<p>Article: the greeks shall inherit the earth</p>
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<p>Editors Note: Presented here for your consideration and enjoyment are brief pen-portraits of Dartmouths venerable fraternities and sororities. Some might accuse us of trafficking in generalities; to our defense, we hope that these sketches will serve as fine, humorous introductions to the true hardwood of the College. </p>
<p>Alpha Chi Alpha</p>
<p>Rich in character and steeped in tradition, Alpha Chi allegedly popularized the vogue phrase, Nobody rages anymore. So do they? Well, having just undergone major renovations thatve just transformed a modest cottage into a sprawling palazzo; the houses interior now bears a strange resemblance to that of the East Wheelock cluster. A house pledge, like Hester Prynne, can be identified by his scarlet cap. </p>
<p>Alpha Delta</p>
<p>Its something of a cardinal sin to be ignorant of that fact that the capers of AD brothers were the basis for the classic picture Animal House. Whether the depiction is still accurate is open to debate; they do claim, however, what is undoubtedly the grimmest basement on campusit usually doubles as an open sewer. Soccer and rugby players make up a good portion of the brotherhood, which is one of the strongest on campus. The AD Lawn Party during Green Key weekend is always well-attended.</p>
<p>Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.</p>
<p>Alpha Phi Alpha is a historically black fraternity. We regret that we cannot print a photo of their physical plant: they meet out of 103 Channing Cox.</p>
<p>Bones Gate</p>
<p>BG just finished major renovations this summer which forced their brotherhood to relocate off-campus. Chill, relaxed, and laid back, they enjoy a good time, which probably accounts for their at-times tempestuous relationship with the administration. Theyre known for their live bands, usually jam, jazz, or funk.</p>
<p>Chi Gamma Epsilon</p>
<p>Chi Gams reputation already has broad campus circulation and youve probably caught on already, though in fairness the house has actually changed a good deal over the past few years. All in all, these are solid guys, many of them athletes. They come as they are. But wed be remiss if we didnt mention that a Chi Gam party generally entails (a) D.J.s manning the ones-and-twos, (b) kegs, (c) flashing lights, and (d) gyrating brothers. </p>
<p>Chi Heorot</p>
<p>Hockey playersa few years ago, that would have summed it up. While the Heorots of today cant be so blatantly stereotyped, they still enjoy whapping the puck. Yes, whacking the puckthats what theyre all about. Whapping the puck. Whapping the puck. Read into that what you will.</p>
<p>Gamma Delta Chi</p>
<p>Football playersa few years ago, that would have summed it up. Well, it does these days too. They try to keep it medium-rare, but sometimes things fall through. The pit in the basement was originally designed as a swimming pool, but for safety reasons was soon converted to a raquetball court. That didnt work out either; now its primarily used for more bibulous basement activities.</p>
<p>La Unidad Latina Lambda Upsilon
Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Et Cetera</p>
<p>LULLULFIET is a latino affinity organization. Like Alpha Phi Alpha their presence on campus is limited as they do not have social events or a physical plant.</p>
<p>Kappa Kappa Kappa</p>
<p>Tri Kap is probably the most diverse brotherhood on campus and the oldest local fraternity, dating to 1842. Once a bastion of conservatism, Tri-Kaps right-wingers expelled their homosexual brothers in 1984, only to find themselves expelled in turn. Beer pong is taken very seriously hereif youre a novice, call next at your own risk. Theyre also fond of dance parties (bring your glow-sticks).</p>
<p>Phi Delta Alpha</p>
<p>A bunch of boozers, brawlers, burners, and social outcastsin the best senses of the terms. That notwithstanding, many campus leadersesp. in the Greek system and the Student Assembly?call Phi Delt home. Phi Delt is also renowned for hosting the Webster Ave. block party on Green Key weekend. If in conversation your confabulator liberally peppers his discourse with words like rig, grim, soil, basement, or Ya Heard? youre probably talking to a Phi Delt.</p>
<p>Presidents Residence</p>
<p>While not really a fraternity in the traditional sense of the word, 14 Webster Avenue is legendary for its debaucherous partying, loose morals, and out-of-control, anything-goes behavior. We hear Susan Wright is a real dinner party animal; if youve got the stuff, try to score an invite to her annual Administrators Gone Wild gala ball. Former President James O. Freedman had a grotto installed in the backyard, which we hear can be quite sensuous in the right company.</p>
<p>Psi Upsilon</p>
<p>Creator and former host of the Winter Carnival Keg Jump, once arguably Dartmouths most notorious event but now banned by the administration, Psi U still turns their front yard into a skating rink in the wintertime anyways. There are dozens of small handles on the low-hanging ceiling in part of the basement, presumably so that brothers can swing about from place to place without sullying their feet on the atrociously grim floor. Quite a few brothers play country club sports like squash, sailing, and golf.</p>
<p>Sigma Nu</p>
<p>Until recently many Sigma Nus were also affiliated with the marching band. But dont let that discourage you, as the brotherhood has changed over the past few years. Theyre a group of gregarious, genuine, and friendly guys. Dont be fooled by the short pong tables; their variant, Line, can be more difficult than pedestrian games played elsewhere. </p>
<p>Sigma Alpha Epsilon</p>
<p>SAE, the inspiration for Omega in Animal House, is well-heeled, to say the leastthey have trust funds and are not afraid to use them. They use their superfluous resources to throw champagne parties and sport egregiously preppy clothing, always with the collars popped forth. SAEs winter beach party entices hordes of scantily clad youths to trudge throw the snow and frolic in the tons of sand they import for the event. </p>
<p>Theta Delta Chi</p>
<p>Theta Delts are the sweetest guys on campusjust ask them, and theyll tell you, its true. Everyone else plays checkers; they play chess. Everyone else plays Chutes and Ladders; they play Hungry Hungry Hippos. </p>
<p>Zeta Psi</p>
<p>Zete is Dartmouths only independent fraternity and the only house you can join before your sophomore year. Known for their Thursday night Tails and strict pong rules, the house has been an object of mystery and speculation in past years. However, those familiar with it enjoy the friendly, non-threatening basement scene and amiable brothers there.</p>
<p>Sigma Phi Epsilon</p>
<p>If Sig Ep were a processed food, it would definitely come in family size, like a fifty-gallon drum of mayonnaise at Costcos. Theyve got the largest brotherhood among fraternities and they even call their particular variety of pong Death. At the same time, they pride themselves on moderation. The houses pledge term (a misnomer: its nonexistent, really) is organized around a Balanced Man program that emphasizes love, service, and character. </p>
<p>Alpha Theta</p>
<p>Alpha Thetas used to be a more rambunctious lotin the late seventies they used to get juiced up and drive their cars relentlessly around Phi Tau until they were apprehended by the authorities or the thrill was gone, whichever came first. The event was called the Phi Tau 500 and stemmed from an old rivalry between the two houses: both, you see, were, and are, co-ed. These days, as with most of the Colleges more reckless traditions, the Phi Tau 500 is no more. Alpha Theta has mellowed out as well. Today, they are known more for their capes and top hats than their antics behind the wheel.</p>
<p>Panarchy</p>
<p>Formerly Phi Sigma Psi, Panarchy today isnt quite a fraternity or a sororityits a co-educational undergraduate society, whatever that means. The house broke away from the Greek system in 1994, largely because it felt its hippie culture, punk music and homosexual contingent caused other houses to see it as weird. While considered the residential adjunct of the Dartmouth Gay and Lesbian Organization for many years, today they host a popular Gatsby party once a term. </p>
<p>Phi Tau</p>
<p>If one were charitable, he might characterize Phi Tau as eccentric; were he more acrimonious, the description would probably be flat-out weird. At the same time, they embrace their oddity and arent ashamed to demonstrate it. Hey, if youve got it, flaunt it. Phi Taus termly bash, Milque and Cookies, literally features thousands of diverse cookies and a thick dairy beverage brewed in cauldrons by galley slaves in the back rooms. Sadly, it is non-alcoholic.</p>
<p>The Tabard</p>
<p>A progressive house for many years, Tabards (Tabardites?) belong to a bountiful cornucopia of diverse tastes, attitudes, and backgrounds. Its an eclectic mix that can often be quite enthralling. How does that sound?</p>
<p>you can also check facebook, to search by each frat and subgroups that they are in. Relax, you can't even consider pledging before sophomore year so you will have the whole year to observe and attend different funtions.</p>