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[[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]] | [[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]] | ||
+ | '''Sigma Nu''' is so hot right now. So hot right now, '''Sigma Nu'''. '''Sigma Nu''', the honor fraternity, was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute. For 120 years, the Delta Theta chapter at Knox has been a prominent leader in academics, sports, and community service. Today, Sigma Nu’s mission continues to develop ethical and honorable leaders of society through the development of the minds, hearts and characters of its members. | ||
== History in Galesburg == | == History in Galesburg == | ||
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== Reputation == | == Reputation == | ||
− | + | Sigma Nu loves sports. | |
− | + | Sigma Nu's are well known for paying all their dues on time. | |
− | + | Sigma Nu never mocks other fraternities. | |
− | + | Sigma Nu's always show up to committee meetings. | |
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+ | Sigma Nu never breaks fire code. | ||
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+ | Sigma Nu's all know the names of their three founders. | ||
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+ | Sigma Nu's lift. | ||
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+ | Sigma Nu always follows Risk Reduction guidelines. | ||
== Chapter House == | == Chapter House == | ||
+ | [[Image:Eldiabloverde.jpg|thumb|El Diablo Verde]] | ||
− | 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 | + | 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]]. |
− | 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 | + | 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! |
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+ | 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]]. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
[[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]] | [[Image:Drlasersrevenge.JPG|thumb|Dr. Laser's Revenge]] | ||
[[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]] | [[Image:snuhallway.jpg|thumb|Delightfully painted hallway]] | ||
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===Special Rooms in the House=== | ===Special Rooms in the House=== | ||
− | The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, | + | The [[Based Room]] (or if you prefer, the Orange Room) |
− | The [[Terrordome]] | + | The [[Terrordome]] |
The [[Chamba Chamber]] | The [[Chamba Chamber]] | ||
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The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb | The [[Pink Room]], or the Womb | ||
− | The [[Flag Room]] or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer. | + | The [[Flag Room]], [[Hookah Room]], or [[Sun Room]], whichever you prefer. |
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''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]'' | ''[[Sigma Old|(see also: Sigma Old)]]'' | ||
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== Leadership == | == Leadership == | ||
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===2014-15=== | ===2014-15=== | ||
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Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]] | Treasurer: [[Ben Lyon]] | ||
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+ | Recorder: [[Ian Moody]] | ||
Social Chair: [[John Bird]] | Social Chair: [[John Bird]] | ||
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Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]] | Recorder: [[Andy Sheehan]] | ||
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* [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]] | * [[List of Current and Former Sigma Nus]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
− | At | + | 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. |
− | 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]], | + | 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]], [[ |
− | "10PM-2AM No Alcohol Knox ID Required Music and Dancing Party featuring Music and Dancing." | + | "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. |
− | + | 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. | |
− | Sigma Nu wants to make sure that people feel comfortable at their parties. Communication is key - if something's up, get | + | 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. |
− | + | Snu parties are the best parties. | |
− | + | Snu parties are the safest parties. | |
==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)== | ==[[Shenanigans]] (Snuanigans)== | ||
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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. | In spring 2014, the first ever "sitting Tunak" was performed in the [[Sun Room]]. Like other Tunak dances, it was pretty silly. | ||
− | + | 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. | |
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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. | ||
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===Sigma Nu: The Band=== | ===Sigma Nu: The Band=== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
− | + | ===Orc Basement=== | |
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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. | ||
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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. | ||
== Inter-fraternity Beef == | == Inter-fraternity Beef == | ||
− | 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. | + | 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. |
− | [[Sigma Wars]] are an event that oft transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious [[Sigma Chi]]'s. Hijinks, pranks, | + | [[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). |
== Outside Resources == | == Outside Resources == |