1. Who came up with the idea of a Cowboys and Indians theme? Did they think, for even a moment, that it might not be, well, good?
2. Where was it held? "Off-campus"? In a house? If so, whose house?
3. Lots of drinks in those pictures. All held by 21 year olds?
4. What are the students' parents thinking right now? Are they proud?
5. What will the sorority itself think? This is an international sorority. Check out their website and see if this party at all fits in with their mission. I imagine THEY will have something to say about this party. Remember, this is just a chapter.
1. Cowboys and Indians has been around since the beginning of time. Ever since Indians stated scalping settlers heading west. And I wouldn’t think it should matter whether someone finds it offensive or not. I find the fact that there are no Caucasian student centers on campus for my support. Never have I felt more racial discrimination for being white then here in North Dakota, the Sioux state, the land of the white. Build me a center where I can go and vent about how these racist Indians will never let me live free because of something that happened between people that neither of us have met.
2. Was it held off campus? And if it was then its none of your damn business whose house it was.
3. Wanna talk about underage drinking? I sure hope that it was not an Indian posting that comment because in this situation when you point one finger there are definitely 3 pointing back. And underage drinking is beside the point. The complaint is about being offended by the style of dress.
4. What are their parents thinking right now? Probably that they would rather have their daughter drunk at college than pregnant at home. They are probably proud that the next morning their student climbed out of bed a little hung over and headed to the library to study instead of riding around in a car drunk and unemployed on the reservation. Those are not racist comments, since they are supported by the fact that statistically, Indians have drastically higher rates of unemployment and alcoholism.
5. From the web site.
“The vision of Gamma Phi Beta is...
...to be recognized among peer associations as a premier women’s organization exhibited by:
• developing campus and community volunteers and leaders,
• providing innovative programming which addresses issues relevant to women and society,
• strengthening our resources, and
• managing the organization through volunteerism.
A complete Gamma Phi Beta woman is prepared to be a leader, believes in philanthropy and helping young girls, is committed to personal academic excellence and values her lifelong membership in Gamma Phi Beta.”
Nowhere does it say that a Gamma will not dress up in a costume and have a good time.