Now that the war is over, we must look to the ramifications on the future of Kenyon College. The Lawsuit has been a learning experience for them, and I doubt that the lessons will be soon forgotten. President Oden stated that he feel fraternities have a place at Kenyon, and his administration will reflect this attitude. No, but they will be treated with the proper respect afforded to them. Fraternities have learned as well.
Public opinion is a strong force to be reckoned with, and lawsuits are expensive.
As for the rest of us, we should learn that agreements, lawsuits and changes in policy are not matters to be taken lightly. We see in recent weeks the filing of another lawsuit against the College, this time in the matter of sexual harassment. Hopefully these plaintiffs will learn from the experience of Alpha Delta Phi and remember the serious nature of a lawsuit. We also see proposals to change the Housing Lottery and appropriation of rooms, another serious matter. Well-meaning attempts at change can soon get out of hand and into court.