It was something I look back on with fond memories. It was also an attempt to make people understand some of the mysteries of pledgeship. Paddling doesn't happen, and neither do some of the strange stories I heard. Let s face it, nothing can be that cool where anyone would put up with being beaten with a chunk of wood. It is a sad commentary on what happens when people behave irresponsibly, or what can happen without proper foresight.
Accidents do happen, and it is a shame when they do.
However, both of these incidents were accidents, and it really upsets me when people blame the Greek system without thinking about all the positive things Fraternities and Sororities bring to campus. If you send me a story, please tell me where it happened and who you originally heard it from. The University of Oklahoma explicitly disclaims any legal liability for the contents of this page or information accessible from this page. Web pages are provided as a privilege to OU students to enhance their life long learning experience, and the opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the institution or its student body.