Monday, July 29, 2013
The Middle Tier Poll Results Are In!
MIDDLE TIER (PICK 3)
ΔΓ | 608 (56%) |
ΚΚΓ | 600 (54%) |
ΠΒΦ | 607 (56%) |
ΚΑΘ | 224 (22%) |
ΖΤΑ | 423 (40%) |
Votes so far: 948
Poll closed
MIDDLE & LOWER-MIDDLE TIER FRATERNITIES (PICK YOUR FAVORITES)
ΛΧΑ | 198 (22%) |
ΠΚΦ | 349 (43%) |
ΔΚΕ | 159 (18%) |
ΣΝ | 298 (33%) |
FIJI | 138 (17%) |
ACACIA | 90 (11%) |
ΔΧ | 26 (3%) |
ΠΚΑ | 97 (12%) |
ΦΔΘ | 103 (12%) |
ΑΓΡ | 45 (5%) |
ΦΚΨ | 112 (14%) |
ΤΚΕ | 16 (2%) |
ΘΧ | 102 (18%) |
ΣΑΜ | 33 (4%) |
Votes so far: 1094
Poll closed
According to the LSU community, the only change to the fraternity tier chart is that Sigma Nu should move up from the Lower-Middle Tier to the Middle Tier alongside Lambda Chi Alpha, Delta Kappa Epsilon and Pi Kappa Phi. The rest of the rankings will remain the same.
LSU Fraternity Tier System (As of 7/29/13)
The poll results are in, and the LSU Greek community has indicated that only one change was needed on the tier chart. Sigma Nu has joined Lamdba Chi, Pi Kapp and DKE in the middle tier.
The photo above is a visual representation of what we believe to be the LSU fraternity tier order.
Top Tier (In No Order)
Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Kappa Alpha
Upper-Middle Tier (In No Order)
Theta Xi, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Middle Tier (In No Order)
Sigma Nu, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Epsilon
Lower-Middle Tier (In No Order)
FIJI, ACACIA, Phi Kappa Psi
Bottom Tier (In No Order)
Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Gamma Rho, Pi Kappa Alpha, Theta Chi,
Sigma Alpha Mu, Delta Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Happy Birthday to Our Beloved Campus Tiger
Our favorite jungle cat turns 8 years old today. Happy Birthday Mike the Tiger!
Football season is just around the corner, GEAUX TIGERS!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Middle Tier Poll
The poll results to the left are from a poll performed on the site during the early days of Olivia Angelette. Immediately following the release of her tier chart (with rankings I agree with and continue to use), she allowed the Greek community to decide for themselves which sororities deserved middle tier status. (She also created a poll for a top tier vote). The results for the middle tier vote were unanimous. It is clear that the majority of the LSU Greek community felt that Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi deserved middle tier status (which were the rankings that she had already indicated herself). Zeta did not even come close to a middle tier status. Theta came in last place with a solid 176 votes.These results showcase a campus-wide decision for tier rankings. I will be recreating this poll. If the results are again in favor of the 3 sororities currently in middle tier, I will leave the chart untouched. In Zeta's defense, I will mention that the site has seen the addition of a number of Zetas. Zeta's sordid reputation is likely what keeps them from climbing the social ladder. After all, looks cannot determine rankings entirely.
The poll can be found on the right side of the blog! While you're at it, cast your votes to determine which of the fraternities below the top 5 are your favorites! The results on the fraternity poll will determine which houses deserve Middle Tier & Lower-Middle Tier. Those with the fewest votes will be placed in the Bottom Tier. Keep in mind that the results of these polls will be the deciding factors for the middle tiers! I have a strong feeling that the current rankings will hold up, but humor me. Get those votes in!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Is A Chart Adjustment Necessary?
Are there Delta Gammas out there who, in fact, should be on the site? If not, how can they be considered middle tier above Zeta? I'm giving the Greek community 48 hours to produce at least 15 siteworthy Delta Gammas or I will be moving Delta Gamma to bottom tier and Zeta up to middle. To submit Greeks who you think matter, email names and pictures to LSUGreeksThatMatter@gmail.com.
The clock starts now!
Why You HAVE to be Greek
Let me be explicit in saying: THIS IS INCORRECT.
LSU, along with Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss, USC, Texas A&M, etc., are all schools of the South. This means that you must be Greek in order to have a social life. You will be astonished to find that not being Greek at LSU makes you unequivocally miserable. We all love the Bayou, and LSU has so much to offer a student, Greek or not. The fact of the matter is that Greeks without a doubt govern social order at LSU. Quite literally, actually, because the predominantly Greek 'Unite LSU' ticket is now in control of the LSU student government. It's plain and simple: if you wish to experience the full college experience at LSU, you have got to be Greek. The decision to be a GDI, is the path to collegiate mediocrity.
Potential New Members, I’d like you to do the following:
1. Go to the LSU Class of 2017 facebook page. (Click here to view)DO NOT allow yourselves to be categorized alongside these ordinary individuals because you didn’t get the sorority that you wanted. You will find your place in Greek Life, just as so many others have. You will sincerely regret the decision to drop out of rush. So many Greeks are unable to find an acceptable Non Greek, and therefore they stopped trying and stick to their own kind.
2. Scroll through the posts.
3. Take a close look at the people who’ve posted on that page. Notice how they’ve embarrassed themselves beyond comprehension by doing things such as: asking the facebook group for social plans, sharing useless, ridiculous stories that aren't the least bit entertaining.
4. Now, think about how these posts make you feel: amused, and confused as to how these people aren't mindful of how much they’ve humiliated themselves.
5. Now please know that every single one of these absurd beings is a GDI. They are simply unfit for Greek Life, and that's why they aren't Greek. They aren’t Greek, because they CAN’T be Greek.
The only exception to this post would be if you were not a proper fit for Greek Life. In that case, you will certainly discover this during recruitment. My intent in continuing the legacy of the fallen LSU Greeks That Matter blogger is so that PNMs may know the reputations of each chapter. It is important for girls to know what each house is known for, BEFORE joining that house.
If lower-tier chapters are bothered by this website, and claim that it is inaccurate.. shouldn’t they be thanking me? If this site were to cause PNMs to pursue other options, wouldn’t that be the perfect filter for these lower-tier chapters? They clearly don’t want girls who would concern themselves with tier-rankings. Therefore, everyone wins.
Sorority Evaluations & Critiques to Assist You in Your Decision
Kappa Delta
Kappa Delta, "KD", is the established sorority of southern belles. If you're not from a southern state, your chances of receiving a Kappa Delta bid are slim. In order for KD to take you seriously, you’re going to need stellar recommendations and connections. If you don't have those, you should be distinctively attractive and refined. To be a Kappa Delta is to possess perfection, whether it is physical perfection, academic perfection or financial perfection. They are exceedingly strict, and that is necessary in order to stay top tier, but it is certainly valuable to be a member of possibly the best sorority on campus. They have smaller pledge classes, which is certainly by choice. Although it’s important to have numbers in your chapter, it’s also important to not have driftwood. Kappa Delta strives to bid the crème de la crème from the South. If you are a pretty southern girl, you are the ideal candidate for Kappa Delta membership provided you meet their high standards in the areas of character, academics and leadership potential. In the 90s, KD became the first and only National Panhellenic Conference group to adopt the Girl Scouts as a national philanthropy. This philanthropy is perhaps the easiest to become adamant in your support, since so many girls were once girl scouts. Kappa Delta hosts a White Rose formal every spring. The freshmen girls wear long, white dresses and are presented to the entire chapter by their fathers. They are presented by walking down the main foyer stairs and accepting a white rose. This is a sacred tradition of the Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta. One which is valued with such high esteem that all sororities are aware of it's significance. They are featured in both the Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer sorority collections. KD placed first in Songfest. To learn more about the Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta at LSU, click here.
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Delta Delta, "Tri Delt", is famous for their many amazing chapters. The Tri Delt chapter at LSU is the stereotypical Tri Delt chapter: possibly the best. There are guys who believe that Tri Delt is home to the “hottest girls” on campus. Tri Delt’s reputation is one of acclaim and envy. There are more lower-tier girls who loathe Tri Delt than any other upper-tier chapter. Tri Delt and KD are often paired as the top houses on campus. There is much that sets the two apart, but they are the two most sought after sororities on campus, by guys and girls. Tri Delt is also known to have girls who love to party, which is certainly not a bad thing. An SEC school is in essence a party school. Tri Delt, unlike KD is notably diverse in membership. Tri Delt does not discriminate as to whether or not a PNM is from Baton Rouge or New York City. Tri Delt strives for diversity, and has fortified a reputation for just that. They got into a bit of trouble not too long ago, but they've recovered wholly and maintain their top tier status. Tri Delts are perhaps the preppiest, most intimidatingly confident girls on campus. They wear designer everything (obviously not to class, but instead when out). Tri Delt is also the most competitive chapter to rush. They cut more girls than any other chapter on campus. There are a number of chapters who may know that they’re uninterested in a PNM, but will not cut them until a later round, in order keep numbers up in all rounds. Tri Delt, however, does not do that. Tri Delt is not concerned with meeting quota if there aren’t enough quality girls to fill the positions. The same can be said for KD.
Chi Omega
Phi Mu
Phi Mu is without a doubt just shy of top tier status. What keeps Phi Mu from attaining top tier status is the intra-chapter division. There is a huge NOLA presence in Phi Mu. The girls who are featured as “mattering the most” are an inseparable trio, but seem to have little interest in expanding their immediate friend group. There is such animosity amongst the girls of Phi Mu, that there are separate facebook groups for the Fall 2012 pledge class. One is entitled “Not NOLA Phi Mu”. The division aside, Phi Mu is certainly an impressive chapter to pledge. Every fraternity values Phi Mu, and top tier girls are often times friends with Phi Mus. Phi Mu is also a very southern chapter, but have left their comfort zone as of late in taking a more diverse group of girls. Phi Mu placed first overall for highest GPA among PHC sororities at LSU. Last semester, 55 members of Phi Mu received GPAs of 4.0 and another 103 members made a 3.5-3.99 GPA. Phi Mu placed second at Songfest and raised a staggering $32,000 in their Spring 2013 “Man of the Year” philanthropy, and $45,000 combined for the entire year. Phi Mu is featured in the Lilly Pulitzer sorority collection. Phi Mu is definitely a great chapter filled with a number of top-notch girls. The most important area in which Phi Mu should improve upon is abolishing the division within the chapter. Click here to learn more about the Alpha Eta chapter of Phi Mu at LSU.
Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta, “DZ”, is the most unique upper-tier sorority. They have so many pretty girls that guys have argued DZ to be “the hottest sorority”. This website showcases just that, and since there are so many, it’s important to consider that in the ranking of that house. Delta Zeta attracts girls who partake in pageants, competitive dance and cheer. Delta Zeta’s philanthropy is the annual Miss LSU Pageant, in which every sorority participates. The victor of this pageant may participate in the official Miss Louisiana pageant. There are Delta Zetas who were once “Miss Teen Texas” or another state perhaps. They're that crowd of girls. DZs are also known for their girls’ tendency to party down. There are a number of DZs who may have had shifty reputations in high school, but were able to overcome that in time. Basically, be pretty, fun and interesting and Delta Zeta will likely show interest in you. It is undoubtedly essential that I address the fact that the previous runner of this site was a Delta Zeta. She was outed during Spring Break 2013 when she drunkenly admitted to the creation of this site. Little did she know, she was being recorded. In addition to her admittance of running the site, she also spoke ill of the African American race and declared her approval of Interfraternity hazing, even admitting to having assisted SAE in hazing their pledges in the fall of 2012. SAE was kicked off campus in the fall of 2012 for serious hazing that was sexual in nature. These videos went absolutely viral and ended up making headlines. Olivia’s story was featured on TigerTV, LSU’s broadcast journalism club. Delta Zeta immediately handled the situation by removing her from the sorority. They’ve all proclaimed their disapproval of the opinions of former Delta Zeta, Olivia Angelette. These videos can still be seen on BamaGreeksThatMatter.blogspot.com. Past the actions of one racist and disturbed girl, Delta Zeta is a great chapter at LSU. There should certainly be a concerted effort amongst DZ girls to dress a bit more conservatively, in order to overcome their national nickname of “Easy DZs”. Just as it is unfair to assume that EVERY Theta is a fat pig, it is equally unjust to assume that EVERY DZ is “easy”. DZ is featured in both the Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines sorority collections. To learn more about the Sigma chapter of Delta Zeta at LSU, click here.
Pi Beta Phi
Pi Beta Phi, “Pi Phi”, is a middle tier sorority with quite the untraditional reputation. These girls like to have fun. The saying "get high with Pi Phi" comes to mind. Pi Phi is the only sorority that has a notorious reputation for drug use. In my opinion, that is a rather garish reputation to sustain. It’s honestly true too. Obviously this doesn’t mean that EVERY Pi Phi is convoluted in drugs, but there are a lot who are. Fraternity guys may value this trait about Pi Phi, but other sororities do not. Pi Phi has never faced any sort of drug-related penalty, and for the sake of the girls in their sorority, that better not change. Pi Phi is less picky about looks than the upper-tier chapters. They are very serious about PNMs needing recommendation letters, and I find it odd for a sorority to focus on that so much more than the essentials. There are still lots of pretty girls in Pi Phi. Let me stress that, there are still a fair amount of pretty chicas in Pi Phi! They tend to care less whether or not a girl is from Baton Rouge or say, California. Last fall, a Pi Phi associate member’s negligence resulted in the social probation of the entire sorority. They were unable to have social events until April of 2013. For this reason, Pi Phi was unable to build relations with the fraternities in the way that all the other sororities were able to. Pi Phi’s philanthropic endeavor is to raise awareness of illiteracy. “Pies, Burgers, and Phries” is their annual fall fundraiser. Pi Phi is featured in the Lilly Pulitzer sorority collection. On Pi Phi’s LSU chapter website, they make it a point to state that Pi Phi legacies are not guaranteed a bid from the chapter. They also state that alumnae are allowed to submit recommendations for potential new members, but are not permitted to take part in the actual selection of members during recruitment. They also state that it is not the responsibility of the sorority to notify alumnae when a PNM that they endorsed is cut. These are very strange concepts to bring such attention to. To learn more about Pi Phi, including the rather strange discussion points highlighted on the site, click here.
Delta Gamma
Delta Gamma, “DG”, is a nationally large sorority. Their nickname at LSU is “Delta Grandmas” because many of them are either boring or unappealing, resembling bag ladies. There are some pretty DGs, and there was a time when was a lot better at LSU. DG is predominantly a southern chapter. I know for a fact that alumnae actively monitor recruitment. When the possibility of an African American joining DG became real, alumnae threatened to pull funding altogether. The alumnae should not be a reflection of the sorority members, but that was definitely noteworthy enough to mention. Some DGs like to go out a lot, but they do not hang out with upper-tier Greeks. DGs often hang out with fraternities such as FIJI, Sigma Nu, Phi Psi, Pike and Lambda Chi. There aren’t many strikingly pretty DGs, and there are surely more in the older grades. Guys enjoy DG’s “Paint Your Date” fall grub. They say that grub’s paint party theme is uniquely fun. The fall 2012 new member class was the largest in the history of the Gamma Zeta chapter of Delta Gamma at LSU. In the year 2008, the Gamma Zeta chapter of Delta Gamma at LSU was recognized as the “Most Outstanding DG Chapter” award. There are a number of notable DG alumnae. Delta Gamma is featured in both the Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines sorority collections. Delta Gamma is certainly a good chapter at LSU. The biggest piece of advice that I have for LSU’s Delta Gamma is to practice a bit more of exclusive selectivity of PNMs. Do not let alumnae pressure force you into giving bids to legacies. Instead of trying to grow in numbers to report to nationals, focus more on weeding out the quality girls. DG is historically relevant at LSU, but its current reputation is one of dull influence. A chapter can be the most nationally revered chapter by their nationals, and at the same time have a meager standing amongst the rest of LSU Greek Life. Click here to learn more about the Gamma Zeta chapter of Delta Gamma at LSU.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Kappa Gamma, “Kappa”, is a national powerhouse sorority. With campuses across the nation with very prominent chapters, Kappa should in theory be top tier at such a dynamically Greek school such as LSU. At one point in time, Kappa was a top runner, right alongside Phi Mu, Chi O and Tri Delt. That was long ago, since then Kappa has fully slipped. What Kappa fails to grasp is the fact that they take in so much driftwood, that those girls have taken over the majority of the chapter. Kappa has a large NOLA following, and those are the girls who make up the lingering quality in the sorority. NOLA girls have expressed interest more so in Phi Mu, this year, than Kappa. A sorority is not able to withstand the troops of trolls that they bid in order to fill their quota. At what cost does a sorority fill their quota? At the expense of their merit. Kappa’s reputation is consistently common across the row. They’re the “party girls”, who tend to get a tad out of hand. Many Kappas serve as fraternity groupies, which is certainly not an accomplishment. A fraternity groupie is liked amongst the guys, but she is undeniably not respected. The discouraging fact of the matter is that there are still plenty of pretty Kappas. These are the girls who slipped through the cracks, “crack babies”. Crack babies are generally the unfit girls who somehow found their way in a sorority that they do not deserve. In Kappa’s case, the crack babies are the quality girls who were unluckily fooled during rush. The senior girls are indeed the only remaining class of Kappas who reign from Kappa’s glory days. This is very apparent to the older girls, and such a realization has formed a rift between the classes. Kappa is an extremely involved chapter on campus, and they still manage to build relations with upper-tier fraternities on the basis that they are such “wild childs”. Until Kappa displays a bit more selectness in their recruitment periods, they will be unable to return to their former glory. Kappa is featured in both the Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines sorority collections. Kappa hasn’t won an award from Kappa nationals since 2010, the Risk Management Award, and before that in 2008, the Standards Honorable Mention Award. Those were certainly the glory days for the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa at LSU. Click here to learn more about Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Zeta Tau Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha, “Zeta”, is the most curious sorority to evaluate. Let me begin by saying that Zeta is the only sorority at LSU that is not featured in the Lilly Pulitzer sorority collection, which is why I could not create the same banner for them as I did all the others. Zeta is certainly bottom tier at LSU, but the odd thing is that they have a decent amount of pretty girls. That’s why some may harbor reluctance in agreeing with Zeta’s bottom tier ranking. There are also a number of uninviting Zetas who are much more ideal for a bottom tier sorority. Moreover, the facts speak for themselves. A lot of Zetas were very unlucky during rush. Many of them may have had bad reputations prior to rush, and because of that they performed poorly during recruitment getting cut everywhere except for Zeta. Zeta is not ranked higher for a number of reasons. So many of their members enjoy creating drama, stirring up fights and drama amongst their friend groups. They allow themselves to be mistreated and disrespected by guys. Some of them value the fact that they “hook up” with so many guys within the same fraternity. A lot of them are pathological liars and sloppy drunks. These are all tacky, inappropriate, improper mannerisms for a sorority girl to occupy. I would hazard to guess that Zeta is unaware of just how embarrassing their reputation is. Zeta’s annual philanthropy is Pinktoberfest, a fundraiser held in October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pinktoberfest raises awareness and education of Breast Cancer. The girls of Zeta partake in a number of games in which they consume Yoplait yogurt, and collect the pink lids. Games such as “Yogurt Pong”, “Yogurt Flip Cup” and the self-proclaimed on Zeta’s website “notorious yogurt eating contest”, much like a hot dog eating contest. Zeta placed first in stepshow, and performed during the halftime of an LSU basketball game. There were also Zeta dancers who managed to score a role in the Superbowl halftime show in New Orleans at the Superdome featuring Beyoncé. In the past two years, the Delta Kappa chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at LSU has received a number of awards. Click here to view the many accomplishments of Zeta. Zeta is the only sorority at LSU not featured in the Lilly Pulitzer sorority collection, but they are featured in the Vineyard Vines sorority collection. Zeta and Theta are the only two sororities on LSU's campus to have below a 3.0 GPA. Click here to learn more about Zeta.
Alpha Phi
On June 25, 2012, the Panhellenic Council of LSU voted to invite Alpha Phi International Sorority to join the Panhellenic Community in the fall of 2013. On June 28, 2012, Alpha Phi announced at their convention in Phoenix, AZ that they accepted the Panhellenic Council’s invitation. The Panhellenic community of LSU has been in the extension process for the past 10 months, paving the way for Alpha Phi’s return to the LSU community. Alpha Phi will be participating in formal recruitment in the fall of 2013. Shortly after recruitment, Alpha Phi will commence their week of chapter colonization. The goal is that Alpha Phi will recruit to average chapter size, which is 263 members. I’ve personally skimmed through pictures of the current Alpha Phi members, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. There are actually a lot of pretty girls. Alpha Phi is a crucial part of the continuation and expansion of LSU Greek Life. Joining Alpha Phi may be in your best interest! Alpha is ranked bottom tier on my tier chart, but that is based purely on the fact that they are brand new! If future members are anywhere near the quality of the current members, I would say that Alpha Phi has serious potential to move well up in the tier chart very soon. If you were to join Alpha Phi this fall, you would be a part of making LSU Greek history. Your name will be chronicled as the re-founding sisters of Alpha Phi at LSU! Alpha Phi has been promoted by every sorority, and there is so much PHC love for them. Also, fraternities will make it top priority to ensure that Alpha Phi is on their social calendars this coming school year. Everyone wants to play with the new shiny toys! Alpha Phi is featured in both the Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer sorority collections. Click here to learn more about Alpha Phi and why you should become a part of their sorority.
Kappa Alpha Theta
(Evaluation coming soon)
THE REMAINING SORORITY EVALUATIONS WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.
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