Hey Frats: Turn the Music Down?
Frats play music. There are frats on Locust. Frats on Locust play music. This seemingly benign circumstance has apparently been a source of disturbance to individuals occupying other buildings in the area, specifically between 36th and 38th Streets. Now, a petition has formed with the goal of banning fraternities from playing loud music during business hours.
Scott Reikofski, Director of Office of Student Affairs/Fraternity Sorority Life, sent an e-mail to inform Locust Walk fraternities of the motion, which can be read after the jump. With two clear positions on the issue, we want to hear what you think.
The e-mail from OFSA Director Scott Reikofski:
Just to give you a heads up. A petition is going from the Faculty to Open Expression Committee and others to ban any amplified music and other use of loud speakers during business/class hours. Apparently, recently there have been a number of incidents that the music has been too loud, particularly on Locust Walk between 36th and 38th, but also from other houses that are next to, across from or close to business offices, libraries and classroom buildings. Please be cognizant of the music and noise coming from your houses and keep things low—we don’t need to draw any attention to ourselves or cause any problems!!
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By Rebecca on November 2, 2011 at 3:06 pm
This is not only a fraternity issue. This would ban all amplified music played on Locust. This would include music played by Penn dance troupes like Penn Masala or music played by service groups on the walk to advertise for nonprofit downtowns.
Don’t restrict student speech in any way, shape, form, or volume on the Walk!
When out on a first date, many couples may not consider walking through The Home Depot particularly romantic. Scott Reikofski, director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, however, knows people who would find it kinky.
Reikofski, who was named American Leatherman in 1999, is part of the leather-centered community that explores fetishes that include sadomasochistic play and bondage.
As part of the celebration of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Awareness Days this week, the LGBT Center held a panel last night entitled “What Color Is Your Hanky?” discussing “S&M;” — sadomasochism — and bondage, as well as the lesbian and gay community in general.
The discussion was part of the QPenn series being held on campus this week and next under the general theme of “question everything.” Many members of the leather community are also active participants in the LGBT community.
The panel, consisting of current Mr. and Ms. Philadelphia Leather Bill Hawk and Dawn Marie as well as Jim Kiley-Zufelt and Jennifer Sharpe, the winners from 2003, spoke about their experiences in the LGBT community as well as their entry into the leather community.
“S&M; may or may not include pain,” Reikofski said. “It could involve how much pain and stimulation their bottom can take, or it could be sensual stimulation.”
“Also, roles may or may not be constant,” he continued. “Whether it’s a master/slave relationship, boy/girl, top/bottom, etc., it could switch.”
Reikofski explained that the leather titles are much like the competitions for Ms. America, except kinkier. Categories include barwear, cruisewear, formal leather, eroticwear, fantasies and speeches.
“Titleholders are expected to represent and lead their representative communities, including a significant amount of educating, demonstrations — such as the ins and outs of flogging — and fundraising,” he said.
@”The DP Archives” — how is that even remotely relevant?