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| − | '''Thetagate 2.0''' was a minor campus scandal involving the [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] sorority and [[Bwog]]. It was | + | '''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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| + | 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 Theta]] 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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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Greek scandals]] | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 28 April 2016
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.
The video
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. [1] 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. [2]
Later that week, Rachel Deal of Bwog revealed that she had already been reporting on Shua's story. [3] This was followed by another Bwog post alleging that Theta sisters aired a video to new members showing Delta Sigma Theta officers making vulgar remarks about Delta Gamma. [4] Again, Bwog was attacked in the comments for failing to do "real journalism."
The photo
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.
A day later Mason Amelotte, the Bwog editor-in-chief, resigned in response to the threats.[5]. The offending post was removed.
