The resumes of the girls I knew were so impressive that it didn’t really matter if additionally they wanted to go raise funds for Derby Days so they can hang out with cute Sigma Chis or wherever. Sorry it’s not the same everywhere. These things just aren’t as mutually exclusive as is being portrayed.
Oh my gosh that video in the article . . . 
My husband would have a heart attack if we had a daughter.
@oldfort #15 - totally agree.
I just watched the video. What about it would give your husband a heart attack? I found it rather dull.
What was so offensive about that video? Everyone is fully dressed save for a midriff or two. No risque dance moves. No foul language. No drinking that I could see. No boorish behavior.
There were some lame jokes and bad choreography but not enough to have a heart attack. That was mild even by my old fogey standards.
I suppose it’s possible the fraternities also do a ton of work for sororities that the sororities get credit for. This has been suggested here.
Why is everyone so shocked, shocked I tell you, that groups of 18-21 yo girls and groups of 18-21 yo guys like to find excuses to do things (that might be lame by adult standards) so they can all hang out together? Weren’t you all young once too?
"Derby Days is Sadie Hawkins-y philanthropic sharecropping, in which Sigma Chi asks all the sororities to raise money under Sigma Chi’s name and compete for Sigma Chi’s approval. "
And if Sigma Chi only asked the reigning “hot” sorority out to play, everyone would whine that they are exclusive and unwelcoming and elitist and perpetuating rank-ism. The trend of having them invite all the sorority houses to an event versus just a pet favorite or two is a GOOD thing. A feature, not a bug.
Raising money for charity shouldn’t be about who gets credit for it. If women want to do the work without getting the credit, what’s to criticize?
only able to watch the video on iPhone, but what’s controversial about it?
I’ve watched most of the video, and the part where they spoof the guys–which is most of the video-- is amusing. I didn’t see or hear anything offensive. What’s the big deal?
According to that article, “play” means “do all the work”. The more the merrier I suppose.
Sigma Chi seems to have no problem with taking the credit. http://sigmachi.org/philanthropy
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WWM(arissa)D?
What about Sheryl?
Whoa, wait a minute. You posted a link that you obviously did not read. The sororities who participated are given recognition by name on that site.
Plus, the Greek system is constantly maligned as not really doing philanthropy work, and here we have evidence of their contribution and now they are maligned for taking credit? They really can’t win, it appears.
Husband would have a problem with daughter (hypothetical because we don’t have one) in daisy dukes, dancing on a stage.
(answering a question upthread)
I did, and they are mentioned for the online fundraiser, not the on campus Derby Days.
I have noticed that many posters who don’t have daughters are often unaware of the way average college-aged women dress nowadays. I’m not criticizing, as I was shocked by a lot of it when I first experienced it (I have 2 Ds), but soon you realize that just as our parents were probably embarrassed by what we wear, so it goes with our own offspring.
As for the dancing (gyrating, sexual moves), we saw that in my kids’ high school cheerleading and dance teams, so the video looked tame in comparison.
I didn’t see any mention of Derby Days on that philanthropy site, but it is described in detail on the UVA Sigma Chi site, including all of the activities that the sororities undertake.
@Bay these are both you.
I’m confused as to your position on taking credit.
No mention of sororities.
I have 3 daughters, and while I would hold my breath a little bit seeing them in a similar video, it’s their mom who would throw down the hammer. Not saying or in denial about kids having a little bit of a wild side, but they know better in the era of camera phones and live stream.
My position is that credit for charity work is not important, but that Greeks have been forced to advertise their philanthropic work because they are maligned for not doing enough if those not involved aren’t able to see evidence of it. Then you criticized them for giving themselves credit by publishing what they have done, so I said they can’t win.
If you look at the linked pages in the site you posted you will find a listing of every person and group who contributed to the fundraiser, and the names of specific sororities are on the list.