@wesleyan97 that’s consistent with my instincts. And, the reality is that frats are such a mis-fit now amongst elite LACs that I’m sure Roth takes a “this too shall pass” attitude towards any lost donation $$. Someone mentioned to me when we were last on campus that Boger shares Roth’s view of fraternities and wants them gone. Who would you rather have in your pocket? I’m sure Boger, by himself, out-donates the Wes frat alumni collective.
It will be interesting to see who winds up with those houses - they are all beautiful. You would think the market for their purchase would be limited given their proximity to campus. I’m not sure anyone who could afford those buildings would want to build their estate on a tiny lot right in the middle of the chaos of campus. It’s just not a rich person’s digs given the location. I think this plays in the college’s favor; they are the logical buyer, and while the chapters are surely pissed at Wesleyan for the time being, $$ is $$, and $$ talks. Any notion of the fraternities not selling to Wesleyan out of spite … well, I could see that happening for a short period of time, but when it comes down to it, Wes is going to write the check that they want.