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| − | Sigma Nu, as any of its members will tell you, does not fit the traditional Fraternity stereotypes | + | Sigma Nu, as any of its members will tell you, does not fit the traditional Fraternity stereotypes. If you've ever been to Sigma Nu, you'll know that you're far more likely to find the brothers playing [[Wii]] on their 46 inch TV than doing [[keg stands]]. |
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Many Sigma Nus came to Knox decidedly anti-Greek and never considered joining a fraternity, until they discovered Snu. This has led to a diverse and open minded group of guys. Though Sigma Nu doesn't fit the traditional frat stereotypes, it seems to get a new stereotype of its own every five years or so. | Many Sigma Nus came to Knox decidedly anti-Greek and never considered joining a fraternity, until they discovered Snu. This has led to a diverse and open minded group of guys. Though Sigma Nu doesn't fit the traditional frat stereotypes, it seems to get a new stereotype of its own every five years or so. | ||
| − | + | For many years prior to 2000-01, Sigma Nu was known as the international fraternity. At one point, more than half of the actives were international students. During the mid-nineties, before Snu was the international frat, it was the "gay" frat, otherwise known as the "Pink frat. Long, long before that, Sigma Nu was populated by Veterans returning from World War II. | |
| − | + | Sigma Nu Delta Theta also has a reputation of academic excellence and consistently has one of the two highest Chapter grade point averages among fraternities at Knox. | |
| − | + | The constituent members of Sigma Nu tend not to drink too often, and are less frequently varsity athletes than members of other fraternities on campus. In fact, right now they have one varsity athlete, and he's a golfer. Some people describe Sigma Nu as a cross between the Deltas from the movie ''Animal House'' and the Lambdas of the movie ''Revenge of the Nerds'' due to their odd mixture of huge geeks and chilled partiers. | |
| − | + | Sigma Nu is also closely associated with the [[Knox Democrats]], who hold their meetings in the fraternity house. The two groups also collaborated for the one-time Revolution party. The house will also be the site of a future Democratic Party tree. | |
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| − | Sigma Nu is also closely associated with the [[Knox Democrats]], who hold their meetings in the fraternity house. The two groups also collaborated for the one-time Revolution party | ||
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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 | + | 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. On weekends when there is not a registered party, Sigma Nus will often be seen at other parties around campus, including those of other fraternities in good faith gestures of inter-fraternal bonds. |
| − | Sigma Nus | + | Sigma Nus do not really understand the appeal of having people they don't know come to their parties just for free [[beer]]. They don't mind when it happens - they just don't get it. As a result, Snu parties are typically smaller, more personal affairs than those of other fraternities, and consist mainly of closer friends of the house. |
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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", a Halloween party, "Party With a Heart On", a Valentines' party, and many others. | Parties throughout the year include "Sunrise" and "Sunset" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "Sigma Boo", a Halloween party, "Party With a Heart On", a Valentines' party, and many others. | ||
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[[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]] | [[Image:TunakFlunkDay2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sigma Nu and friends do the Tunak Dance on Flunk Day 2007]] | ||
| − | At some point, often multiple points during a Snu party, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, ''Tunak Tunak Tun'', by Daler Mehndi. Though brother Akshat Agaarwal once explained the meaning of the words of ''Tunak'', Akshat usually didn't make much sense; hence, the song's meaning remains a mystery. | + | At some point, often multiple points during a Snu party, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, ''Tunak Tunak Tun'', by Daler Mehndi. Though brother Akshat Agaarwal once explained the meaning of the words of ''Tunak'', Akshat usually didn't make much sense; hence, the song's meaning remains a mystery. On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the ''Tunak'' dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. As of February 2007, "Tunak" has taken on additional importance to some gamers of Sigma Nu, as it is the signature dance of the Draenei male from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. |
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| − | On [[Flunk Day]] Sigma Nus do the ''Tunak'' dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. | ||
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| − | As of February 2007, "Tunak" has taken on additional importance to some gamers of Sigma Nu, as it is the signature dance of the Draenei male from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. | ||
== 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 | + | 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 trouble. Snu's only hit the Start button. |
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Revision as of 12:51, 21 May 2007
Sigma Nu, the honor fraternity, was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute. For more than 110 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.
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History in Galesburg
The oldest chapter of a fraternity on the Knox College campus, Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1861. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national Sigma Nu Fraternity. The Chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation even though it is out of sequence with the other national chapters. It is only one of two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do this.
Reputation
Sigma Nu, as any of its members will tell you, does not fit the traditional Fraternity stereotypes. If you've ever been to Sigma Nu, you'll know that you're far more likely to find the brothers playing Wii on their 46 inch TV than doing keg stands.
Many Sigma Nus came to Knox decidedly anti-Greek and never considered joining a fraternity, until they discovered Snu. This has led to a diverse and open minded group of guys. Though Sigma Nu doesn't fit the traditional frat stereotypes, it seems to get a new stereotype of its own every five years or so.
For many years prior to 2000-01, Sigma Nu was known as the international fraternity. At one point, more than half of the actives were international students. During the mid-nineties, before Snu was the international frat, it was the "gay" frat, otherwise known as the "Pink frat. Long, long before that, Sigma Nu was populated by Veterans returning from World War II.
Sigma Nu Delta Theta also has a reputation of academic excellence and consistently has one of the two highest Chapter grade point averages among fraternities at Knox.
The constituent members of Sigma Nu tend not to drink too often, and are less frequently varsity athletes than members of other fraternities on campus. In fact, right now they have one varsity athlete, and he's a golfer. Some people describe Sigma Nu as a cross between the Deltas from the movie Animal House and the Lambdas of the movie Revenge of the Nerds due to their odd mixture of huge geeks and chilled partiers.
Sigma Nu is also closely associated with the Knox Democrats, who hold their meetings in the fraternity house. The two groups also collaborated for the one-time Revolution party. The house will also be the site of a future Democratic Party tree.
Chapter House
The Sigma Nu chapter house 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.
A notable feature of the chapter house is its unique and somewhat impromptu Hookah 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, and various smoking supplies. 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 is also the current lair of the giant, double-bowled, four-hosed Snookah, 'El Diablo Verde.'
Leadership
2007-08
<properties> Eminent Commander=Alex Kemmsies Lt. Commander=Doug Davison Treasurer=Matt Hundley Recorder=David Nolan </properties>
2006-07
<properties> Eminent Commander=Eric Langston Lt. Commander=Sean McKittrick Treasurer=Andrew Kama Recorder=Andy Sheehan </properties>
Parties
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. On weekends when there is not a registered party, Sigma Nus will often be seen at other parties around campus, including those of other fraternities in good faith gestures of inter-fraternal bonds.
Sigma Nus do not really understand the appeal of having people they don't know come to their parties just for free beer. They don't mind when it happens - they just don't get it. As a result, Snu parties are typically smaller, more personal affairs than those of other fraternities, and consist mainly of closer friends of the house.
Parties throughout the year include "Sunrise" and "Sunset" at the beginning and end of the year respectively (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "Sigma Boo", a Halloween party, "Party With a Heart On", a Valentines' party, and many others.
Since Sigma Nu parties are more than just an excuse to get hammered, booty dance, and get laid, women generally feel secure that they will not be sexually harassed at a Snu party.
Tunak
At some point, often multiple points during a Snu party, all members will come to the dance floor to do a ridiculous dance to the equally ridiculous song, Tunak Tunak Tun, by Daler Mehndi. Though brother Akshat Agaarwal once explained the meaning of the words of Tunak, Akshat usually didn't make much sense; hence, the song's meaning remains a mystery. On Flunk Day Sigma Nus do the Tunak dance in the middle of West Street in front of their house. As of February 2007, "Tunak" has taken on additional importance to some gamers of Sigma Nu, as it is the signature dance of the Draenei male from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
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 trouble. Snu's only hit the Start button.
Athletics
As previously noted, Sigma Nus rarely are varsity atheletes. Currently, they have a varsity golfer and a former varsity soccer player. They do, however, participate in Intramural Dodge Ball. They just make sure they take precautions to make them as numb to the sting of the ball as possible before hand.
