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<div>T. Amott is the 19th President of [[Knox College]], serving since 2011. She is one of the lucky few with access to <student_dist@knox.edu>, but she only takes advantage of that privilege when trying to mitigate crises. <br />
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[[Category:Administrators]]</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Teresa_Amott&diff=31445Teresa Amott2018-04-25T23:03:20Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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<div>T. Amott is the 19th President of [[Knox College]], serving since 2011. She is one of the lucky few with access to [student_dist@knox.edu], but she only takes advantage of that privilege when trying to mitigate crises. <br />
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[[Category:Administrators]]</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Flunk_Day_2018&diff=31438Flunk Day 20182018-04-25T22:43:58Z<p>69.161.61.229: /* Thursday April 26 */</p>
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<div>The hype, the hope, and the hurt,<br />
the facts and the phallices;<br />
when will you grab your <br />
6 foot [[bong]]? <br />
When should you buy your <br />
[[PBR]]? <br />
Have you spotted [[Teresa Amott]] <br />
without her human skin? <br />
Tell us about the unicorn <br />
that galloped through the [[quad]]. <br />
Pick your outfit, fill your bottles with rum,<br />
grab a shovel and dig<br />
dig <br />
d i g <br />
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Join us.<br />
Hear the [[friars]]. <br />
Join us with pots and pans <br />
and heart and hype.<br />
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Join us.<br />
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(don't forget to hydrate.)<br />
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==Wednesday March 21==<br />
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The perfect time for flunk day is the first day back! It’s tomorrow guys!<br />
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"YOU GET NOTHING! YOU LOSE! GOOD DAY, SIR!"<br />
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Too bad it wasn't this day.<br />
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==Monday March 26==<br />
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==Tuesday March 27==<br />
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==Wednesday March 28==<br />
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==Thursday March 29==<br />
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==Friday March 30==<br />
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==Monday April 2==<br />
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==Tuesday April 3==<br />
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==Wednesday April 4==<br />
.For the past two years Flunk Day has been week 8. why not a early flunk this year? grab your stash and dig the pit cause its coming early this year:)<br />
.Prairie fire fest is this day.<br />
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==Thursday April 5==<br />
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==Friday April 6==<br />
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==Saturday April 7==<br />
.Bob Lallky said that Flunk Day would be between Monday (April 9) and graduation.<br />
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^^^He is also in talks for bringing an entertainment act to campus for Flunk Day... rumor has it that 3OH!3, Bill Nye, and Smashmouth are being considered.<br />
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==Monday April 9==<br />
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==Tuesday April 10==<br />
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==Wednesday April 11==<br />
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==Thursday April 12==<br />
This day is not flunk day.<br />
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==Friday April 13==<br />
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Just to make that willy wonka bullshit all the creepier<br />
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^^^ B I T T E R ^^^<br />
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Just overheard confirmed Flunk Day Planner say Flunk Day always happens after Admitted Students Day #2. Start getting litty Monday the 16th.<br />
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Police officer who was called to the scene of our very first flunk scare predicts Friday the 13th flunk. FLUNK DAY CONFIRMED!<br />
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==Monday April 16==<br />
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ON THE CALENDAR!!!! THIS COULD BE HUGE!!!!!<br />
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Flunk day planner Bob Lallky's brother AND sister celebrate their birthday on April 15. Could he be planning the most epic birthday party for them ever??<br />
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Campus has been eerily silent about Flunk Day so far... Are they messing with us? Are they going to spring it on us early??? THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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==Tuesday April 17==<br />
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==Wednesday April 18==<br />
Take Back the Night March!!! Go get ready for Flunk Day by making the world a safe place<br />
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==Thursday April 19==<br />
Flunk Day.<br />
4/20.<br />
Weekend.<br />
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Senior Elise Goitia was spotted eating a lollipop and talking Wonka with a group of friends. Could they be conspiring for the Flunk?<br />
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CONFIRMED: Flunk Day is next week.<br />
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Flunk Day email sent out today!! <-- Beat me to it<br />
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[12:56 PM] Deb Southern has sent out the information email about Flunk Day. As the email states: LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!!<br />
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==Friday April 20==<br />
We can hope, can't we?<br />
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Andrew Salemi spotted in the Campus Life Office on Thursday, April 19th, after 8:00 PM. Flunk Day Confirmed.<br />
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TWO ALUMS, notorious Matt Soup and Zane Carlson, have been spotted around campus, hinting they may be in town for a bit. Could this mean Week 6 Flunk??? *wouldn't be the first time*<br />
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UPDATE: Senior Errol Kaylor has officially titled the honored "Flunk Day fuck", or the act of having *intimate* relations with someone during Flunk Day, as "fluck", or "flucking". Could this mean we're getting closer to the day? #itsalwaystomorrow<br />
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==Monday April 23==<br />
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Rumor has it that legendary flunk day queen is visiting this weekend. Could she know something we don't?? Preparing for a Monday flunk! <<------ WHO?<br />
Flunk day is assuredly this day, Monday, April 23rd. <---- Jess Ranard?<br />
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Friend who works in the mailroom said she saw a big box of Flunk Day cups with "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Flunktory, April 23rd 2018"!!! This is insane! <---- pics or it didn't happen pls. Also the lawns havent even been mowed yet soooo... I dunno<br />
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CONFIRMED, the people at Green Oaks have been given the warning. F-DAY!!!!!!<br />
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It can't be this soon!! The t-shirt order form for Flunk Day hasn't been sent out yet!!<- there's a rumor that they aren't doing pre-order this year, but actually selling at Flunk Day, one less predictor the FD planners don't have to worry about.<br />
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Well it wasn't today.<br />
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This morning, the caf opened 1 MINUTE early, at 7:29AM. This means that Flunk Day MUST be in 1 DAY - TOMORROW. The caf knows. This is enormous, you guys.<br />
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CONFIRMED BOB LALLKY OVERHEARD SAYING SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD DAY OF!<br />
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Andrew Salemi looks stressed. FLUNK DAY TOMORROW<br />
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https://imgur.com/a/KAxN0x8 Andrew Salemi and Bob Lallky seen talking. What does it mean?? 🤔 <— why are you the way that you are??? Omg i love it tho<----- confirming last minute details? THIS IS HUGEEEEE<br />
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Bob Lallky spotted on a booze run!!!!!!! GET UR STASHES!<br />
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==Tuesday April 24==<br />
Can't be this day. Lynette Lombard confirmed that the art department coordinated with planners because today is the Chicago field trip. <---All professors give the Flunk Day planner their important dates, but that doesn't guarantee that Flunk Day won't be on those days.<br />
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MORE SIGNIFICANTLY : It's the Almost There Fair which essentially coordinates all of the graduation/commencement stuff so they're NOT going to move that.<br />
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My dad (1983 alumnus) predicts this day for flunk. Could his mustache be hiding secrets we don't know????<br />
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Flunk Day planner Bob Lallky spotted already drinking.! <-----THIS COULD BE HUGEEEE<br />
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Bob Lalky was seen running shirtless screaming PURE IMAGINATION, Flunk Day confirmed. <br />
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Knox's Maggot says we won't miss Flunk Day this year<--- hide yo' kids hide yo' wife cuz the maggot finna come out here<br />
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1:00pm: Lawns are being cut! Flunk Day confirmed for tomorrow!<br />
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ALRIGHT PEEPS. I talked to Andrew Salemi about the tactics for flunk and he agreed to be put up here so heres what I talked about with him.<br />
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1) We read over the wiki fire and said the idea that mowed lawns = imminent flunk day was 'ridiculous'. It's a correlation to being spring term, nothing else.<br />
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2) Mail room scares just won't happen. He scoffed that he would actually mail something that was so obvious. We talked about different tactics for getting the shirts (small quantities over time or just mailing it to a different address<br />
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3) Last year people were able to figure out flunk days based off of the prospie calendar. He said that he's 'got someone in admissions' working with him to help shore up the prospie calendar.<br />
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4) Important dates aren't untouchable. He has to choose between days, so if it's between 20 students being angry or 50 then he'll choose the important day that gets 20 students angry. <br />
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yeah. do what you want with this information.<br />
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Seen on snapchat today: https://imgur.com/a/KnRmith Flunk Day tomorrow confirmed?<br />
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==Wednesday April 25==<br />
Confirmed: Craig Southern heard mentioning this date.<br />
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THERES A BASEBALL GAME AGAINST EUREKA COLLEGE BASEBALL THAT DOESNT APPEAR ON THEIR WEBSITE<br />
CONFIRMED BIIIIIITCH<br />
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Double Confirmed: Now the baseball game has been postponed. <-- THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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Ronnie caught saying yesterday that "flunk day won't happen til..." Slip up? Or fake out? <br />
Seems like he means flunk day won't be this week at least. <-------- who is Ronnie? Sounds like fake news! <--- Ronnie is one of the five people who plans Flunk Day and knows the d8, get your facts in order sweaty <---- what is Ronnie's surname?!?! <---- Ronnie Fair he's on Union Board on Flunk Day planning committee for sure. People have been trying to get him to talk for weeks this is his biggest slip up yet! Was he gonna say May????<br />
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Tennis matches that are on the Knox calendar for today do NOT appear on the other school's website!<br />
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4 perspective students are visiting this day. Not happening today <--- how definite of an indicator is this? Do the people who schedule the visits know what day is off limits for tours? <--- Allegedly, Admissions has made up fake prospective students / visits in the past <----- I REALLY don't think this matters at all. There are prospies here like every day during Spring term <———- In the past Admissions has asked for students who are willing to give tours on Flunk Day. They can’t stop prospies from coming so it doesn’t really mater if there are visitors or not<br />
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The lawns have all been mowed today. This is a good sign. Flunk Day is likely tomorrow!<br />
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-- Called the Country Inn & Suites on Henderson St. They have a room reserved for a T. Colequitt from ABC Party Rentals! Looked them up online and the company is based in Peoria. That is the company that usually sets up the rides and the ziplines! I'm pretty convinced... <-- THIS IS HUGE <--- and fake news, there is no ABC Party Rentals in Peoria!<br />
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Someone needs to go check the Country Inn & Suites parking lot tonight. <br />
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OK BUT can't be Wednesday cos like RAs have Wednesday mandatory meetings and what not??? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ so probably not a Wednesday. These peeps is sticklers, my dudes. <-- Can't those be rescheduled?<br />
<---- yes those are very easily rescheduled. the Mandatory RA meeting shouldn't stop flunk day in the slightest <----- it can literally be every day but Friday (as far as we know). It was on a Wednesday in 2015. <br />
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[4:06] Currently no trucks in Country Inn & Suites lot. I'll go back and check later tonight. Will post pictures if there are any trucks. <---- Heard a rumor that FDP Bob Lallky told all trucks to park in Monmouth. Send the troops!!!! <--- I'll go to Monmouth if there aren't any trucks at Galesburg hotels. <br />
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What's up with Cate Denial's history class field trip? Is this legit? Would it be a reason why the Flunk couldn't occur on the 25th? Is the field trip actually on Thursday, not Wednesday? WE NEED ANSWERS, PEOPLE!!!!!!! <--- We leave Wednesday morning and are gone the rest of the week!<br />
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Jennifer Templeton predicts that today is the day! Seen in email to advisee.<br />
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Asked to set an appointment with the Dean for tomorrow. His assistant said no because tomorrow was going to be "Cray Cray".<br />
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[8:15] Andrew Salemi seen leaving his office looking really stressed. Could he have stayed late to get all the final touches ready for Wednesday flunk?!<br />
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[9:11pm] Any update on trucks? <— just got back from checking and there were none in Galesburg<br />
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[9:30 pm] Alumni Hall locked this early, it is usually open at this time to study? Could it be closing early for tomorrow's Flunk Day?????<br />
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[9:56 pm] Saw some trucks in Galesburg. Nome of them were marked, so they probably aren't related to flunk day. Silver trailer was at Country Inn & Suites, U Haul truck was at the Holiday Inn, and the white trailer was at the Baymont Inn. https://imgur.com/a/X9Ih73G <—- Call me crazy but this looks like last years photo?!?! If so you are a very rude upper classmen.<br />
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Tennis match on Knox’s Event calender vs. IVCC, but does not appear on IVCC’s athletic calender!! This could be HUGE!<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObWrdYQ_6xY<br />
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There will be students in Washington D.C. probably no flunk :( <--- Has this stopped the flunk before???? <--- it was probably planned in advance, so they would plan around it. <--- Flunk day has fallen on the day of other events and trips before. <---- copied and pasted from above: "Important dates aren't untouchable. [Salami] has to choose between days, so if it's between 20 students being angry or 50 then he'll choose the important day that gets 20 students angry."<br />
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[11:08pm] Senior and friar Tenaya Morkner reportedly: A) made a ton of Jell-o shots and B) cancelled a BIG meeting she had planned tomorrow. Is she actually a secret planner?<br />
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UNION BOARD GOT THEIR SHIFTS FOR FLUNK DAY SO IT'S TODAY!!!!!!!! <--- does this for sure mean it's on Wednesday?<---The shift email was sent out few weeks ago <-- They got a another one today to remind them about their shifts the "if anything does happen tomorrow..." words were included.<br />
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If Flunk Day is tomorrow, I will be spending most of it doing schoolwork. Since Knox would not attack me in this fashion, I can only assume Flunk Day is not tomorrow. Wait, fuck. Attacking me in said fashion is exactly the sort of thing Knox would do. Never mind. Flunk Day confirmed<br />
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TRUCK SPOTTED ON CAMPUS. FLUNK DAY CONFIRMED<br />
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[1:37am] Trucks spotted at walmart and baseball game mysteriously cancelled<br />
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Pics?<br />
Go to sleep^ need all the rest you can get for FLUNK DAY<br />
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[4:00am] Ok so like no big deal but i just called the flunk day extension and while it says “today may fourth is flunk day” i think what it means to say is “today april 25th is flunk day” so like its been confirmed. BYE <--Flunk Day was on May fourth last year, wasn't it? <-- According to the wikifire the hotline was never made to stop saying "Today, May 4th is flunk day". Flunk Day still not confirmed<—- duh, issa joke.<br />
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[6:05am] No email has been sent yet. I'm assuming that it isn't today<br />
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[6:10 am] no email. Lets go back to sleep. Zafar is fake news<br />
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A large group of kids (they took up every table on the Gizmo patio) on some kind of field trip just arrived. Good thing this wasn't flunk day...<br />
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==Thursday April 26==<br />
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BIO 130 profs canceled the lab on this day. They've been pissed off in the past when flunk days fall on lab days. DO they know something we don't?????<br />
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TRiO has their Macbeth field trip to Chicago! Something to consider, though I am still a firm believer that Flunk Day is HAPPENING THIS DAY.<br />
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Softball game on the calendar - this date doesn't seem likely! <--- Athletics hasn't stopped flunk day in the past. <---- Are you referring to golf last year? <br />
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Muneeb Rehman’s Honor Project’s defense got moved from this day just now!!<br />
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Ronnie Fair (Union Board and flunk day planner confirmed) caught saying April 24th that "flunk day won't happen til..." Slip up? Or fake out? Seems like he means flunk day won't be this week at least. <-------- People have been trying to get him to talk for weeks this is his biggest spill yet! Was he gonna say May???? <--- That would make sense. Flunk day confirmed for next week? <------- sorry but I really don't think this Ronnie character is actually a FDP :/<br />
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Prof. [[James Mountjoy]] is acting REAL mysterious about this day. He's hinting that it "cannot be flunk day" due to a source that he highly trusts. When asked to elaborate, his face turned bright red. COuld this be connected to bio labs being canceled? CONFIRMED??<br />
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==Friday April 27==<br />
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Senior Sam Tatum celebrates his 22nd birthday on the 27th. First Friday Flunk EVER? THIS COULD BE HUGE!!!!!!!<br />
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==Monday April 30==<br />
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THERE'S A SOFTBALL GAME AGAINST MACMURRY COLLEGE ON THE SCHEDULE BUT IT DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR CALENDAR!!!!!!! IS THIS A CONSPIRACY TO HIDE FLUNK DAY??? THIS COULD BE HUGE!!!!<br />
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^^^^Confirmed<br />
^^^^^^DOUBLE CONFIRMED ITS FLUNK DAYYYYY<br />
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Eric Dickens is positive this is the day...why predict a Monday flunk when they rarely (if ever) happen? WHAT DOES HE KNOW<br />
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The temperature for this day is supposed to be 78 degrees Fahrenheit, talk about perfect weather for a Flunk! <-- That would be awesome but weather is not an indication of if flunkday will be soon.<br />
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Yet another day when Senior Libby Richmond has a conflict. Val Varanese wouldn't dare!<br />
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Andrea Ferrigno told our Printmaking class that a faculty member with insider knowledge wanted to get together Sunday night at the bars. Could the professors be pregaming for a Monday Flunk???<br />
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This date is Duane Oldfield's guess.<br />
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==Tuesday May 1==<br />
Prof. Todd Heidt predicts May 1 for Flunk Day.<br />
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No sporting events today! Week 8 flunk?<br />
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According to the calendar, it is Flunk Day pub night in Chicago and Colorado. C'mon- what better way to celebrate Flunk than to know alumni are doing it elsewhere?<br />
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81 degrees, ya'll! EIGHTY ONE DEGREES!!!!<br />
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Twas the night before flunk day<br />
and all throughout Knox <br />
not a creature was stirring, <br />
not even the fox.<br />
The students were sleeping,<br />
laughing and weeping;<br />
awaiting the day when they<br />
could start drinking. <br />
The mud pit was dug, the<br />
alarms were all set, Bob Lallky's <br />
big night was finally met. <br />
The friars wake up, a quarter to six--<br />
bringing pots and pans into the mix.<br />
They yell that it's Flunk Day!! But<br />
no one believes, but wait--<br />
I see bouncy houses behind the trees!!<br />
The day has arrived!! You run to the lawn,<br />
and flash a big smile at Eleanor Kahn.<br />
A day full of laughter, it's well worth the wait<br />
so get to bed now, you don't want to be late!<br />
^^^ Imma be mad at whoever wrote this if its actually flunk day^^^<br />
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==Wednesday May 2==<br />
Bob Lalky was heard laughing devilishly when asked about a May 2nd flunk.<br />
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All support to the FD planners. Y'all don't know the shit that goes into planning a secret event for 1200+ people. Like damn appreciate what you have<br />
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6 PM baseball game.<br />
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==Thursday May 3==<br />
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"John Krasinski is a god" - Bob Lallky, after praising ''The Quiet Place''<br />
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Men's Golf Championships on this day. Not sure how relevant this is.<br />
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==Friday May 4==<br />
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[[Flunk Day 2017]].<br />
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==Monday May 7==<br />
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Senior Libby Richmond is in Peoria this day for a big exam. Would secret planner plan flunk day on a day her sorority sister could not be there?? I think not! <---- WHO and WHo? IRRELEVANT WE NEED MORE RELEVANT INFORMATION GTFO<br />
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No sporting events today! Week 8 flunk?<br />
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ATTENTION: News from the Office of Communications—Megan Scott, who knows the exact date of Flunk Day, was overheard saying that historically Knox Flunks occur during later weeks (ironic due to the Very Late Flunk Blow-Up of 2016). She dropped the suggestion of Week 8. GUYS, THIS COULD BE HUGE.<br />
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==Tuesday May 8==<br />
No sporting events today! Week 8 flunk?<br />
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==Wednesday May 9==<br />
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[[Jonathan Powers]] always says Flunk Day will be May 9th, and since Jonathan Powers is always right, obviously Flunk Day will be May 9th.<br />
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No sporting events today! Week 8 flunk?<br />
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==Thursday May 10==<br />
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[[Flunk Day 2016]].<br />
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Confirmed Flunk Day planner Bob Lallky has to go to Peoria today, would he really plan it on a day where he wouldnt be here ????<br />
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No sporting events today! Week 8 flunk?<br />
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==Friday May 11==<br />
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=Monday May 14=<br />
Heard Andrew Salemi saying that we are really late this year. Week 9 flunk??<br />
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==Tuesday May 15==<br />
Heard Andrew Salemi saying that we are really late this year. Week 9 flunk??<br />
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==Wednesday May 16==<br />
Heard Andrew Salemi saying that we are really late this year. Week 9 flunk??<br />
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==Thursday May 17==<br />
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Smash Mouth has a concert tomorrow (May 18) in Waukegan Il, could they be stopping by for the long predicted legendary Smash Mouth flunk we have all been waiting for?!<br />
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==Friday May 19==<br />
Flunk Day confirmed because my calendar says May 19, 2018 is a Saturday. The 18th is Friday. So therefore. Flunk day will be May 18 which is the actual Friday?! CONFIRMED????<br />
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[[Category:Flunk Day]]</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Green_Oaks_Term&diff=31201Green Oaks Term2018-04-17T02:30:02Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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<div>Every other year, twelve to thirteen students (affectionately known as Oakies) embark on the most epic journey they may ever know. Traversing through the woods and tromping through the prairie, the students spend ten weeks exploring Knox's [[Green Oaks Biological Field Station]]. There are numerous field trips, most notably to several regional bird sanctuaries, all of the mounds, a few communes, and a full week in Wisconsin. The students take one of three classes at the 300 level, and an intensive, independent project is done. Most learning is self-initiated and self-employed, meaning that students learn what they want to, when they want to. Site-specific art is important. Diagonals move a picture. <br />
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Students immerse themselves in identifying the species around the field station, creating art they don't always understand to try to impress [[Tony Gant]], and whatever Katie and Gabe's class is (previously taught by Jon Wagner). The students work intently on embracing their inner coyotes, rescuing orphan burgers, and perfecting their skills in utilizing smooth duck whips. In this process, students also try to avoid desecrating grave sites and losing feet. Occasionally, they are forced to return to Galesburg to buy groceries. Other duties include: service projects, cleaning, cooking, dishes, making magical shit cult necklaces, and massaging Other Roberts.<br />
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Most importantly, every day at Green Oaks is better than Flunk Day. Hands down.<br />
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The '''2018 Oakies''' have been enduring an especially long and cold winter, and have only found solace in sourdough and whiskey while struggling to complete stupid puzzles. They can often be found eating origional trail wraps with a dessert of multivites, and ending the night by shotgunning tangerine La Croix. They may be becoming coyotes, but [[James Mountjoy]] is becoming a blueberry.<br />
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In the 2012 Spring Term session, the swoopyest students participated. That is, [[Steve Galdek]], [[Jamie Ruml]] <------worst oakie ever, Carrie Stephen, Rika Stoller, Evelyn Langley, [[Alyssa Kennamer]], [[Dani Hill]], Molly Olson, Hannah Tochtrop, [[Mya Kahler]], [[Jesse Sindler]], and Jules Ohman. The program assistants were [[Eric Ballard]] and [[Zak Kahn]].<br />
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^This is false. The best Green Oaks Term was in 2010.<br />
^False, 2014 Oakies are the best<br />
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The 2014 Oakies are actually poop heads: Jess Robinson, Night Heron Curnow, Donna Donahue, Shooting Starling Smith, Other Roberts, Cooney Cooney, [[Matt Lichty | Mattman Lichty]], Robilope Delaquess, Jason Deschamps, Leslie Carman, [[Nick Liberko]], Kelly Clare, and Samantha Smith. Alyssa Kennamer and Evelyn Langley, who has the potential to become a benevolent cult leader, are the program assistants. ALL 2014 Oakies are teachers and leaders.<br />
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2016 Oakies were unusual in that they drank and got high a lot, but they were also the best homies of all time.</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Tony_Gant&diff=31200Tony Gant2018-04-17T02:26:46Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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Artist extrodanaire. Tony is a brilliant, insightful and understanding sculpture, printmaking, and drawing professor. Refuses to live in places that have previously been residential. He doesn't follow linear time; when asked his age he responds "2." Likes his toast "prairie fire black." Needs to use hand gestures in order to indicate when he is joking. Will teach you how to build a shelf. Currently in a hate triangle with the Multiflora Rose and the Black Locust. Proud owner of two cats: Pablo and Luna. The boy loves shapes. Thinks Tupperware is a good date conversation. <br />
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Can't find him in office hours? Check his spot.<br />
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'''Aliases'''<br />
Tubby Two Tanks<br />
Paul<br />
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great guy.</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=James_Mountjoy&diff=31199James Mountjoy2018-04-17T02:13:55Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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<div>Jim Mountjoy is an Associate Professor and chair of [[Biology]], along with his wife, [[Jennifer Templeton]]. He is proudly Canadian, and tends to favor species with Canada in the name. Hhe claims to love all species, except really that just means birds. Has many lists of birds, including those he has eaten (example: roadkill owls, hummingbird). Has never been seen without a Diet Coke and his binocular harness, but it has been rumored that he drinks sparkling water at dinner and occasionally trades the binoculars for a ski mask in order to view woodcock in the prairie. Can identify what birds had for breakfast based on the pitch of their call. Favorite donut is Krispy Kreme. According to a long lost love letter, Jim's beard has been the same length for 30 years. He strongly believes it is not sustainable to come to a full stop at stop signs, but he will stop and swerve for birds. <br />
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'''Aliases:'''<br />
Jim "Bearded Mountain Man" Mountjoy<br />
Mij<br />
Captain Canada<br />
Jim-dad/Jim-slice<br />
Jimmy McJoy<br />
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Confirmed: not a sociopath. AKA, easily startled.<br />
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[[Category:Faculty]]</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Green_Oaks_Term&diff=31145Green Oaks Term2018-04-06T19:00:49Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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<div>Every other year, twelve to thirteen students (affectionately known as Oakies) embark on the most epic journey they may ever know. Traversing through the woods and tromping through the prairie, the students spend ten weeks exploring Knox's [[Green Oaks Biological Field Station]]. There are numerous field trips, most notably to several regional bird sanctuaries, all of the mounds, a few communes, and a full week in Wisconsin. The students take one of three classes at the 300 level, and an intensive, independent project is done. Most learning is self-initiated and self-employed, meaning that students learn what they want to, when they want to. Site-specific art is important. Diagonals move a picture. <br />
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Students immerse themselves in identifying the species around the field station, creating art they don't always understand, and whatever Katie and Gabe's class is (previously taught by Jon Wagner). The students work intently on embracing their inner coyotes, rescuing orphan burgers, and perfecting their skills in utilizing smooth duck whips. In this process, students also try to avoid desecrating grave sites and losing feet. Occasionally, they are forced to return to Galesburg to buy groceries. Other duties include: service projects, cleaning, cooking, dishes, making magical shit cult necklaces, and massaging Other Roberts.<br />
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Most importantly, every day at Green Oaks is better than Flunk Day. Hands down.<br />
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The '''2018 Oakies''' have been enduring an especially long and cold winter, and have only found solace in sourdough and whiskey while struggling to complete stupid puzzles. They can often be found eating origional trail wraps with a dessert of multivites, and ending the night by shotgunning tangerine La Croix. They may be becoming coyotes, but Jim is becoming a blueberry.<br />
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In the 2012 Spring Term session, the swoopyest students participated. That is, [[Steve Galdek]], [[Jamie Ruml]] <------worst oakie ever, Carrie Stephen, Rika Stoller, Evelyn Langley, [[Alyssa Kennamer]], [[Dani Hill]], Molly Olson, Hannah Tochtrop, [[Mya Kahler]], [[Jesse Sindler]], and Jules Ohman. The program assistants were [[Eric Ballard]] and [[Zak Kahn]].<br />
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^This is false. The best Green Oaks Term was in 2010.<br />
^False, 2014 Oakies are the best<br />
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The 2014 Oakies are actually poop heads: Jess Robinson, Night Heron Curnow, Donna Donahue, Shooting Starling Smith, Other Roberts, Cooney Cooney, [[Matt Lichty | Mattman Lichty]], Robilope Delaquess, Jason Deschamps, Leslie Carman, [[Nick Liberko]], Kelly Clare, and Samantha Smith. Alyssa Kennamer and Evelyn Langley, who has the potential to become a benevolent cult leader, are the program assistants. ALL 2014 Oakies are teachers and leaders.<br />
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2016 Oakies were unusual in that they drank and got high a lot, but they were also the best homies of all time.</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Green_Oaks_Term&diff=31144Green Oaks Term2018-04-06T18:50:17Z<p>69.161.61.229: </p>
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<div>Every other year, twelve to thirteen students (affectionately known as Oakies) embark on the most epic journey they may ever know. Traversing through the woods and tromping through the prairie, the students spend ten weeks exploring Knox's [[Green Oaks Biological Field Station]]. There are numerous field trips, most notably to several regional bird sanctuaries, all of the mounds, a few communes, and a full week in Wisconsin. The students take one of three classes at the 300 level, and an intensive, independent project is done. Most learning is self-initiated and self-employed, meaning that students learn what they want to, when they want to. Site-specific art is important. Diagonals move a picture. <br />
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Students immerse themselves in identifying the species around the field station, creating art they don't always understand, and whatever Katie and Gabe's class is (previously taught by Jon Wagner). The students work intently on embracing their inner coyotes, rescuing orphan burgers, and perfecting their skills in utilizing smooth duck whips. In this process, students also try to avoid desecrating grave sites and losing feet. Occasionally, they are forced to return to Galesburg to buy groceries. Other duties include: service projects, cleaning, cooking, dishes, making magical shit cult necklaces, and massaging Other Roberts.<br />
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Most importantly, every day at Green Oaks is better than Flunk Day. Hands down.<br />
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The '''2018 Oakies''' have been enduring an especially long and cold winter, and have only found solace in sourdough and whiskey while struggling to complete stupid puzzles. They can often be found eating origional trail wraps with a dessert of multivites, and ending the night by shotgunning La Croix. <br />
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In the 2012 Spring Term session, the swoopyest students participated. That is, [[Steve Galdek]], [[Jamie Ruml]] <------worst oakie ever, Carrie Stephen, Rika Stoller, Evelyn Langley, [[Alyssa Kennamer]], [[Dani Hill]], Molly Olson, Hannah Tochtrop, [[Mya Kahler]], [[Jesse Sindler]], and Jules Ohman. The program assistants were [[Eric Ballard]] and [[Zak Kahn]].<br />
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^This is false. The best Green Oaks Term was in 2010.<br />
^False, 2014 Oakies are the best<br />
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The 2014 Oakies are actually poop heads: Jess Robinson, Night Heron Curnow, Donna Donahue, Shooting Starling Smith, Other Roberts, Cooney Cooney, [[Matt Lichty | Mattman Lichty]], Robilope Delaquess, Jason Deschamps, Leslie Carman, [[Nick Liberko]], Kelly Clare, and Samantha Smith. Alyssa Kennamer and Evelyn Langley, who has the potential to become a benevolent cult leader, are the program assistants. ALL 2014 Oakies are teachers and leaders.<br />
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2016 Oakies were unusual in that they drank and got high a lot, but they were also the best homies of all time.</div>69.161.61.229http://thewikifire.org/index.php?title=Flunk_Day_2016&diff=29502Flunk Day 20162016-04-26T02:57:07Z<p>69.161.61.229: /* Wednesday, April 27th */</p>
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But seriously, '''the more contributors we have, the more fun it gets.''' No matter how crazy your theory or evidence (or lack thereof), we want to hear it. More activity equals more hype, and more hype equals a better Flunk for all.<br />
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==Long ago in a galaxy far far away...==<br />
"If people don't play in the mud pit next year, I'm not donating to Knox... I will be withholding all ten of my dollars... Apparently there were a combination of factors that caused its downfall [in 2015]. But as our nation's first president, Bruce Springsteen, once said, 'maybe everything that dies someday comes back.'" - [[Roger Taylor]]<br />
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==Wednesday, March 23rd==<br />
Let the games begin bitches!!<br />
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Tuesday, FB, [[Matt Sugai]]: "Flunk Day is tomorrow. Pass it on." Whoa, deja vu... <--- 52 likes <--- CONFIRMED by perennial Flunk Day Planner [[Cassie McLaughlin]]<br />
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Flunk Day planners-- [[Cassie McLaughlin]]? <-- CONFIRMED, I heard from her last term that she's planning again!! [[Kati stemple]]? <-- CONFIRMED! Heard Kati has a class she can skip a paper in? Indicatory of the flunk, perhaps? Vlad Papancea? <--- He has junior status! Naomi Morishita?<--CONFIRMED, overheard her telling another person <br />
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[1:34pm] [[Kati stemple]] spotted at Dollar General buying two Flunk Day jugs. Double fisting? [[Edward Flunky Hands]]? Predicting an early Flunk!<br />
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==Thursday, March 24th==<br />
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Tonight is the night - where we will learn the flunk theme and the first friar hopefuls will sign up. Place your bets and predictions here:<br />
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The Flunk Awakens?<br />
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The Flunk Games?<br />
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Super Flunk? Guardians of the Flunk?<br />
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Medieval Flunk? The Knights of the Flunk? <br />
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What will it be?<br />
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[5:37] [[Helmut Mayer]] (or his evil twin???) spotted at Walmart. Flunk Day Confirmed<br />
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[8:48] The theme has been revealed: Night of the Living Flunk <-- CONFIRMED!! We have zombies<br />
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==Sunday, March 27th==<br />
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[3:12pm] Jesus spotted rising from the dead. ZOMBIE. The flunk must be upon us.<br />
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[4:20pm] Praise it. Blaze it. Easter Flunk.<br />
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==Tuesday, March 29==<br />
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Too early for Flunk? I say it's NEVER too early to Flunk <-- CONFIRMED, Flunk Day is tomorrow<br />
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[7:41pm] Lights spotted still on in the [[Campus Life]] office long after all other offices are closed. Making last minute preparations or just putting in extra hours to prepare for an early Flunk this year? THIs COuLD BE HUgE<br />
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==Wednesday, March 30th==<br />
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The Flunk Gods have smiled down upon us. With tonight's wonderful rainstorms, tomorrow there will be wonderful MUD!!! Portents of things (and pits) to come? I think so!!<br />
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Seniors heard turning up all night in Hamblin on a weeknight. Do they know something we don't?<br />
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==Saturday, April 2nd==<br />
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[1:40 PM] Kati Stemple overheard telling her parents what Flunk Day is. Secret Planners? <-- Confirmed. Entirely a planner, less than secret. <--The joke explained: Her parents are secret planners.<br />
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==Sunday, April 3rd==<br />
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A wild blood splatter has been spotted in Seymour Union. Zombie blood? The flunk is upon us! Picture: http://oi65.tinypic.com/339rpqr.jpg<br />
Another "wiped out" splatter found on the path towards the library. THIS IS HUGE!!!!!!!!! -> http://oi63.tinypic.com/2qwfslg.jpg<br />
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==Tuesday, April 5th==<br />
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[5:17 PM] Travis spotted in the Gizmo, and back from his Honeymoon. You know Flunk Day could never happen without him...<br />
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==Thursday, April 7th==<br />
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[[Matt Sugai]] noted a spike in respiratory illnesses on campus this week. ...or are they simple respiratory illnesses? <-- Zombification beginning? This could be HUGE <--- PDS (Partially Deceased Syndrome) anyone?<br />
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==Monday, April 11th==<br />
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Ren Barkey's cat [SMore] is almost done with her heat, Flunk Day can't happen until SMore gets better.<br />
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I found this place http://www.fwworld.com/newattractions.html that has all kinds of flunk equipment. Somebody give them a call to ask about their delivery to Knox College and ask about the date!<br />
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==Tuesday, April 12==<br />
Seniors are changing their profile photos to embrace the Flunk? Will it be upon us soon???? <-- CONFIRMED [[Annie Ford]], [[Rohail Khan]], Flunk Day planner [[Kati Stemple]] (!!), and many more are changing over!<br />
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Elise Goitia spotted in Caf carrying a water gun. Perhaps arming herself for a huge Flunk Day water fight against a horde of strange hydrophobic zombies???<br />
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Becky Benner rescued a baby squirrel from being attacked by a larger, older squirrel yesterday afternoon, sustaining scratches in the process. Today, she's not feeling so well. Squirrels can transmit rabies, and the rabies virus is the basis for the Rage Virus of the 28 Days Later franchise... ZOMBIFICATION CONFIRMED. THIS COULD BE HUGE!<br />
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Today's Kati Stemple's birthday, so she's not doing homework today. Flunk Tomorrow?<br />
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Could this be a sign that the flunk is upon us?! https://www.facebook.com/okmagazineuk/videos/vb.100276386686649/1004237359623876/?type=2&theater <--CONFIRMED!!<br />
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UB seniors getting turnt off campus--getting ready for tomorrow?<br />
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==Wednesday, April 13th==<br />
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No Flunk Day, but the first Flunk Scare! Incidentally, this year's first Flunk Scare occurred on the one year anniversary of last year's first Flunk Scare!<br />
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Mudpit gains sentience, starts Facebook account apparently? Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011678748903<br />
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==Friday, April 15th==<br />
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Last Admitted Students Day - All dates from here on out are fair game <-- Flunk Day has happened on Admitted Students Day before. Tomorrow is always Flunk Day. Never lose hope. The velociraptors will catch you otherwise. <--- tru <--- But it's also a Friday. They would be breaking a lot of cardinal rules of the Flunk for it to be on this day.<br />
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For the last 3 years, Deb Southern has emailed students about Flunk Day information. I don't see it straying from this trend this year. <-- Didn't you get the memo? The velociraptors will catch you if you lose hope<br />
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There have been an unsettling number of cats in the business of making kittens spotted on campus. Could it be hormones in the food? Chemtrails? Or maybe ...the flunk approaches?<br />
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==Monday, April 18th==<br />
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10:43 PM: is it tomorrow?<br />
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==Tuesday, April 19th==<br />
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[1:13 PM] THE FLUNK INFORMATION EMAIL HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN SENT. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I REPEAT - THE FLUNK EMAIL HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY SENT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL <-- this happened on monday not tuesday i hope you didn't think today was tuesday the whole day<br />
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==Wednesday, April 20th==<br />
#confirmed<br />
[https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-0/s526x395/12993365_10153993233497367_7880862704416969942_n.jpg?oh=68b345f70ce08457ad99564c3b18e07a&oe=577A9595] <-- Source?? Clearer picture?? It's so small I can't read almost any of it. 20th? 26th? Can't tell.<br />
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Kati Stemple pissed that the schedule leaked <--CONFIRMED!<br />
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UPS driver mentions that "Flunk Day must be coming up pretty soon," has knowing smile.<br />
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They honestly can't expect college students to not open any windows or doors on 4/20. Cover-up for Flunk Day? [http://imgur.com/cFEeAra]<br />
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[5:07] The schedule from this entry was posted to Yik Yak not long ago, but it has come down incredibly quickly... Planners covering their tracks?? THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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[6:45] the flunk day schedule from here is back up on Yik Yak<br />
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Someone go check Walmart and the hotel parking lots for trucks <--There were trucks! CONFIRMED! <-- Were they Entertainment Avenue trucks? Cuz there are always trucks. The question is if they're the RIGHT trucks. <-- Confirmed. Saw white trucks, unmarked. THIS IS HUGE.<br />
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[9:13 PM] Union Board Seniors and the junior Secret Flunk Day Planner are having their "weekly dinner". Flunk Day tomorrow. <--CONFIRMED<br />
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[10:59] On the way to check hotel parking lots, it was discovered that a section of south street is closed for construction between Prairie and Kellogg. Could be because of the new art building, but more importantly this is #suspicious. <br />
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[11:08] Just got conformation that the road block is due to a 6 foot deep hole in the road being dug up, from the bottom to the top. Could the construction of the new art building have been zoned a top a lost grave site? Has the promise of a building specific to art students awoken something terrifying and malicious in the corpses that lay beneath? Are the zombies angered that when they were art majors, they didn't get a building entirely to themselves? Only time will tell, but our answers will come soon. <br />
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[11:25] flunk watch: Yik yak is blowing up with posts about flunk day<br />
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Mail room lights are on! Flunk day confirmed?<br />
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Can I get a hooyaah? <-- HOOYAAH<br />
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[12:28] Dog spotted in Hamblin. Because no pet owner wants their dog to miss out on the impending Flunk<br />
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==Thursday, April 21st==<br />
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[8:34 PM] Senior UB member [[Hanh Bui]] and [[Jazmine Kenny]], roommate of Flunk planner Kati Stemple, spotted with friends drinking and discussing the glories of 4/20. Could they be preparing for a flunky Thursday?<br />
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Freshman are being driven around by upperclassmen to get their first stashes. They can sense it in their fresh blood.<br />
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[8:48 PM] [[Hanh Bui]], senior UB member, seen making drinks for friends to start the Flunk season off right. "Flunk day is tomorrow" as she is chugging a mixed drink.<br />
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[8:55 PM] "I need to buy an air horn. I need to buy a FUCKING AIR HORN." --[[Jazmine Kenny]] <br />
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Yik Yak has spoken: "The mud pit demands a virgin sacrifice!!!!!!!!!" [http://imgur.com/MElFmQq] <-- And here is our glorious pit at dawn. Still a bit small, but well-churned and awaiting it's sacrifice<br />
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[9:32 PM] Campus has been entirely too quiet and not smelly enough for a proper 4/20... everyone saving it all up for tomorrow?<br />
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[10:49 PM] Belligerently drunk humans heard attempting (and failing) to shout their excitement about Flunk Day to the heavens. Or at least that's what I assume they were shouting - very few real words appeared to be used.<br />
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[11:19 PM] Jazmine Kenny and Hanh Bui AND Hyunjin Jung (Senior Class President) seen getting drunken snacks and fueling up for the impending flunk??<br />
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==Friday, April 22nd==<br />
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Earth Day Flunk Day? <-- Predictions of an early Flunk abound, so perhaps. Also, what's better for the Earth than all of those lovely, decomposing Zombie bodies? <--But are they organic? <-- Are they gluten free? <--- Are they vegan? <--- What does a vegan zombie say? GRRRAAAAAAAAIIINNNSSS...<br />
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wtf you guys its not going to be on a Friday. <-- Flunk Day is always tomorrow. If you say otherwise, the zombies will get you<br />
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Via Facebook: "When is Flunk Day? :D" - Matt Sugai <--- "Tomorrow." - Cassie McLaughlin <--- EARTH DAY/FRIDAY FLUNK CONFIRMED!<br />
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[[Tevin Liao]], mailroom spy extraordinaire, reported that several massive boxes arrived today for Travis. They were never processed by the mailroom because Travis swooped in an snuck them out the back door right away. Sounds like Flunk goodies!!! As far as a next-week Flunk Day, THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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[5:51] I'm pretty sure it wasn't today... but I just regained consciousness from my 4/20 escapades so I might have missed it. HOLY CRAP WAS IT YESTERDAY!?!<br />
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==Monday, April 25th==<br />
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Shirt sales wrapped up on Friday, and the Flunk goodies likely came in on the same day - Early Monday Flunk?<br />
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YO! CLASS OF 2016! STEP UP YOUR GAME!!! YOU CALL THOSE PITIFUL ATTEMPTS FLUNK DAY SCARES!?! WEAK!!! <-- Well today is going to be flunk day or there is gonna be a massive scare... so...<br />
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Monday Flunk won't happen. Too many concerns about people partying from Sunday into Monday. The theme is Zombies not alcohol poisoning! <-- Has happened on a Monday before, and it works because very few people anticipate it. This doesn't rule it out. <--- Its been either monday or Wednesday for the past few years, I'm pretty sure a Monday flunk is pretty predictable. SAME GOES FOR YOU WEDNESDAY the 27th!!! <br />
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Flunk day is gonna be on the 26th! I KNOW FOR SURE! SOMEONE MAKE A ENTRY FOR THAT DAY! IDK HOW!!! :'( <-- your wish has been granted<br />
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Planner Cassie McLaughlin showed me her Flunk jug! She says she can't wait to use it, but will not confirm a Flunk Day this week! THIS IS HUGE!!!!!! <--- Confirmed! i saw it, zombies and red glitter all over it she decorated in post lobby like so obvious. <----- CONFIRMED MONDAY FLUNK CONFIRMED #getturnt #ineedanotherfifth <br />
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Jess Ranard the #flunkqueen who #getsrowdy will be in town so it's DEFINITELY flunk day #digthepit #nickelback #undierun2016<br />
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[9:35 PM] KATI SPOTTED IN WALMART BUYING HER FLUNK DAY STASH!!!! FLUNK DAY CONFIRMED <---- pics or it didn't happen <---- [https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/13046130_952350928213608_2007864688_n.png?oh=e740c7f5e44d19c06a6fa101e7287516&oe=571FD155]<br />
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[9:42PM] All the good mixers are cleaned out of the C-store - [http://imgur.com/rhygy9n Everybody's stashing up!]<br />
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[9:52 PM] CASSIE WAS SO MAD TO SEE THE FLUNK ISSUE OF TKS SITTING IN POST LOBBY. Literally heard her say "this is supposed to be confidential, everything is ruined!" also she was carrying a bag from the quickie <---- it's the Flunk Day issue from two years ago. We have extras in the pub office. This year's issue is still confidential. <--- PICS OF THE NEW ISSUE OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN<br />
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[10:01 PM] Prepare your booze, the flunk is coming!!!!<br />
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[10:04 PM] Junior Riya Tiwari has decorated her flunk day jug. THIS COULD BE HUGE! <----- confirmed! jug as per usual is glittery as fuck <br />
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[10:17 PM] Travis is doing laundry. THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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[10:37 PM] Kasich and Cruz form alliance to take down Donald Drumpf Flunk Day confirmed<br />
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[10:43 PM] TRUCKS SEEN AT THE HOTELS DRIVE BY CONFIRMED<----FLUNK DAY CONFIRMED[http://thewikifire.org/images/thumb/1/15/Flunk1.JPG/640px-Flunk1.JPG] (brought to you by Margaret Pinkerton)<br />
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[10:55 PM] New York Islanders win a playoff series for the first time since 1993 THIS COULD BE HUGE<br />
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[10:58 PM] CASSIE AND KATI PLANNING TO GO THE QUICKIE. THIS!! IS!! HUGEEEE!!!!<br />
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[11:18 PM] Trains blowing in the distance!!! Flunk confirmed.<br />
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[11:20 PM] Roger Taylor spotted in the bell tower takin' a big hit on the ol' 10 footer. F l u n k f l u n k f l u n k <<<---- CONFIRMED, ROGER TAYLOR IS TRIPPIN WITH [[Edward Flunky Hands]]<br />
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[11:20PM (ish)] Group of femme people drive by the quads screaming "it's flunk day tomorrow!" <br />
[11:34 PM] Someone needs to go check and see if the mail room lights are on. <---- yik yak says they are on!<br />
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[11:48 PM] Coltan saw a flunk day planner hurrying and buying alcohol. She then told him "see you tomorrow." (!!!!) The past few years before flunk day, professor Matsuda gave no homeworks due before flunk day, and he didn't give my friend homework this weekend. Flunk confirmated<br />
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[11:49 PM] I am F5ing this so hard. Flunk confirmed<br />
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[11:55 PM]Confirmation by Dave Hoffman... can't get more real than this. [http://imgur.com/FbaUS99 Proof!] <-- That's not Dave Hoffman... you are false<br />
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[12:00 AM] Alumni and known friend of Kati seen at Cherry!!!!!!! Flunk day tomorrow!!!!!<---- Pics or it didnt happen.<br />
People going cray at midnight-<br />
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[12:00 AM] It's officially my parakeet's first birthday, today's the day!<br />
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[12:11 AM] Rosie Castle was seen driving her soccer mom van, screaming "it's flunk day, motherfuckers". Flunk Day confirmed.<br />
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[12:33 AM] Zanger apt is already turning up...Flunk Day confirmed<br />
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[12:42 AM] Jazmine Kenny spotted screaming outside her balcony about secrets of the flunk to her trusted Beta friends...Flunk CONFIRMED <br />
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[12:59 AM] Flunk day planner Kati and her roommate Jazmine are cleaning their apartment at one AM while using a new febreez scent called Flunk Day...the whole campus can smell it in the air.<br />
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[1:18 AM] Police cars driving by the quads, getting ready for flunk in the morning?<br />
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[3:51 AM] Car honked its horn. Rallying friends for flunk day?<br />
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Greatest scare ever. No Flunk day!<br />
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==Tuesday, April 26th== <br />
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Softball games against MacMurray College cancelled, THIS COULD BE HUGE [https://www.mac.edu/athletics/softball/scores.asp] <------- CONFIRMED! And all remaining games are home-games, which are much easier to reschedule/fake us out with.<br />
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HOLY CRAP BATMAN! I Just saw a trailer with zombies in it at the Walmart!<br />
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Schneider Calc test---------->Flunk Day Confirmed!<br />
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Baseball and softball play tomorrow... No flunk day sorry guys <-- Games get moved and dates get faked<br />
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Campus events email topped with a lovely little zombie story - Travis's way of subtly telling us it's tomorrow? [http://imgur.com/nufPWHT]<br />
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[4:50 PM] TKS member [[Tawni Sasaki]] had to skip out early from a club meeting to go work on the paper. Pub night is usually Wednesdays. TKS staff frantically putting together the Flunk Paper in preparation for tomorrow? <----TKS makes the flunk day issue at the beginning of spring term.<br />
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[6:10 PM] YOU GUYS. The games are canceled on the other schools' website but not on ours!!! <----- Where does it say this?<br />
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No chance it's going to be Tuesday, it's housing day. <-- You guys really think that can't be rescheduled?? It's run by the same office in charge of Flunk Day<br />
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[8:52 PM] There's a whole lot more whooping and hollering in Hamblin than a normal Monday night...<br />
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==Wednesday, April 27th==<br />
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There are predictions of early Flunk, and this date is close to the past three years' dates but not overlapping - looks pretty likely...<br />
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<br />
Looked at the event calendar and there is nothing on this day aside from pre-enrollment and a club meeting. Of even more interest is the fact that block housing is on the 26th only - doesn't block usually go for two days... Very suspicious<- Block was one day last year- Not confirming this date <----CONFIRMED LETS FLUNK!!!<br />
<br />
I have a friend who managed to get in touch with Dolores O'Riordan (the lead singer of the Cranberries) she said that it was not out of the realm of possibility that they would be performing there hit song for Knoxies on this day. <--- CONFIRMED my cousin is seeing them live in Wisconsin on Sunday the 24th! The band is in the area!<br />
<br />
This is both Rup and Cough Kid's prediction. It must be true. <----- The Rup-inator has been accurately predicting the 'Day of Flunk' for almost a decade if this isn't the best evidence of a Wednesday Flunk idk what is...<br />
<br />
tamott spotted with lizard posse. mating season disturbed by the upcoming flunk.<br />
<br />
No events planned for this day! None that can't be canceled at least!<br />
<br />
I just started dating this really cute undead girl. Yeah Warm Bodies style don't judge! She said that the rest of her horde would be arriving sometime midweek. So yeah Night of the Living Flunk is going to be on this day.<br />
<br />
Junior Riya Tiwari tweeted saying flunk day is this day and proceeded to delete it immediately so I TRUST HER? <----confirmed but why would she know? <========CONSPIRACY OR HUGE<br />
<br />
Flunk Day Planner Kati Stemple seen huddled in a dark corner of Seymour Library Murmuring "I will not get weird, I will not get weird" Many Knox partiers such as Stemple drink on Wednesdays, titling the party night "weird Wednesday." IT IS A SIGN. <-------- OK, but to be fair she does that basically every Monday evening.<br />
<br />
==Thursday, April 28th==<br />
<br />
[[Flunk Day 2014]]. With all the rampant predictions of an early Flunk, could we be seeing a repeat performance? If so, we must get to hyping before it's too late.<br />
<br />
Rumor has it that planner Kati Stemple received a twin camouflage air mattress from sender "FLUNK DAY IS TOMORROW." Extra bed for a Surprise guest? flunk Day must be near. <--- CONFIRMED<br />
<br />
Walked by some of the offices in Old Main and over heard the staff talking loudly. The words I was able to pick up was "flunk day<br />
, "April 28th", "funds", and "Teresa". <-- Pics (or recordings) or it didn't happen<br />
<br />
Seasoned alumni confirm this to be the day of Flunk<br />
<br />
==Friday, April 29th==<br />
<br />
This was Flunk Day last year. <br />
<br />
It's Emma Downing's birthday. Emma predicted that flunk day would be 4/29 last year. This year too? <-- It's also national dance day!<br />
<br />
"Flunk Day is definitely going to be on my birthday." --Oracular prediction from Emma Downing.<br />
<br />
==Sunday, May 1st==<br />
<br />
This was [[Flunk Day 2013]]. Good for predictive purposes, and perhaps indicating the Tuesday the 3rd?<br />
<br />
==Monday, May 2nd==<br />
<br />
This date went a long time without an entry...<br />
<br />
The only thing listed on the online menus for this day is 'Meatless Monday.' Epic Flunk fakeout?<br />
<br />
==Tuesday, May 3rd==<br />
<br />
Pretty likely date - close to previous years' dates, and late enough to let the weather get nice<br />
<br />
==Wednesday, May 4th==<br />
<br />
Will the Flunk be on May the 4th in honor of the Theme That Should Have Been: The Flunk Awakens? The Force is strong in the Flunk and it says May 4th. <br />
<br />
Hanh Bui, senior UB member and self-proclaimed "Flunk Queen" predicts the Flunk will come. Her stash is kept in her far-away Palace with a sticky note on it that says "May 4th." <----------CONFIRMED<br />
<br />
==Thursday, May 5th==<br />
<br />
Ahh the long awaited Cinco de Flunko - will it finally be upon us?<br />
<br />
This is also the only (viable week)day aside from the 27th within the normal two week period with no events on the calendar aside from pre-enrollment and club meetings. The signs are looking good<br />
<br />
==Monday, May 9th==<br />
<br />
"No need for the wikifire. It's May 9th." - Jonathan Powers<br />
<br />
==Last Year's Flunk==<br />
[[Flunk Day 2015]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]]<br />
<br />
== History in Galesburg ==<br />
The second oldest chapter of a fraternity at Knox College after Beta Theta Pi (1855), Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1867. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national fraternity Sigma Nu. The chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation despite it being out of sequence with the other national chapters, one of only two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do so. When Lombard College closed in 1930 and students transferred to Knox, Delta Theta moved to Knox as well, and has been active at Knox ever since. Delta Theta has been continuously active since 1867––two years before the founding of the Sigma Nu national organization in 1869. The longest continuously running chapter of a fraternity at Knox (as Beta was inactive for a number of years), Delta Theta is also the oldest continuously running chapter of Sigma Nu in the world.<br />
<br />
== Reputation ==<br />
<br />
Loved by some, tolerated by others.<br />
<br />
Known to throw great parties, and instigate great heckling, adorable hijinks, and fantastic group dances. <br />
<br />
Always expect greatness. You will receive it.<br />
<br />
== Chapter House ==<br />
[[Image:Eldiabloverde.jpg|thumb|El Diablo Verde]]<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu chapter house (or ''''SNouse'''') is located at 556 S. West Street across from the [[Quad]] loading dock. It is the smallest chapter house of any fraternity at Knox by square footage, and shares the lowest housing capacity with [[Sigma Chi]]. <br />
<br />
A notable feature of the chapter house is its unique and somewhat impromptu [[Hookah Room]], also called the Sun Room or Flag Room. Resting precariously above the front deck, the Hookah Room is the house's most famous feature, consisting of a small room filled with couches, giant bean-bags, and cushions. Red and blue lights are also in there, but they don't always work. Flags from the countries of its international students decorate the walls, and provide a much better view than the back end of the Quads. It was the lair of the giant, double-bowled, four-hosed [[Snookah]], ''''El Diablo Verde.'''', until a horrible milk-related accident over the summer of 2009. But we're not gross anymore, I promise! <br />
<br />
Now by the luck of the gods and the kindness of alumni (one in particular), Sigma Nu is graced with another 4 hose [[Snookah]], Justly named "The Basestar" from the chapter's massive indulgence in ''Battlestar Galactica''. It is in a positioned in a fantastic moving table, made by [[ADAM KENT]].<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu house may be scrappy, but the brothers have put a lot of work into it (no, really, they're working on it all the time). It's full of pleasant surprises, and is considered by many to be the most unique of the fraternity houses. Some views of the house are presented on this page.<br />
[[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]]<br />
[[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]]<br />
[[Image:wespaint.jpg|thumb|Tastefully positioned paintings]]<br />
[[Image:Westcut.JPG|thumb|Requires no explanation]]<br />
<br />
===Special Rooms in the House===<br />
<br />
The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, the Orange Room)<br />
<br />
The [[Terrordome]]<br />
<br />
The [[Chamba Chamber]]<br />
<br />
[[Doctor Lazer's Office]]<br />
<br />
The [[Rude Room]]<br />
<br />
The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb<br />
<br />
The [[Flag Room]], [[Hookah Room]], or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer.<br />
<br />
The [[Lounge]]<br />
<br />
''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]''<br />
<br />
* [[History of Sigma Nu Houses]]<br />
<br />
== Leadership ==<br />
<br />
Faculty Advisor: [[Jaime Spacco]] (2013-present)<br />
<br />
===2014-15===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Clint Davis]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Carl Waldhart]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Ian Moody]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[John Bird]]<br />
<br />
===2013-14===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Robert Turski]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Aidan Juhl]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jack Axley]]<br />
<br />
===2012-13===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[John Ebbers]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Peter White]]<br />
<br />
===2011-12===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Michael Kolbeck]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Harrison Graham]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Stefan Feer]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Tim Peebles]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jamie Ruml]]<br />
<br />
===2010-11===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Wesley Gunther]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: Andrew Polk<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Muneer Rizvydeen]]<br />
<br />
===2009-10===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Sean Frohling]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
=== 2008-09 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Reed Wang]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
=== 2007-08 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: Alex Kemmsies<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Doug Davison]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[David Nolan]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Brian C Zhang]]<br />
<br />
=== 2006-07 ===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Eric Langston]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Sean McKittrick]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Andrew Kama]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]]<br />
<br />
* [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]]<br />
<br />
== Parties ==<br />
While Sigma Nu is an important part of members' social lives, Sigma Nus don't tend to rely as much on the fraternity for their social activities, and have more friends outside of Sigma Nu. As a result, there are typically fewer "unofficial" parties at Sigma Nu.<br />
<br />
At all-campus parties there is often dancing, but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party, save for Tunak at midnight - at which point, prepared to get uncomfortably sweaty. The glasses of a Sigma Nu have been known to have accidentally been broken during many a Tunak. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of [[2005-06]] and the "James Bond Party" on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this. <br />
<br />
Parties throughout the year include "[[Sunrise]]" and "[[Sunset]]" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "[[Sigma boo|Sigma Boo]]", a Halloween party, a Valentine's Day party, and many others. Themes in recent years have included "No Sex," "Party With A Heart On," "[[Silly Hats]]," "Snowpocalypse," "Soviet Snunion," "Frat Party," "Teresa Amott Installation After-Party," "Sigma, Like, Whatever," "Post-Meta Party,", [[Government Shutdown Party]], [[<br />
"10PM-2AM No Alcohol Knox ID Required Music and Dancing Party featuring Music and Dancing." During the Government Shutdown of Fall 2013, Sigma Nu threw the [[Government Shutdown Party]] with alarming success. Sadly, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid ultimately decided not to accept their invitations.<br />
<br />
SNU parties also have two floors open to to campus with a dance floor on the first floor and second floor with both the Hookah Room and Bar Room open to guests. There are always snacks (including the necessary poundcake and off-brand chips), WATER, soda, and/or candy. <br />
<br />
Sigma Nu wants to make sure that people feel comfortable at their parties. Communication is key - if something's up, get ahold of someone you identify as a SNu! Jerks will be banished from the party. Being a meanie is not tolerated.<br />
<br />
Snu parties are the best parties.<br />
Snu parties are the safest parties.<br />
<br />
==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)==<br />
=== Tunak ===<br />
[[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]]<br />
<br />
At some point during a Snu party, now typically at midnight, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, "Tunak Tunak Tun," by Daler Mehndi. Thanks go out to Brother Akshat Agarwal for introducing to the chapter another means of making completed arses out of ourselves. Though many have attempted to translate the text, we still don't know what we're dancing to...or even why.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the "Tunak" dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. However on [[Flunk Day 2007]], a fire truck was in the way, so the SNus and their friends did the Tunak dance for the firemen.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus (and assorted guests) attempted their typical Tunak in the street, however, six or more Campus Safety officers approached, so the ritual was moved to the front lawn. [[John Perleberg]] gracefully handled the "situation" and the party continued.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus attained roughly 4-5 (that they admit to) campus safety reports, making it truly one epic Flunk Day!!!<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2013]] SNu succeeded in dancing "Tunak" three full times on South West Street, at various times in the day, without earning a Campus Safety report (at least not for Tunaking). Campus Safety Director [[John Schlaf]] referred to the third dance as "almost impressive" and gently reminded SNu not to do that anymore.<br />
<br />
In spring 2014, the first ever "sitting Tunak" was performed in the [[Sun Room]]. Like other Tunak dances, it was pretty silly.<br />
<br />
Due to a combination of unseasonably hot weather and the achievement of maximum dance floor capacity, the Tunak of SUNRISE 2014 went down in history as the wettest Tunak ever undertaken.<br />
<br />
Tunak has since been exported to a number of other locations on campus, usually when 3 or more SNu's get together in one place; music is not required. On rare occasions, Tunak also reaches locations beyond the Knox College campus.<br />
<br />
Sometime during 2013-2014 school year, Tunak came full circle (so to speak), as Brother Joe Seidman performed a Tunak with several locals during his internship in India. He received many compliments on his Tunaking skills.<br />
<br />
During winter break 2014, a vacationing Carly Taylor, girlfriend of Brother [[Robert Turski]], met with [[Emily Passarelli]], girlfriend of Brother [[Jack Axley]], several other members of Marine Bio's 2014 research trip, and some random strangers to perform the first documented Belizean Tunak. It was dubbed "unofficially official" by Brother [[Matt Sugai]], who really wished he could have been there.<br />
<br />
===Sigma Nu: The Band===<br />
Sigma Nu performed Tenacious D's "Explosivo" at the [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]] in 2007. The band included [[Mike Hahn]] on acoustic guitar, [[Alex Enyart]] on electric, [[Rohel Terrazas]] on bass, and [[David Nolan]] playing a [[Guitar Hero]] controller.<br />
<br />
There was a revival of the Sigma Nu band during the 2011 [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]], when [[Cody Ward]] melted the Greek system's face with a blistering Jazz Sax solo.<br />
<br />
===Orc Basement===<br />
<br />
Originally named shotgun basement, this tradition typically takes place sometime around midnight when at least three of the original six members ([[Jack Axley]], [[Scott Suiter]], [[Bruce Kovanen]], [[John Bird]], [[Aidan Juhl]], and [[Kyle Kunkler]]) of the first orc basement agreeing to participate. Nobody is exactly sure why this became a tradition, but it did and it is glorious. Typically seen at 21st birthday celebrations and closed door functions, it involves a lot of cheap beer, many sets of keys, Black Flag's "TV Party" being blasted at full volume from the loudest device in the room, and possibly a change of shirt after. <br />
<br />
The largest Orc Basement celebration to date was during John Bird's 21st birthday weekend spectacular, where at least 20 people viewed and/or participated. It featured Bruce Kovanen admitting that he has no memory of the first orc basement and at least two people remarking that Black Flag had forever become associated with the house and this experience.<br />
<br />
The first Uruk-Hai Basement, a ritual in which the walls become soaked in Mountain Dew, was held at 1:00 am on February 28, 2015 in celebration of [[Matt Sugai]]'s 21st birthday. The naming convention is described thus: "Why Uruk-Hai? Because 'straight edge means I'm better than you', right? And what are the Uruk-hai compared to orcs...?" At the conclusion of this new tradition, Brother Sugai paid tribute to one of his idols Stone Cold Steve Austin, by flipping everybody off and simultaneously chugging two cans of Mountain Dew.<br />
<br />
== Inter-fraternity Beef ==<br />
<br />
Sigma Nu doesn't have any beef or rivalry with any of the other fraternities. This is due to the fact that SNus are generally a pretty innocuous group of nice guys that don't start shit. SNu's only hit the Start button.<br />
<br />
[[Sigma Wars]] are an event that oft transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious [[Sigma Chi]]'s. Hijinks, pranks, shenanigans, and finally a bitchin' dual party between Sigma Nu and [[Sigma Chi]] (that we swear will happen eventually).<br />
<br />
== Outside Resources ==<br />
* [http://www.deltathetatimes.org The Official Website of the Delta Theta (Knox) Chapter of Sigma Nu]<br />
* [http://www.sigmanu.org The Official Website of the Sigma Nu Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPorliRVns Tunak Tunak Tun on You Tube]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_nu The Sigma Nu page on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-kNZu7CoM Sigma Nu Until I Die]<br />
<br />
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<div>[[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]]<br />
'''Sigma Nu''' is a fraternity that wanted to be famous on campus for standing up for social justice issues, but instead defended and protected three rapists, two of which are still members of the fraternity, one of which was expelled from the roster.<br />
<br />
== History in Galesburg ==<br />
The second oldest chapter of a fraternity at Knox College after Beta Theta Pi (1855), Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1867. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national fraternity Sigma Nu. The chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation despite it being out of sequence with the other national chapters, one of only two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do so. When Lombard College closed in 1930 and students transferred to Knox, Delta Theta moved to Knox as well, and has been active at Knox ever since. Delta Theta has been continuously active since 1867––two years before the founding of the Sigma Nu national organization in 1869. The longest continuously running chapter of a fraternity at Knox (as Beta was inactive for a number of years), Delta Theta is also the oldest continuously running chapter of Sigma Nu in the world.<br />
<br />
== Reputation ==<br />
<br />
Loved by some, tolerated by others.<br />
<br />
Known to throw great parties, and instigate great heckling, adorable hijinks, and fantastic group dances. <br />
<br />
Always expect greatness. You will receive it.<br />
<br />
== Chapter House ==<br />
[[Image:Eldiabloverde.jpg|thumb|El Diablo Verde]]<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu chapter house (or ''''SNouse'''') is located at 556 S. West Street across from the [[Quad]] loading dock. It is the smallest chapter house of any fraternity at Knox by square footage, and shares the lowest housing capacity with [[Sigma Chi]]. <br />
<br />
A notable feature of the chapter house is its unique and somewhat impromptu [[Hookah Room]], also called the Sun Room or Flag Room. Resting precariously above the front deck, the Hookah Room is the house's most famous feature, consisting of a small room filled with couches, giant bean-bags, and cushions. Red and blue lights are also in there, but they don't always work. Flags from the countries of its international students decorate the walls, and provide a much better view than the back end of the Quads. It was the lair of the giant, double-bowled, four-hosed [[Snookah]], ''''El Diablo Verde.'''', until a horrible milk-related accident over the summer of 2009. But we're not gross anymore, I promise! <br />
<br />
Now by the luck of the gods and the kindness of alumni (one in particular), Sigma Nu is graced with another 4 hose [[Snookah]], Justly named "The Basestar" from the chapter's massive indulgence in ''Battlestar Galactica''. It is in a positioned in a fantastic moving table, made by [[ADAM KENT]].<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu house may be scrappy, but the brothers have put a lot of work into it (no, really, they're working on it all the time). It's full of pleasant surprises, and is considered by many to be the most unique of the fraternity houses. Some views of the house are presented on this page.<br />
[[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]]<br />
[[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]]<br />
[[Image:wespaint.jpg|thumb|Tastefully positioned paintings]]<br />
[[Image:Westcut.JPG|thumb|Requires no explanation]]<br />
<br />
===Special Rooms in the House===<br />
<br />
The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, the Orange Room)<br />
<br />
The [[Terrordome]]<br />
<br />
The [[Chamba Chamber]]<br />
<br />
[[Doctor Lazer's Office]]<br />
<br />
The [[Rude Room]]<br />
<br />
The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb<br />
<br />
The [[Flag Room]], [[Hookah Room]], or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer.<br />
<br />
The [[Lounge]]<br />
<br />
''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]''<br />
<br />
* [[History of Sigma Nu Houses]]<br />
<br />
== Leadership ==<br />
<br />
Faculty Advisor: [[Jaime Spacco]] (2013-present)<br />
<br />
===2014-15===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Clint Davis]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Carl Waldhart]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Ian Moody]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[John Bird]]<br />
<br />
===2013-14===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Robert Turski]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Aidan Juhl]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jack Axley]]<br />
<br />
===2012-13===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[John Ebbers]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Peter White]]<br />
<br />
===2011-12===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Michael Kolbeck]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Harrison Graham]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Stefan Feer]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Tim Peebles]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jamie Ruml]]<br />
<br />
===2010-11===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Wesley Gunther]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: Andrew Polk<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Muneer Rizvydeen]]<br />
<br />
===2009-10===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Sean Frohling]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
=== 2008-09 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Reed Wang]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
=== 2007-08 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: Alex Kemmsies<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Doug Davison]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[David Nolan]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Brian C Zhang]]<br />
<br />
=== 2006-07 ===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Eric Langston]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Sean McKittrick]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Andrew Kama]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]]<br />
<br />
* [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]]<br />
<br />
== Parties ==<br />
While Sigma Nu is an important part of members' social lives, Sigma Nus don't tend to rely as much on the fraternity for their social activities, and have more friends outside of Sigma Nu. As a result, there are typically fewer "unofficial" parties at Sigma Nu.<br />
<br />
At all-campus parties there is often dancing, but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party, save for Tunak at midnight - at which point, prepared to get uncomfortably sweaty. The glasses of a Sigma Nu have been known to have accidentally been broken during many a Tunak. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of [[2005-06]] and the "James Bond Party" on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this. <br />
<br />
Parties throughout the year include "[[Sunrise]]" and "[[Sunset]]" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "[[Sigma boo|Sigma Boo]]", a Halloween party, a Valentine's Day party, and many others. Themes in recent years have included "No Sex," "Party With A Heart On," "[[Silly Hats]]," "Snowpocalypse," "Soviet Snunion," "Frat Party," "Teresa Amott Installation After-Party," "Sigma, Like, Whatever," "Post-Meta Party,", [[Government Shutdown Party]], [[<br />
"10PM-2AM No Alcohol Knox ID Required Music and Dancing Party featuring Music and Dancing." During the Government Shutdown of Fall 2013, Sigma Nu threw the [[Government Shutdown Party]] with alarming success. Sadly, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid ultimately decided not to accept their invitations.<br />
<br />
SNU parties also have two floors open to to campus with a dance floor on the first floor and second floor with both the Hookah Room and Bar Room open to guests. There are always snacks (including the necessary poundcake and off-brand chips), WATER, soda, and/or candy. <br />
<br />
Sigma Nu wants to make sure that people feel comfortable at their parties. Communication is key - if something's up, get ahold of someone you identify as a SNu! Jerks will be banished from the party. Being a meanie is not tolerated.<br />
<br />
Snu parties are the best parties.<br />
Snu parties are the safest parties.<br />
<br />
==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)==<br />
=== Tunak ===<br />
[[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]]<br />
<br />
At some point during a Snu party, now typically at midnight, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, "Tunak Tunak Tun," by Daler Mehndi. Thanks go out to Brother Akshat Agarwal for introducing to the chapter another means of making completed arses out of ourselves. Though many have attempted to translate the text, we still don't know what we're dancing to...or even why.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the "Tunak" dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. However on [[Flunk Day 2007]], a fire truck was in the way, so the SNus and their friends did the Tunak dance for the firemen.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus (and assorted guests) attempted their typical Tunak in the street, however, six or more Campus Safety officers approached, so the ritual was moved to the front lawn. [[John Perleberg]] gracefully handled the "situation" and the party continued.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus attained roughly 4-5 (that they admit to) campus safety reports, making it truly one epic Flunk Day!!!<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2013]] SNu succeeded in dancing "Tunak" three full times on South West Street, at various times in the day, without earning a Campus Safety report (at least not for Tunaking). Campus Safety Director [[John Schlaf]] referred to the third dance as "almost impressive" and gently reminded SNu not to do that anymore.<br />
<br />
In spring 2014, the first ever "sitting Tunak" was performed in the [[Sun Room]]. Like other Tunak dances, it was pretty silly.<br />
<br />
Due to a combination of unseasonably hot weather and the achievement of maximum dance floor capacity, the Tunak of SUNRISE 2014 went down in history as the wettest Tunak ever undertaken.<br />
<br />
Tunak has since been exported to a number of other locations on campus, usually when 3 or more SNu's get together in one place; music is not required. On rare occasions, Tunak also reaches locations beyond the Knox College campus.<br />
<br />
Sometime during 2013-2014 school year, Tunak came full circle (so to speak), as Brother Joe Seidman performed a Tunak with several locals during his internship in India. He received many compliments on his Tunaking skills.<br />
<br />
During winter break 2014, a vacationing Carly Taylor, girlfriend of Brother [[Robert Turski]], met with [[Emily Passarelli]], girlfriend of Brother [[Jack Axley]], several other members of Marine Bio's 2014 research trip, and some random strangers to perform the first documented Belizean Tunak. It was dubbed "unofficially official" by Brother [[Matt Sugai]], who really wished he could have been there.<br />
<br />
===Sigma Nu: The Band===<br />
Sigma Nu performed Tenacious D's "Explosivo" at the [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]] in 2007. The band included [[Mike Hahn]] on acoustic guitar, [[Alex Enyart]] on electric, [[Rohel Terrazas]] on bass, and [[David Nolan]] playing a [[Guitar Hero]] controller.<br />
<br />
There was a revival of the Sigma Nu band during the 2011 [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]], when [[Cody Ward]] melted the Greek system's face with a blistering Jazz Sax solo.<br />
<br />
===Orc Basement===<br />
<br />
Originally named shotgun basement, this tradition typically takes place sometime around midnight when at least three of the original six members ([[Jack Axley]], [[Scott Suiter]], [[Bruce Kovanen]], [[John Bird]], [[Aidan Juhl]], and [[Kyle Kunkler]]) of the first orc basement agreeing to participate. Nobody is exactly sure why this became a tradition, but it did and it is glorious. Typically seen at 21st birthday celebrations and closed door functions, it involves a lot of cheap beer, many sets of keys, Black Flag's "TV Party" being blasted at full volume from the loudest device in the room, and possibly a change of shirt after. <br />
<br />
The largest Orc Basement celebration to date was during John Bird's 21st birthday weekend spectacular, where at least 20 people viewed and/or participated. It featured Bruce Kovanen admitting that he has no memory of the first orc basement and at least two people remarking that Black Flag had forever become associated with the house and this experience.<br />
<br />
The first Uruk-Hai Basement, a ritual in which the walls become soaked in Mountain Dew, was held at 1:00 am on February 28, 2015 in celebration of [[Matt Sugai]]'s 21st birthday. The naming convention is described thus: "Why Uruk-Hai? Because 'straight edge means I'm better than you', right? And what are the Uruk-hai compared to orcs...?" At the conclusion of this new tradition, Brother Sugai paid tribute to one of his idols Stone Cold Steve Austin, by flipping everybody off and simultaneously chugging two cans of Mountain Dew.<br />
<br />
== Inter-fraternity Beef ==<br />
<br />
Sigma Nu doesn't have any beef or rivalry with any of the other fraternities. This is due to the fact that SNus are generally a pretty innocuous group of nice guys that don't start shit. SNu's only hit the Start button.<br />
<br />
[[Sigma Wars]] are an event that oft transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious [[Sigma Chi]]'s. Hijinks, pranks, shenanigans, and finally a bitchin' dual party between Sigma Nu and [[Sigma Chi]] (that we swear will happen eventually).<br />
<br />
== Outside Resources ==<br />
* [http://www.deltathetatimes.org The Official Website of the Delta Theta (Knox) Chapter of Sigma Nu]<br />
* [http://www.sigmanu.org The Official Website of the Sigma Nu Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPorliRVns Tunak Tunak Tun on You Tube]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_nu The Sigma Nu page on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-kNZu7CoM Sigma Nu Until I Die]<br />
<br />
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<div>[[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]]<br />
'''Sigma Nu''' is a fraternity that wanted to be famous on campus for standing up for social justice issues, but instead defended and protected three rapists, two of which are still members of the fraternity, one of which was expelled from the roster.<br />
<br />
== History in Galesburg ==<br />
The second oldest chapter of a fraternity at Knox College after Beta Theta Pi (1855), Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1867. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national fraternity Sigma Nu. The chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation despite it being out of sequence with the other national chapters, one of only two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do so. When Lombard College closed in 1930 and students transferred to Knox, Delta Theta moved to Knox as well, and has been active at Knox ever since. Delta Theta has been continuously active since 1867––two years before the founding of the Sigma Nu national organization in 1869. The longest continuously running chapter of a fraternity at Knox (as Beta was inactive for a number of years), Delta Theta is also the oldest continuously running chapter of Sigma Nu in the world.<br />
<br />
== Reputation ==<br />
<br />
Loved by some, tolerated by others. Hated by many.<br />
<br />
Known to throw great parties, and instigate great heckling, adorable hijinks, and fantastic group dances. <br />
<br />
Always expect greatness. You will receive it.<br />
<br />
== Chapter House ==<br />
[[Image:Eldiabloverde.jpg|thumb|El Diablo Verde]]<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu chapter house (or ''''SNouse'''') is located at 556 S. West Street across from the [[Quad]] loading dock. It is the smallest chapter house of any fraternity at Knox by square footage, and shares the lowest housing capacity with [[Sigma Chi]]. <br />
<br />
A notable feature of the chapter house is its unique and somewhat impromptu [[Hookah Room]], also called the Sun Room or Flag Room. Resting precariously above the front deck, the Hookah Room is the house's most famous feature, consisting of a small room filled with couches, giant bean-bags, and cushions. Red and blue lights are also in there, but they don't always work. Flags from the countries of its international students decorate the walls, and provide a much better view than the back end of the Quads. It was the lair of the giant, double-bowled, four-hosed [[Snookah]], ''''El Diablo Verde.'''', until a horrible milk-related accident over the summer of 2009. But we're not gross anymore, I promise! <br />
<br />
Now by the luck of the gods and the kindness of alumni (one in particular), Sigma Nu is graced with another 4 hose [[Snookah]], Justly named "The Basestar" from the chapter's massive indulgence in ''Battlestar Galactica''. It is in a positioned in a fantastic moving table, made by [[ADAM KENT]].<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu house may be scrappy, but the brothers have put a lot of work into it (no, really, they're working on it all the time). It's full of pleasant surprises, and is considered by many to be the most unique of the fraternity houses. Some views of the house are presented on this page.<br />
[[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]]<br />
[[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]]<br />
[[Image:wespaint.jpg|thumb|Tastefully positioned paintings]]<br />
[[Image:Westcut.JPG|thumb|Requires no explanation]]<br />
<br />
===Special Rooms in the House===<br />
<br />
The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, the Orange Room)<br />
<br />
The [[Terrordome]]<br />
<br />
The [[Chamba Chamber]]<br />
<br />
[[Doctor Lazer's Office]]<br />
<br />
The [[Rude Room]]<br />
<br />
The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb<br />
<br />
The [[Flag Room]], [[Hookah Room]], or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer.<br />
<br />
The [[Lounge]]<br />
<br />
''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]''<br />
<br />
* [[History of Sigma Nu Houses]]<br />
<br />
== Leadership ==<br />
<br />
Faculty Advisor: [[Jaime Spacco]] (2013-present)<br />
<br />
===2014-15===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Clint Davis]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Carl Waldhart]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Ian Moody]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[John Bird]]<br />
<br />
===2013-14===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Robert Turski]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Aidan Juhl]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jack Axley]]<br />
<br />
===2012-13===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[John Ebbers]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Peter White]]<br />
<br />
===2011-12===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Michael Kolbeck]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Harrison Graham]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Stefan Feer]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Tim Peebles]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jamie Ruml]]<br />
<br />
===2010-11===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Wesley Gunther]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: Andrew Polk<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Muneer Rizvydeen]]<br />
<br />
===2009-10===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Sean Frohling]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
=== 2008-09 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Reed Wang]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
<br />
=== 2007-08 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: Alex Kemmsies<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Doug Davison]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[David Nolan]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Brian C Zhang]]<br />
<br />
=== 2006-07 ===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Eric Langston]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Sean McKittrick]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Andrew Kama]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]]<br />
<br />
* [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]]<br />
<br />
== Parties ==<br />
While Sigma Nu is an important part of members' social lives, Sigma Nus don't tend to rely as much on the fraternity for their social activities, and have more friends outside of Sigma Nu. As a result, there are typically fewer "unofficial" parties at Sigma Nu.<br />
<br />
At all-campus parties there is often dancing, but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party, save for Tunak at midnight - at which point, prepared to get uncomfortably sweaty. The glasses of a Sigma Nu have been known to have accidentally been broken during many a Tunak. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of [[2005-06]] and the "James Bond Party" on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this. <br />
<br />
Parties throughout the year include "[[Sunrise]]" and "[[Sunset]]" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "[[Sigma boo|Sigma Boo]]", a Halloween party, a Valentine's Day party, and many others. Themes in recent years have included "No Sex," "Party With A Heart On," "[[Silly Hats]]," "Snowpocalypse," "Soviet Snunion," "Frat Party," "Teresa Amott Installation After-Party," "Sigma, Like, Whatever," "Post-Meta Party,", [[Government Shutdown Party]], [[<br />
"10PM-2AM No Alcohol Knox ID Required Music and Dancing Party featuring Music and Dancing." During the Government Shutdown of Fall 2013, Sigma Nu threw the [[Government Shutdown Party]] with alarming success. Sadly, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid ultimately decided not to accept their invitations.<br />
<br />
SNU parties also have two floors open to to campus with a dance floor on the first floor and second floor with both the Hookah Room and Bar Room open to guests. There are always snacks (including the necessary poundcake and off-brand chips), WATER, soda, and/or candy. <br />
<br />
Sigma Nu wants to make sure that people feel comfortable at their parties. Communication is key - if something's up, get ahold of someone you identify as a SNu! Jerks will be banished from the party. Being a meanie is not tolerated.<br />
<br />
Snu parties are the best parties.<br />
Snu parties are the safest parties.<br />
<br />
==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)==<br />
=== Tunak ===<br />
[[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]]<br />
<br />
At some point during a Snu party, now typically at midnight, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, "Tunak Tunak Tun," by Daler Mehndi. Thanks go out to Brother Akshat Agarwal for introducing to the chapter another means of making completed arses out of ourselves. Though many have attempted to translate the text, we still don't know what we're dancing to...or even why.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the "Tunak" dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. However on [[Flunk Day 2007]], a fire truck was in the way, so the SNus and their friends did the Tunak dance for the firemen.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus (and assorted guests) attempted their typical Tunak in the street, however, six or more Campus Safety officers approached, so the ritual was moved to the front lawn. [[John Perleberg]] gracefully handled the "situation" and the party continued.<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus attained roughly 4-5 (that they admit to) campus safety reports, making it truly one epic Flunk Day!!!<br />
<br />
On [[Flunk Day 2013]] SNu succeeded in dancing "Tunak" three full times on South West Street, at various times in the day, without earning a Campus Safety report (at least not for Tunaking). Campus Safety Director [[John Schlaf]] referred to the third dance as "almost impressive" and gently reminded SNu not to do that anymore.<br />
<br />
In spring 2014, the first ever "sitting Tunak" was performed in the [[Sun Room]]. Like other Tunak dances, it was pretty silly.<br />
<br />
Due to a combination of unseasonably hot weather and the achievement of maximum dance floor capacity, the Tunak of SUNRISE 2014 went down in history as the wettest Tunak ever undertaken.<br />
<br />
Tunak has since been exported to a number of other locations on campus, usually when 3 or more SNu's get together in one place; music is not required. On rare occasions, Tunak also reaches locations beyond the Knox College campus.<br />
<br />
Sometime during 2013-2014 school year, Tunak came full circle (so to speak), as Brother Joe Seidman performed a Tunak with several locals during his internship in India. He received many compliments on his Tunaking skills.<br />
<br />
During winter break 2014, a vacationing Carly Taylor, girlfriend of Brother [[Robert Turski]], met with [[Emily Passarelli]], girlfriend of Brother [[Jack Axley]], several other members of Marine Bio's 2014 research trip, and some random strangers to perform the first documented Belizean Tunak. It was dubbed "unofficially official" by Brother [[Matt Sugai]], who really wished he could have been there.<br />
<br />
===Sigma Nu: The Band===<br />
Sigma Nu performed Tenacious D's "Explosivo" at the [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]] in 2007. The band included [[Mike Hahn]] on acoustic guitar, [[Alex Enyart]] on electric, [[Rohel Terrazas]] on bass, and [[David Nolan]] playing a [[Guitar Hero]] controller.<br />
<br />
There was a revival of the Sigma Nu band during the 2011 [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]], when [[Cody Ward]] melted the Greek system's face with a blistering Jazz Sax solo.<br />
<br />
===Orc Basement===<br />
<br />
Originally named shotgun basement, this tradition typically takes place sometime around midnight when at least three of the original six members ([[Jack Axley]], [[Scott Suiter]], [[Bruce Kovanen]], [[John Bird]], [[Aidan Juhl]], and [[Kyle Kunkler]]) of the first orc basement agreeing to participate. Nobody is exactly sure why this became a tradition, but it did and it is glorious. Typically seen at 21st birthday celebrations and closed door functions, it involves a lot of cheap beer, many sets of keys, Black Flag's "TV Party" being blasted at full volume from the loudest device in the room, and possibly a change of shirt after. <br />
<br />
The largest Orc Basement celebration to date was during John Bird's 21st birthday weekend spectacular, where at least 20 people viewed and/or participated. It featured Bruce Kovanen admitting that he has no memory of the first orc basement and at least two people remarking that Black Flag had forever become associated with the house and this experience.<br />
<br />
The first Uruk-Hai Basement, a ritual in which the walls become soaked in Mountain Dew, was held at 1:00 am on February 28, 2015 in celebration of [[Matt Sugai]]'s 21st birthday. The naming convention is described thus: "Why Uruk-Hai? Because 'straight edge means I'm better than you', right? And what are the Uruk-hai compared to orcs...?" At the conclusion of this new tradition, Brother Sugai paid tribute to one of his idols Stone Cold Steve Austin, by flipping everybody off and simultaneously chugging two cans of Mountain Dew.<br />
<br />
== Inter-fraternity Beef ==<br />
<br />
Sigma Nu doesn't have any beef or rivalry with any of the other fraternities. This is due to the fact that SNus are generally a pretty innocuous group of nice guys that don't start shit. SNu's only hit the Start button.<br />
<br />
[[Sigma Wars]] are an event that oft transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious [[Sigma Chi]]'s. Hijinks, pranks, shenanigans, and finally a bitchin' dual party between Sigma Nu and [[Sigma Chi]] (that we swear will happen eventually).<br />
<br />
== Outside Resources ==<br />
* [http://www.deltathetatimes.org The Official Website of the Delta Theta (Knox) Chapter of Sigma Nu]<br />
* [http://www.sigmanu.org The Official Website of the Sigma Nu Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPorliRVns Tunak Tunak Tun on You Tube]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_nu The Sigma Nu page on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-kNZu7CoM Sigma Nu Until I Die]<br />
<br />
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<div>[[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]]<br />
'''Sigma Nu''' is a fraternity that wanted to be famous on campus for standing up for social justice issues, but instead defended and protected three rapists, two of which are still members of the fraternity, one of which was expelled from the roster.<br />
<br />
== History in Galesburg ==<br />
The second oldest chapter of a fraternity at Knox College after Beta Theta Pi (1855), Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1867. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national fraternity Sigma Nu. The chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation despite it being out of sequence with the other national chapters, one of only two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do so. When Lombard College closed in 1930 and students transferred to Knox, Delta Theta moved to Knox as well, and has been active at Knox ever since. Delta Theta has been continuously active since 1867––two years before the founding of the Sigma Nu national organization in 1869. The longest continuously running chapter of a fraternity at Knox (as Beta was inactive for a number of years), Delta Theta is also the oldest continuously running chapter of Sigma Nu in the world.<br />
<br />
== Reputation ==<br />
<br />
Loved by some, tolerated by others. Hated by many.<br />
<br />
Known to throw great parties, and instigate great heckling, adorable hijinks, and fantastic group dances. <br />
<br />
Always expect greatness. You will receive it.<br />
<br />
Safety first: Sigma Nu has a very poor history with sexual assault, especially in the past two years..<br />
<br />
== Chapter House ==<br />
[[Image:Eldiabloverde.jpg|thumb|El Diablo Verde]]<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu chapter house (or ''''SNouse'''') is located at 556 S. West Street across from the [[Quad]] loading dock. It is the smallest chapter house of any fraternity at Knox by square footage, and shares the lowest housing capacity with [[Sigma Chi]]. <br />
<br />
A notable feature of the chapter house is its unique and somewhat impromptu [[Hookah Room]], also called the Sun Room or Flag Room. Resting precariously above the front deck, the Hookah Room is the house's most famous feature, consisting of a small room filled with couches, giant bean-bags, and cushions. Red and blue lights are also in there, but they don't always work. Flags from the countries of its international students decorate the walls, and provide a much better view than the back end of the Quads. It was the lair of the giant, double-bowled, four-hosed [[Snookah]], ''''El Diablo Verde.'''', until a horrible milk-related accident over the summer of 2009. But we're not gross anymore, I promise! <br />
<br />
Now by the luck of the gods and the kindness of alumni (one in particular), Sigma Nu is graced with another 4 hose [[Snookah]], Justly named "The Basestar" from the chapter's massive indulgence in ''Battlestar Galactica''. It is in a positioned in a fantastic moving table, made by [[ADAM KENT]].<br />
<br />
The Sigma Nu house may be scrappy, but the brothers have put a lot of work into it (no, really, they're working on it all the time). It's full of pleasant surprises, and is considered by many to be the most unique of the fraternity houses. Some views of the house are presented on this page.<br />
[[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]]<br />
[[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]]<br />
[[Image:wespaint.jpg|thumb|Tastefully positioned paintings]]<br />
[[Image:Westcut.JPG|thumb|Requires no explanation]]<br />
<br />
===Special Rooms in the House===<br />
<br />
The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, the Orange Room)<br />
<br />
The [[Terrordome]]<br />
<br />
The [[Chamba Chamber]]<br />
<br />
[[Doctor Lazer's Office]]<br />
<br />
The [[Rude Room]]<br />
<br />
The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb<br />
<br />
The [[Flag Room]], [[Hookah Room]], or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer.<br />
<br />
The [[Lounge]]<br />
<br />
''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]''<br />
<br />
* [[History of Sigma Nu Houses]]<br />
<br />
== Leadership ==<br />
<br />
Faculty Advisor: [[Jaime Spacco]] (2013-present)<br />
<br />
===2014-15===<br />
<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Clint Davis]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Carl Waldhart]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Ian Moody]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[John Bird]]<br />
<br />
===2013-14===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Robert Turski]]<br />
<br />
Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
<br />
Recorder: [[Aidan Juhl]]<br />
<br />
Social Chair: [[Jack Axley]]<br />
<br />
===2012-13===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
<br />
Lt. Commander: [[Andrew Cook]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Michael Moroney]]<br />
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Recorder: [[John Ebbers]]<br />
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Social Chair: [[Peter White]]<br />
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===2011-12===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Michael Kolbeck]]<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Harrison Graham]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Stefan Feer]]<br />
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Recorder: [[Tim Peebles]]<br />
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Social Chair: [[Jamie Ruml]]<br />
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===2010-11===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Wesley Gunther]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Chris Holland]]<br />
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Recorder: Andrew Polk<br />
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Social Chair: [[Muneer Rizvydeen]]<br />
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===2009-10===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Joe Olvera]]<br />
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Recorder: [[Sean Frohling]]<br />
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Social Chair: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
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=== 2008-09 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Rohel Terrazas]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Reed Wang]]<br />
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Recorder: [[Christopher Overton]]<br />
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Social Chair: [[Lyall Wallerstedt]]<br />
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=== 2007-08 ===<br />
Eminent Commander: Alex Kemmsies<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Doug Davison]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Matt Hundley]]<br />
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Recorder: [[David Nolan]]<br />
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Social Chair: [[Brian C Zhang]]<br />
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=== 2006-07 ===<br />
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Eminent Commander: [[Eric Langston]]<br />
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Lt. Commander: [[Sean McKittrick]]<br />
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Treasurer: [[Andrew Kama]]<br />
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Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]]<br />
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* [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]]<br />
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== Parties ==<br />
While Sigma Nu is an important part of members' social lives, Sigma Nus don't tend to rely as much on the fraternity for their social activities, and have more friends outside of Sigma Nu. As a result, there are typically fewer "unofficial" parties at Sigma Nu.<br />
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At all-campus parties there is often dancing, but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party, save for Tunak at midnight - at which point, prepared to get uncomfortably sweaty. The glasses of a Sigma Nu have been known to have accidentally been broken during many a Tunak. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of [[2005-06]] and the "James Bond Party" on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this. <br />
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Parties throughout the year include "[[Sunrise]]" and "[[Sunset]]" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "[[Sigma boo|Sigma Boo]]", a Halloween party, a Valentine's Day party, and many others. Themes in recent years have included "No Sex," "Party With A Heart On," "[[Silly Hats]]," "Snowpocalypse," "Soviet Snunion," "Frat Party," "Teresa Amott Installation After-Party," "Sigma, Like, Whatever," "Post-Meta Party,", [[Government Shutdown Party]], [[<br />
"10PM-2AM No Alcohol Knox ID Required Music and Dancing Party featuring Music and Dancing." During the Government Shutdown of Fall 2013, Sigma Nu threw the [[Government Shutdown Party]] with alarming success. Sadly, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid ultimately decided not to accept their invitations.<br />
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SNU parties also have two floors open to to campus with a dance floor on the first floor and second floor with both the Hookah Room and Bar Room open to guests. There are always snacks (including the necessary poundcake and off-brand chips), WATER, soda, and/or candy. <br />
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Sigma Nu wants to make sure that people feel comfortable at their parties. Communication is key - if something's up, get ahold of someone you identify as a SNu! Jerks will be banished from the party. Being a meanie is not tolerated.<br />
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Snu parties are the best parties.<br />
Snu parties are the safest parties.<br />
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==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)==<br />
=== Tunak ===<br />
[[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]]<br />
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At some point during a Snu party, now typically at midnight, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, "Tunak Tunak Tun," by Daler Mehndi. Thanks go out to Brother Akshat Agarwal for introducing to the chapter another means of making completed arses out of ourselves. Though many have attempted to translate the text, we still don't know what we're dancing to...or even why.<br />
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On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the "Tunak" dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. However on [[Flunk Day 2007]], a fire truck was in the way, so the SNus and their friends did the Tunak dance for the firemen.<br />
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On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus (and assorted guests) attempted their typical Tunak in the street, however, six or more Campus Safety officers approached, so the ritual was moved to the front lawn. [[John Perleberg]] gracefully handled the "situation" and the party continued.<br />
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On [[Flunk Day 2010]] the Sigma Nus attained roughly 4-5 (that they admit to) campus safety reports, making it truly one epic Flunk Day!!!<br />
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On [[Flunk Day 2013]] SNu succeeded in dancing "Tunak" three full times on South West Street, at various times in the day, without earning a Campus Safety report (at least not for Tunaking). Campus Safety Director [[John Schlaf]] referred to the third dance as "almost impressive" and gently reminded SNu not to do that anymore.<br />
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In spring 2014, the first ever "sitting Tunak" was performed in the [[Sun Room]]. Like other Tunak dances, it was pretty silly.<br />
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Due to a combination of unseasonably hot weather and the achievement of maximum dance floor capacity, the Tunak of SUNRISE 2014 went down in history as the wettest Tunak ever undertaken.<br />
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Tunak has since been exported to a number of other locations on campus, usually when 3 or more SNu's get together in one place; music is not required. On rare occasions, Tunak also reaches locations beyond the Knox College campus.<br />
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Sometime during 2013-2014 school year, Tunak came full circle (so to speak), as Brother Joe Seidman performed a Tunak with several locals during his internship in India. He received many compliments on his Tunaking skills.<br />
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During winter break 2014, a vacationing Carly Taylor, girlfriend of Brother [[Robert Turski]], met with [[Emily Passarelli]], girlfriend of Brother [[Jack Axley]], several other members of Marine Bio's 2014 research trip, and some random strangers to perform the first documented Belizean Tunak. It was dubbed "unofficially official" by Brother [[Matt Sugai]], who really wished he could have been there.<br />
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===Sigma Nu: The Band===<br />
Sigma Nu performed Tenacious D's "Explosivo" at the [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]] in 2007. The band included [[Mike Hahn]] on acoustic guitar, [[Alex Enyart]] on electric, [[Rohel Terrazas]] on bass, and [[David Nolan]] playing a [[Guitar Hero]] controller.<br />
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There was a revival of the Sigma Nu band during the 2011 [[Greek Week No-Talent Show]], when [[Cody Ward]] melted the Greek system's face with a blistering Jazz Sax solo.<br />
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===Orc Basement===<br />
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Originally named shotgun basement, this tradition typically takes place sometime around midnight when at least three of the original six members ([[Jack Axley]], [[Scott Suiter]], [[Bruce Kovanen]], [[John Bird]], [[Aidan Juhl]], and [[Kyle Kunkler]]) of the first orc basement agreeing to participate. Nobody is exactly sure why this became a tradition, but it did and it is glorious. Typically seen at 21st birthday celebrations and closed door functions, it involves a lot of cheap beer, many sets of keys, Black Flag's "TV Party" being blasted at full volume from the loudest device in the room, and possibly a change of shirt after. <br />
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The largest Orc Basement celebration to date was during John Bird's 21st birthday weekend spectacular, where at least 20 people viewed and/or participated. It featured Bruce Kovanen admitting that he has no memory of the first orc basement and at least two people remarking that Black Flag had forever become associated with the house and this experience.<br />
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The first Uruk-Hai Basement, a ritual in which the walls become soaked in Mountain Dew, was held at 1:00 am on February 28, 2015 in celebration of [[Matt Sugai]]'s 21st birthday. The naming convention is described thus: "Why Uruk-Hai? Because 'straight edge means I'm better than you', right? And what are the Uruk-hai compared to orcs...?" At the conclusion of this new tradition, Brother Sugai paid tribute to one of his idols Stone Cold Steve Austin, by flipping everybody off and simultaneously chugging two cans of Mountain Dew.<br />
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== Inter-fraternity Beef ==<br />
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Sigma Nu doesn't have any beef or rivalry with any of the other fraternities. This is due to the fact that SNus are generally a pretty innocuous group of nice guys that don't start shit. SNu's only hit the Start button.<br />
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[[Sigma Wars]] are an event that oft transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious [[Sigma Chi]]'s. Hijinks, pranks, shenanigans, and finally a bitchin' dual party between Sigma Nu and [[Sigma Chi]] (that we swear will happen eventually).<br />
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== Outside Resources ==<br />
* [http://www.deltathetatimes.org The Official Website of the Delta Theta (Knox) Chapter of Sigma Nu]<br />
* [http://www.sigmanu.org The Official Website of the Sigma Nu Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPorliRVns Tunak Tunak Tun on You Tube]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_nu The Sigma Nu page on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-kNZu7CoM Sigma Nu Until I Die]<br />
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