To the Editor:
I must admit, not only did I and my fellow brothers find Kenny Williams' letter to the editor, "Go get the car," amusing - perhaps even bordering on hilarious - we must also thank him for his clever insight into one of our long-standing traditions. You see, early each spring, as the "bone-chilling" temperatures and "biting wind" sweep past 80 Professor's Row, the men of Zeta Psi and any rushes who decide to attend participate in the chapter's annual "Demolition Dinner."
In an ideal world, our events would coincide with some moral lesson or socially conscious undertone. Maybe we could deliver a discourse on the horrors of female exploitation during our yearly trip to Hooters. Or our bowling trip could be accompanied by an informational lecture on the benefits of physical fitness, nutrition, and cardiac health. Chances are, each would make us better men.
The truth, however, is that there is no underlying message to our rush events, no ideological discourse. Instead, we attempt to acquaint ourselves with the male members of the freshman class and show them a good time in hopes of incorporating a select few into our fraternity. That's all it is - fun, recreation, call it what you will.
The event has nothing to do with us practicing or promoting violence, for as a whole, the Kappa Chapter of Zeta Psi International Fraternity frowns upon both. So, to answer your question, Kenny, you are wrong. We absolutely do beat the hell out of an old car solely "for pure enjoyment."
Perhaps you, as an engineer, took offense to us destroying the mechanical and technological - not to mention aesthetic - masterpiece that is the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. If so, on behalf of the brothers of Zeta Psi, I apologize. If it makes you feel any better, you can come by next week and help out at our next rush event, "The Reassembly Buffet." We could really use your expertise.
Ken Kozlow
LA '03
President, Kappa Chapter of Zeta Psi Fraternity
