research blog post #3

Privatization actually has a huge affect on both greek life and athletics in their own and similar way.  The readings we have done in class define privatization as something that only benefits very few people in the upper echelon of society.  Basically, money makes the difference.  When it comes to hazing in both greek and athletic culture, privatization definitely plays a role.  Since those attending privatized universities come from untroubled backgrounds for the most part, they have never had anyone telling them to do such outrageous things before.  These kids have never felt the rush and uncertainty of a pledging process or hazing ritual.  Even though it may be treacherous, most look back on it being glad that they experienced something new.  My theory is that those who are less fortunate and grew up with hard times are less likely to comply to these rituals because they dont want anymore hardships in their lives.

Post #2

My ideas for my research paper have changed, but more in a revisional and anlytical sense.  The longer i experience the life of a Greek student athlete I experience it and learn more about it everyday.  From the teasing of my teammates to the accusations of lack of commitment from the fraternity to keeping up with schoolwork.  It definitley does not get any easier every day.  I could not really find any articles on this topic as I believe that no one who does both greek life and athletics has the time to publish an article about it.

"Views Of College Greek Life, From Inside And Out." Weekend Edition Sunday 8 Feb. 2015.Literature Resource Center. Web. 16 Feb. 2016.

This article about greek life is different and more insightful than the rest of them out there.  The "Greek Life is Bad" bias is thrown out the window.  I liked this article better than other because it is an interview with real fraternity brothers, and they are not biased on the side of their fraternities either.  One of them stated that they removed themselves from the fraternity once they found out something morally and legally wrong was going on inside of the fraternity house.  The bond that is formed throughout the pledging process is called into question here and most articles did not cover that.  

FLANAGAN, CAITLIN. "The Dark Power Of Fraternities." Atlantic 313.2 (2014): 72-91. Literary Reference Center. Web. 16 Feb. 2016.

This article shines light into the negative side of fraternities.  It shines light on all of the hazing accidetns, wild parties, and incohherent brothers.  It also shines light on the aftermath of being in a fraternity, which is what appeals as most attractive to potential fraternity members.  

Diamond, Alex B., et al. "Qualitative Review Of Hazing In Collegiate And School Sports: Consequences From A Lack Of Culture, Knowledge And Responsiveness." British Journal Of Sports Medicine 50.3 (2016): 149-153. Academic Search Premier. Web. 16 Feb. 2016
This artice will be great for comparing greek life and athletics in college.  Both of them seem to have one constant: hazing.  I want to take a deeper look into the differences in hazing in both fraternities and athletic teams and i believe i will draw some interesting and insightful conclusions.  

http://totalfratmove.com/why-fraternities-are-shut-down-for-misconduct-while-college-sports-teams-go-unpunished/

Over this past semester a lot has changed in my day to day college life.  I have always played hockey here at Rutgers for the D1 club team.  Recently I have rushed and received a bid to a fraternity on campus.  I want to write about the struggles, benefits, and cons of being a greek student athlete.