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'''Thetagate 2.0''', also referred to as '''Sororitygate''', was a minor campus scandal involving the [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] sorority and [[Bwog]]. It was the spiritual successor to [[Thetagate]].
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'''Thetagate 2.0''' was a minor campus scandal involving the [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] sorority and [[Bwog]]. It was unrelated but occurred after [[Thetagate]], another campus media scandal involving KAT. The incident involved a photo tipped anonymously to Bwog, which appeared to feature a member of Theta in the sorority's brownstone with alcohol bottles in the background. Bwog posted the photo with the knowledge that the sorority prohibits alcohol in the brownstone. Comments focused on the nature of the picture, a lack of clarity regarding the confirmation the photo was taken in the brownstone, and the sexist nature of the no-alcohol rule in Greek Life. Drama ensued as the photo was originally posted with the student's name in the caption as well as being considered a "revealing" shot of the student wearing shorts. After being censored twice to remove the student's name and censor the indecent area of the photo, the post was ultimately removed from the site.  
  
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==The video==
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Editor-in-chief [[Mason Amelotte]] resigned from his position quickly following the incident, and Interim Editor-in-chief [[Rachel Deal]] filled the position.
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Spring 2016 saw a string of minor scandals involving sororities. The week of sorority formal recruitment, Shua Bhattacharya (CC '16) wrote a tell-all op-ed on her recruitment to and defection from [[Sigma Delta Tau]]. <ref>[http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/01/24/why-i-said-sayonara-sororities Shua's op-ed]</ref> Faced with negative press, many sorority sisters blasted Shua in the comments and over social media, wanting to show a united front and assuage prospective members. One [[Sigma Nu]] brother did damage control with a counter op-ed. <ref>[http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/01/27/why-ill-never-say-goodbye-greek-life Pro-Greek op-ed]</ref>
 
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Later that week, [[Rachel Deal]] of [[Bwog]] revealed that she had already been reporting on Shua's story. <ref>[http://bwog.com/2016/01/27/the-schisms-of-sisterhood/ Bwog sorority feature]</ref> This was followed by another Bwog post alleging that Theta sisters aired a video to new members showing [[Delta Sigma Phi]] officers making vulgar remarks about [[Delta Gamma]]. <ref>[http://bwog.com/2016/02/03/thought-theta-thought-wrong/ Theta video post]</ref> Again, Bwog was attacked in the comments for failing to do "real journalism."
 
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==The photo==
 
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In April, Bwog posted a tip accusing Theta of having empty handles of vodka in their brownstone, a violation of national and university regulations. The post included a photo and first name of a Theta sister apparently passed out in her room. Bwog was heavily criticized for the post and removed the name of the sister pictured. Several comments called the post a violation of [[Title IX]] and a reportable instance of sexual harassment. Of course, this is all bullshit.
 
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A day later [[Mason Amelotte]], the Bwog editor-in-chief, resigned in response to the threats.<ref>[http://bwog.com/2016/04/18/addressing-sensitive-images-in-bwog-posts/ Bwog apologizes]</ref>. The offending post was removed.
 
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Revision as of 19:27, 28 April 2016

Thetagate 2.0 was a minor campus scandal involving the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Bwog. It was unrelated but occurred after Thetagate, another campus media scandal involving KAT. The incident involved a photo tipped anonymously to Bwog, which appeared to feature a member of Theta in the sorority's brownstone with alcohol bottles in the background. Bwog posted the photo with the knowledge that the sorority prohibits alcohol in the brownstone. Comments focused on the nature of the picture, a lack of clarity regarding the confirmation the photo was taken in the brownstone, and the sexist nature of the no-alcohol rule in Greek Life. Drama ensued as the photo was originally posted with the student's name in the caption as well as being considered a "revealing" shot of the student wearing shorts. After being censored twice to remove the student's name and censor the indecent area of the photo, the post was ultimately removed from the site.

Editor-in-chief Mason Amelotte resigned from his position quickly following the incident, and Interim Editor-in-chief Rachel Deal filled the position.

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