrary. Even thought they are completely arbitrary, and I haven't really paid attention to Greek life since that Sig Ep... MORE »
Latest comment by Anonymous: kappa isn't even near the top.
OFFICIAL: The Best Fraternities & Sororities (Part 1)
Apparently, Northwestern cares a lot about Greek life (a lot!) so to respond to our readers, every day this week OTR will reveal a sorority and fraternity to compile the ULTIMATE LIST of the NU GREEK SCENE.

The whole system is superficial, right? But still, some individuals in the... MORE »
Latest comment by Anonymous: ew, aphi is so lame. i hear it's called hate phi these days...
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