@texas omicron
by: BigTexIt is now an independent fraternity going forward. It is a fact that they will not be returning to the Order's fold. Negotiations to make up with their national failed over the spring and summer. They were close to striking a deal, but KAO nationals did a little bait and switch last minute and still wanted to punish them. I wish them the best of luck.
Comment#2by: Greek
Best of luck to y'all as an independent fraternity, I'm sure it'll be more difficult but you defeated a frankly kind of corrupt and bloated national office, and are still doing alright. Losing the title KA will suck cause it definitely carries weight, but as far as I can tell you were left little choice in the matter.
#3by: doh!
The KA situation sounds like what happened to the top tiered Sigma Nu chapter in the 90s. They got caught hazing and their overreactive hq decided to make an example of them and gave the chapter a 7 year death sentence. Only difference is Tx Omicron had the good sense to drop their national affiliation. Too bad Sigma Nu's alumni and chapter didn't just go local. Today all that physically remains of Sigma Nu is the house and property that Kappa Sigma bought from them. UT Greek system is on a slow decline.
#4by: 'merica
Goin local is only a stop-gap measure. It ain't sustainable in the longrun. Omicron either goes back to nationals or find another frat to affiliate like what happened at duke with SAE (affiliated with ADphi), vanderbilt sigma nu (affiliated with Kappa sig),
Vanerbilt Pike (merged with DKE). "Locals" like UVA Phi Society (formerly Phi delt) and Phi Society (sewanee) just gradually suck harder as time passes cuz no one gives a fig about a local. The letters can change but the brotherhood remains and that's all that matters.
#5by: Pretty much
The only place where locals are viable is Dartmouth, cause almost every fraternity there disaffiliated, but most have prominent alumni. I don't think UT's Greek system is really declining, it's just natural rearranging. There's been a downcycle, but it's probably going to turn up soon.
by: SIC
Who in the hell are Sigma Nu, Beta, and DKE?!?!? Were they even frats in the early 00's?
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by: They
Clearly have the letters KA on their door now. Also, this post is two years old. No, not true
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by: hmm
by: Provisional Chapter
Yes, KA (Omicron) is back on as provisional status at UT. The Lodge is still owned by KA Omicron. They are basically starting as a new chapter and it will take 2-3 years to get full stauts.
All of the alumni and current member that where involved in trying to take the illegally KA house are expelled from the Order and are no longer KA's. They will not be let back in the Order.
The rest of the former members can reapply to regain active status but it is not a sure thing for any of them.
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by: I heard
they have to wait 5 years or something, plus the alumni funding it might not like that. Probably the best option though, they could affiliate with DKE, Sigma Nu, or Beta, but I doubt they will.
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