Sigma Nu
Sigma Nu is so hot right now. So hot right now, Sigma Nu. PLEASE, SIGMA NU, PLEASE - HELP CONGER NEAL BUILD THE MUD PIT OR THERE WILL BE NO MUD THIS YEAR! IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS FLUNK DAY, HOLY AND MUDDY! 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, 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 second oldest chapter of a fraternity on the Knox College campus after Beta Theta Pi (1855), 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. It is also the oldest continuously running Chapter of Sigma Nu in the world.
Reputation
Loved by most, tolerated by others. Hated by none.
Known to throw great parties, Cause great Heckling, Adorable hijinks, And Fantastic group dances.
Always expect greatness. You will receive it.
Safety first: if you feel unsafe walking home from a social gathering, Sigma Nu brothers will always offer to walk people to their dorms/residences.
Chapter House
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.
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 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 returned the hookah to the maggots. No, for serious. It was nasty.
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 massive indulgence in Battle Star Galactica, that a number of brothers have geeked out in. It is in a positioned in a fantastic moving table, made by ADAM KENT.
The Sigma Nu house maybe be scrappy, but the brothers have put a lot of work into it. 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.
Special Rooms in the House
The Orange Room
The Chamba Chamber
Leadership
2010-11
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2009-10
<properties> Eminent Commander=Christopher Overton Lt. Commander=Lyall Wallerstedt Treasurer=Joe Olvera Recorder=Sean Frohling Social Chairman=Rohel Terrazas </properties>
2008-09
<properties> Eminent Commander=Matt Hundley Lt. Commander=Rohel Terrazas Treasurer=Reed Wang Recorder=Christopher Overton Social Chairman =Lyall Wallerstedt </properties>
2007-08
<properties> Eminent Commander=Alex Kemmsies Lt. Commander=Doug Davison Treasurer=Matt Hundley Recorder=David Nolan Social Chairman =Brian C Zhang </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 as other fraternities' members seem to, and have more friends outside of Sigma Nu than do other fraternity members. 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.
Sigma Nus have never really understood the appeal of having a bunch of 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.
There is often dancing, but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of 2005-06 and the James Bond Party on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this. However, in light of recent events, Sigma Nu has become a dance center of campus, with its infamous 'Tiny' sound system, as well as new lighting, increasingly better music, and a lot more people.
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.
Snu parties are the best parties. Snu parties are the safest parties.
Shenanigans (Snuanigans)
Tunak
At some point 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. 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.
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.
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.
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!!!
Tunak has since been exported to a number of other locations on campus, ususally when 3 or more SNu's get together in one place; music is not required.
Sigma Nu:The Band
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.
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. Snu's only hit the Start button.
Sigma Wars are an event that transpires between the Glorious Sigma Nu's and the not as glorious Sigma Chi's. Hijinks, pranks, shenanigans, and finally a bitchin' duel party between Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi
