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Title:
1981 Spring Newsletter Nu Beta (Rutgers University)
Abstract:
Spring 1981 newsletter of the Nu Beta chapter at Rutgers University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.
Date/Date Range:
00/00/1981
Subjects:
Newsletter
Chapter:
Nu Beta
University:
Rutgers University
Era:
1980s
1981 Spring Newsletter Nu Beta (Rutgers University)
SPRING, I98I
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.
RUTGERS FIJIS SWEEP
THROUGH CAMPUS ELECTIONS
A WORD FROM
THE PRESIDENT
By Mark Esposito
Another school year is upon us here at
Nu Beta, hopefully we can continue on
the advance made last year and also set
new goals.
The Keller race turned out unsuccessful
last year, but we are taking a quick jump
this year, by taking second-place in foot
ball, first in one-on-one basketball, second
place in Arm Wrestling, and we are in the
This years participation in the Rutgers
University Student Government has been
exceptional for the Nu Beta Fijis, pro
ducing many campus leaders. Fijis were
elected to many high ranking positions
including: student senate, member of the
fraternity board of control, Rutgers Fra
ternity Council (RFC) vice-president,
treasurer, and newspaper representative.
finals in tennis.
Following last years lead our brothers
are still taking an active role in both stu
dent governing organizations, as well as
fraternity governing organizations. Bro
ther Ken Buckley ('81) is on the University
fraternities. Bob is planning to run for
President in the upcoming election, and
based on his present success we are opti
mistic of his victory. Two other Fijis were
also elected to positions on the RFC.
Junior Ethan Grodofsky is the council
Senate, Ron Sama ('81) is a class repre
sentative to the Rutgers College Govern
ing Association, and Mark Esposito is the
class of 1982 President.
Romano is
the
Brother
Vice President
treasurer, and senior Ron Sama is the
Bob
Newspaper representative. We feel it is
very important to be involved in interfraternity relations, and the fact that the
Fijis hold three positions on the Fraternity
council is significant considering there are
of the
Rutgers Fraternity Council (RFC), and a
member of the joint committee of the
A.I.F.C., Ethan Grodofsky is the treasurer
of the RFC, and executive Secretary of
the Fraternity Purchasing Agency, Ron
Sama is the Targum-Council Representa
tive, and Editor-in-chief of the Scarlet
only six positions.
Kenny Buckley is serving his second
term in the university Senate, this group
consists of faculty, deans, administrators,
Greek (a fraternity publication), and John
Manginelli is a member of the RFC Board
of Control.
In the area of community relations we
are planning to sponsor a Christmas party
for either under-privledged children or
elderly citizens, the final details still in
the workings at this time.
The house is also undergoing many
the Rutgers College Governing Associa
tion (RCGA), and a president of the class
of 1982. With such spirited brothers as
Kenny Buckley, Mark Esposito, Bob Ro
mano, Ethan Grodofsky, Ron Sama, and
John Manginelli we can anticipate success
in student government in years to come.
There are many illustrations demon
strating the importance of the positions
held. In his position as RFC Vice-President. Bob Romano has had to develop
policies for all thirty four of the Rutgers
and students who recommend policy to
Rutgers Fraternity Council Treasurer Ethan Grodofsky in action.
I would also like to remind the grads
of the 64th Annual Norris Pig Dinner to
be held on Saturday, April II, 1981. Final
arrangements for a speaker haven't been
made at this time, but the possibilities
the Universities Board of Governors. Mark
Esposito, a past Senator, has been elected
president of the class of 1982. Mark also
holds positions as: chairman of the stu
dent caucus and is a member of the Rut
gers College Governing Association
(RCGA). Joining Mark on the RCGA is
changes in terms of the structure. City
inspectors made inspections early in the
semester and gave us a list of improve
include either an Archon or a prominent
Brother Ron Sama. The main function of
FIJI from the area. Grads are reminded to
tear off the enclosed confirmation form
this organization deals with the presenta
ments to be made. Improvements are to
and mail it back to confirm your reserva
tion. Lets make this Pig Dinner the
be made in the areas of Fire-safety, elec
trical, building, and health. Hopefully
the repairs we made will pass the re-in-
best!
I would like to take this opportunity to
of 29 brothers living in the house, 14 of
invite all graduates to visit the house. As
the old odage says "Fiji is not for college
days alone" and I'm sure there are many
great memories to relive back at the old
them are new brothers who are taking an
Phi Gam house.
spection.
The composition of the brotherhood
living in the house has also changed, out
active part in the running of the house.
This should result in experienced and com
petent leaders in the future.
/
Respectively submitted,
Ed Murray
Chapter President
tion of student needs to the administra
tion.
Rounding out Nu Betas contingency of
student leaders is Junior John Manginelli,
a member of the Rutgers University Fra
ternity Board of Control. In this role
John is on a committee which deals with
disciplinary action against Rutgers fra
ternities.
Brother Manginelli's services
have been invaluable to the chapter over
the past year. He hopes to be elected
chairman of the Board this year replacing
past chairman and Fiji, Marty Cronin.
\r\nRARITAN FIJI
PAGE TWO
RARITAN FIJI
NU BETA of PHI GAMMA
78 Easton Avenue
DELTA
the brothers and learn about the traditions
New Brunswick, N.J.
Editor
Richard Skoller
Staff
Doug Aitelli, Bob Behot,
Marty Conroy, Mark Eposito, Keivan
Ettefagh, Chris Jansen, John Manginelli, Craig Mardany, Mike Meehan,
Ed Murray, and Joe Serino.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
President
Ed Murray
Treasurer
Chris Jansen
Recording Secretary
Craig Mardany
Corresponding Secretary ....Rich Skoller
Historian
sult of the no kidnap is the surprising
desire the pledges have developed to come
to the chapter house or get to appreciate
Ron Sama
and Nu Beta history.
Furthermore, with
interpretation of
hazing which limits pledging to activities
that are restricted to the confmds of the
chapter house, the raids have taken a new
look.
This semester we have initiated a
Keg Raid to supplement the old raids. This
new idea requires that the pledges sneek
into the house during odd hours of the
On the other front we apparently re
ceived an indication that Tumulty's and
Arco were interested in our property for
$375,000. We told them no at that price
and suggested S450 - $600,000. We are
awaiting their reply.
Finally we have applied for property tax
exemption for our existing property in
New Brunswick. If granted we will realize
a $4,000 savings on 78 Easton Avenue
and possibly a $20,000 savings on any new
structures we build at the heights.
There will be a monthly meeting at my
night with a keg of beer, trying to tap it
house in
without getting caught by the brothers.
If successful then the brothers will join
them in dispensing with the contents of
the keg. However, pledges can be ex
December 17th and we
Bridgewater on
Wednesday,
will
discuss the
above.
BEAR
pected to be rarely successful and should
NU BETA ADOPTS NEW
PLEDGEPROGRAM
Chapter conforms to new
Rutgers policies
By Keivan Ettefagh
With mounting concern by the general
public over fraternity hazing, the past
two years have witnessed increasing
pressure
on
fraternities
"hazing" practices.
to
eliminate
Such pressure orig
inates from people who possibly become
concerned about their children's involve
ment with fraternities after seeing movies
look forward to the penalties of being
caught.
Other additions include the Pledge
Project, which is a house improvement
project completed by the pledges. Pledge
Work Days, Study Halls, and also the new
idea that the pledge class officers are no
longer secret. All these moves are aimed
at improving the incorporation of pledges
into Fiji life and responsibilities. This
semesters pledges are expected to have
gained an understanding of the responsi
bilities and duties of the house officers, to
have earned their pride in the 78 Easton
will have been spent on it, help propel
on occasion have happened to pledges
while in the presence of fraternity mem
bers. Also significant is the media, which
and to move towards becoming the perfect
embodyment of the Nu Beta spirit of Phi
has jumped at the chance of juicy stories
improving paper readership. All of a
sudden lengthly newspaper articles, tele
vision specials are pointing out the "terri
ble" practices of fraternities.
An example is the article which appear
ed in the Bergen Record citing numerous
pledging practices of fraternities at Rut
gers. Fiji earned the dubious distinction
of being mentioned on the front page of
the article which refered to the diet and
cleansliness during Greek week.
The purpose of this article; however, is
Archon President Joe Carney
Avenue structure from their toil which
like "Animal House" and reading stories
in the newspapers about accidents which
Fiji to the academic forefront of Rutgers,
NUBETA ATTENDS
132nd EKKLESIA —
LINKS MADE SECRET
Gamma Delta.
By Craig Mardany
Now before ending this article I must
state that the fun hasn't gone out of the
pledge program. One's own fond mem
ories of pledging will point out that along
with all its labors pledging was a period of
great fun both for pledges and for bro
thers.
I must add that those aspects of
pledging which have continued to be good
clean fun have been retained at the ex
pense of the possibly dangerous practices.
The result, I hope are new brothers who
will be better prepared and motivated to
be active members of our Fiji chapter.
While most of our brotherhood were
busy at work during the week of August
12th-16th, a few of us at the Nu Beta
Chapter were experiencing something
much different.
Ed Murray, chapter
President, Chris Jansen, chapter Treas
urer, Craig Mardany, chapter Recording
Secretary, and John Manginelli headed
south to attend the 132nd Ekkelsia. This
years Ekklesia was held at the prestigous
Opryland Hotel in Music City, U.S.A.,
most
often
referred
to
as
Nashville,
not to recount the events which have led to
Tennessee.
the moderate restructuring of our pledging
Nashville is approximately 900 miles
from New Brunswick; we split the trip
into two days. Upon arriving in Nash
ville we were overwhelmed by the Opry
land Hotel. It certainly lives up to its
reputation as being "one of the South's
finest". We found our stay in Nashville
a great mix of both business and pleasure.
program, rather its purpose is to bring to
the attention our graduate brothers the
few changes that have been made. With
AN
this purpose, 1 as this semesters pledge
trainer shall fill you in on the changes.
If you were to visit the chapter house
nowadays, you will be surprised to see
the pledges lounging around during some
various hours of the night. You may ask:
"Aren't they afraid of being kidnapped?"
Well that is because kidnaps are now illeg
Alumni Association has a lease proposal
before the University concerning a piece
of property on the Busch campus. The
University Assistant Provost, Dr. Salapatas, has agreed in principal to the gen
eral agreement, but there are specifics
al at Rutgers. Pledges no longer tremble
when they notice a large gathering of
brothers in their close proximity. The re
UPDATE ON THE
MOVE TO BUSCH
At the presnt moment the Nu Beta
which are unacceptable.
Joseph Pinto,
our Attorney and the university lega' staff
are to work out the problems.'
The first day was mainly concerned
with familiarizing ourselves with the
Opryland Hotel and with our fellow
Fiji's from the U.S. and Canada. Most of
the chapters were well represented with
the aggregate number of people totaling
close to seven-hundred.
(Continued on page three)
\r\nRARITAN FIJI
PAGE THREE
NU BETA ATTENDS 132nd EKKLESIA
(Continued from page two)
Highlights of the Ekklesia included the
awards banquet, election of archons and
officers, a trip to the Grand Ole Opry and
the granting of a charter to the Delta
Colony at Texas Christian University
(congratulations brothers). Much to the
dismay of the Rutgers Fijis, those dele
gates at the Ekklesia voted to keep our
links away from the public views. This
means that our links are no longer hang
ing above our fireplace.
conducted included
Other business
review
of by-laws,
raising of national dues, and election of
new officers.
Looking back upon this trip we all feel
that it was a very rewarding experience.
All of those who have attended an Ekkle
sia know what I'm talking about. All of
those who haven't the next one will be
held in Toronto. Anyone who will be
attending the next Ekklesia I'm sure you'll
have a good time. To those of you who
didn't make it stop by the house and we'll
tell you all about it.
place, but aspire to be number one next
year. We congratulate the entire team and
its supporters for their courageous effort.
In tennis, Nu Beta benefits greatly from
the services of Brother Ken Bucley. Ken
ny won the tournament last year and did
not lose a set along the way. This year he
has reached the finals and is still waiting
to play his next match. We are confident
FIJI HOPES TO BRING
TROPHY HOME
By Marty Conroy
The Nu Beta Chapter has compiled a
very fine record of achievement in intra
mural athletics over the past few years. In
the race for the Keller Trophy, emblematic
of fraternal supremacy in intramural
competition, we have placed third in the
standings the past two years. Considering
the fact that over twenty-five fraternities
participate in intramural sports every
year, we are very proud of this accom
plishment. This year we are again high in
the early standings, and are in very good
shape to capture the trophy after coming
so close the past two years, and not win
ning it since 1975.
The most intense competition perhaps
of the entire intramural program occurs
during the flag football season. This year,
Nu Beta swept through its division, and
behind the quarterbacking of Chris Jansen won its fourth division championship
in as many years (spanning a sixteen
consecutive game winning streak during
the regular season), this year allowing
only 12 points. In the semifinal playoff
game. Bob Wuss rambled sixty yards to
provide us with a 12-6 sudden death over
time victory over Kappa Sigma. In the
final, the Fijis lost a heartbreaker to de
fending champions DKE in the last sec
onds by a score of 19-13. Phil Lore pro
vided an excellent running attack, but
unfortunately the Fijis couldn't capitalize
being stranded at the one yard line on two
occasions.
We had to settle for a second
NU BETA
that he will once again provide us with
valuable first place Keller points.
Another event which has been complet
ed this year is the annual cross-country
run. Fiji placed third this year behind a
strong team effort. Omar Tamini placed
ninth, John Maginelli twelfth, and Dave
DeSantis fifteenth.
The basketball season ended
with
a
6-2 record, good for a second place in
the division. The team lost two games to
Alpha Chi Rho in the final seconds each
by a point, but gained sweet revenge
against DKE by thumping them twice. The
team is awaiting the playoffs where we
are sure if we beat Alpha Chi Rho (which
we are confident we will) we will go on
to win the entire tournament. The team is
RACE FOR THE KELLER
APRIL 11 — PIG DINNER
PLAN ON IT — NOW!
paced by the long range bombing of Tim
Riepl and the strong inside play of John
Manginelli. Ethan Grodofsky, Chris Jansen
and John Oesmann also contributed
in starting roles.
We would also like to congratulate John
Manginelli for winning the One-on-One
basketball tournament and providing us
with those important Keller points. John
beat everyone that he played making him
the BEST one-on-one ball player at Rut
gers.
Congratulations are also in order to
Steve Rummel and Tom Eckert, for each
winning their weight divisions in arm
wrestling. Steve won the heavy weight
division while Tom won the 190 pound
class, allowing Fiji to win two of the four
weight classes providing us with a second
place finish overall.
Future events that we are looking to
do well include Track (First place last
year). Wrestling (second place last year).
Volleyball (first place last year), Softball
(first place last year), and Golf (third
place last year). Things look very good
for Nu Beta this year. The fact hat we
are very high in the standings now (first
or second place in overall standings),
have several athletic fall pledges and
prospective spring pledges, and have
our best events awaiting us for second
semester,
all
indicate
that
the
Keller
Trophy will come back to its rightful
owner. The Nu Beta Chapter of Phi Gam
ma Delta!!!
(P.S. to Frank & Ira —Sorry we didn't
get shirts. Our defense won't be the
same without you. We'll mail you our
"Football" shirts next year).
CONTINUES THE
VARSITY TRADITION
By John Manginelli
Nu Beta besides competing well in
intramural sports has several varsity
athletes who participate on the inter
collegiate level. In the past we had several
brothers who were members of the light
weight and regular football teams. Now
we
are
more
diversified
with
athletes
coming from several varsity teams, club
sports, as well as lightweight football.
From Rutgers University teams we have
representatives from the baseball, lacrosse,
and track and field teams. The club teams
represented are Livingston College Foot
ball, and the Rutgers Ice Hockey team.
Nu Beta has four members on the track
and field team.
Dan Monchek is the
university's top high jumper, consistently
clearing seven feet. He is also a member
of the hurdle relay team. Raymond Roncin is an all purpose middle distance run
ner with his specialty being the half-mile.
Bill Mariski is a cross-country runner in
the fall and a steeple chaser in the spring.
Bernard McGarry is a cross country run
ner in the fall and a middle distance run
ner in the spring. All of the track brothers
are juniors.
In lacrosse, Nu Beta has Rick Hirsh,
a senior. Rick is a starting attackman on
the nationally ranked Rutgers team and
leads the scoring attack.
On the Rutgers baseball team is Mike
Campi, a junior. Mike is part of the start
ing pitching staff. The first line center for
the Rutgers Hockey team is Dave De
Santis (son of Rutgers football star, and
Nu Beta Fiji Tony DeSantis). Dave is
quite an asset to the team as he leads the
team in scoring and scored the first goal
of the 1980-81 season just seventeen sec
onds into the game. Dave has plenty of
time ahead since he is only a sophmore.
Part of the Livingston College Foot
ball team's offensive line is senior, Ron
Sama. Ron plays center for the team and
starts
on
the
defensive
line
as
well.
Nu Beta as always is an athletic house.
These are Nu Beta's varsity athletes. The
only unfortunate thing about these atheletes is that they are ineligible for intra
mural competition. It is in this capacity
that they are sorely missed.
\r\nPAGE FOUR
RARITAN FIJI
Do you know who these people are?
THE "MARCHING "
FIJI MEN
By Chris Jansen
Amidst the snowfall and brisk winds of
New Brunswick's March many Phi Gam's
turned south — to the sun and sand of
Florida.
There were several crews of
Fiji's leaving for more southerly parts. I
accompanied five brothers and a pledge
on the trip. On March 13, with a snow
storm brewing Glenn Stewart, Marty
Cronin, Ethan Grodofsky, Rich Skoller,
Ken Buckley, Vinney Kenney, four ZTA
sorority sisters, and myself began our
odyssey in our twenty-six foot Winnebego.
Twenty-seven hours, several mechanical
failures, and a few cases of beer later,
we were cruising along the Fort Lauderdale strip.
After cruising for a while, we searched
for our "home" for the week, the Fort
Lauderdale Public Parking Lot. Several
unforgetable events later we were on our
way home. The highlight of the trip was
Rutgers day at the Button (a famous bar
on the Ft. Lauderdale strip), where the in
FIJI PARTIES STILL
famous John Daut shocked the crowd
during the inaugural male wet willie con
By Marty Conroy
test.
Other notable events included Vin
BEST ON CAMPUS
The social calendar at the
Nu
Beta
ney Kenny's disappearing act, the frolick
Chapter provides a number of enjoyable
ing of Bob Wuss, Mike Meehan, Jim Freda
activities for the brothers and their friends.
and Nick Barone; Mike Jeffers sun tan
(why didn't it show through the flannel
shirts and jeans on the beach?), Friday
night at Flanagan's (Heh?-Richie),
First and foremost is the yearly Fiji Island
party on which a South Pacific setting is
created in order to lend authenticity to the
event. The party is held in the large yard
and meeting Fiji's from all over the
owned by the house.
country.
Our February road trip to the University
of Maryland also proved to be enjoyable
for all. On the Delaware Turnpike we en
countered a rare snowfall, and despite
my horrible sense of direction we found
the Phi Gam house. The Maryland Phi
Gam's showed us an excellent time (Nu
Beta extends an invitation to our fellow
Maryland brothers as well as any other
chapter to visit us at Rutgers— just call us
at (201) 246-9303). Some highlights of
the trip included the "snowbowl", and in
viting ourselves into the Maryland sorori
ties.
This past month twelve Nu Beta's track
ed up to Syracuse to spend the weekend
at the S.U. Fiji House. Although we were
shown an excellent time our spirits were
dampened by a continual downpour and
Rutgers 17-9 loss to the Orangemen. We
thank Syracuse for being such good hosts
and giving us a chance to meet our sister
sorority.
A pool located in
the center to the yard is filled with gold
fish. Bamboo huts and fencing are set up
all over the yard.
Brothers and their
dates dress in erotie, tropical clothing.
The menu includes steak, lobster, and
posts". There were quite a few battles on
the field, since this game marked the end
of the Rutgers-Princeton rivalry. But, as
can be expected the Fiji's emerged with a
rather sizable chunk of post.
During the year, Nu Beta holds a num
ber of theme parties. Nu Beta is noted for
its great dance parties, and disco or new
wave (and a lot of rock mixed in) tunes
are usually spun by the DJ. So far we
have had a Hawaiin party, a Halloween
party, a "No Frills" party (all in costume),
many regular dance parties (all with the
other favorites.
well known "purple
Another highlight of the soeial year is
the biannual "rush" events. Rush gen
and of course the annual Christmas For
erally lasts about two weeks a semester.
During this time, Nu Beta holds two or
three parties, and on a smaller scale a
best on campus!
number of informal rush events.
These
smaller gatherings allow brothers and
prospective pledges to really get to know
one another. The larger parties attract
large numbers of people, which lets the
maximum number of Rutgers College
freshman and sophmores be exposed to
one of the advantages of being a frater
nity member.
Tailgating has also become a popular
practice at Nu Beta. Before the Princeton
Roadtrips are very important for the
Nu Beta's. They are a great time for all
and Alabama football games for example.
Brother's cars and trucks were parked
together outside the stadium. Beer and
food were consumed in mass quantities.
Everyone had a great time at both games
involved, and also give the brothers a
(the beer didn't last).
chance to meet their brothers around
the country.
ton game many of the brothers participat
After the Prince
ed in the annual "tearing dowii the goai-
passion" punch),
mal. Fiji parties are always known as the
Each spring, a special party, "Fiji Fest"
Weekend is held in conjunction with the
Cancer Marathon weekend. A party is
held either in the house or in one of the
university buildings.
All proceeds go to
the Cancer Marathon fund.
Last year
over $1,000 was raised. The party is
notably one of the biggest if not the
biggest events of the year at Rutgers.
It involves literally thousands of people
and gives Nu Beta a chance to contribute
to a worthy cause. This year Fiji Fest VI
will take place.
All in all the social calendar at Nu Beta
is fully loaded, looked at by all university
students as events which are noted
at
Rutgers as "CAN'T MISS"!!!
(P.S. A LOT OF THANKS TO SOCIAL
CHAIRMAN BOB ROMANO - GREAT
JOB BOB!)
\r\nRARITAN FIJI
A
VOICE OF A
BROTHER
NEW
By Joe Serino
I pledged last semester, and just moved
into the house this September. The house
takes some adjusting to for everyone. It's
got a chemistry all its own. Being a new
brother, I didn't know all of this, but
found it not too hard to adjust to, but being
a new brother and the brand new house
chairman was a little harder. After two
months however, I can honestly say I love
this place, and plan to live here for my
remaining college years as it is better than
great!
In the beginning I wasn't sure
handle the guys to get them to
work, but in the end they all came
and the house got functionally
how to
do any
through
squared
away pretty quickly. But then the trouble
came, in September, in the
middle
of
everyone moving in, the city of New Brun
swick sent plumbing, housing, fire and
electrical inspectors to visit. They went
around to all the fraternities. We got hit
with four pages of violations and 30 days to
fix them. We finished about 20% of the
work in about 45 days. We wanted to see
if they were serious—THEY WERE!
When they returned they were gentle, but
firm and gave us another thirty days and
FIJI were very much different than those
participating on our intramural squad.
Those participating in the game included
Craig Mardany, Ed Murray, Mark Esposito. Rick Hirsch, and Ethan Grodofsky.
Fijis team was lead by the big man, Craig
Mardany, pumping in a game high 34
points followed by Ethan Grodofsky with
24 points.
The juveniles seemed to be scoring at
will, with a few of them being able to slamdunk. The basic problem we faced was
coping with their ability to run on us. It
seemed as if we were always watching
PAGE FIVE
depth chargers.
Drinking games such as these are an
important part of the Nu Beta House.
Fraternal activities such as meetings and
benefit programs are an important part of
the brotherhood, however the impact of
socializing together cannot be overlooked.
Socializing together as a whole brother
hood has the positive effect of strength
ening an already unified group. The com
bination of various balancing activities of
the Nu Beta house are just one reason for
the strength of our brotherhood here at
Rutgers.
them score on a fast break. Their depth
was definitely a factor, it seemed that
every time we turned around new players
were in the game.
After the game we sat down with some
of th
workers and directors and reflected
on the game. We both agreed that the
final outcome was of no significance. The
main thing was that we gave the juveniles
a chance to 'live-it-up". Everybody had
a great time and it definitely was a great
alternative to the dismal life of the deten
tion center. This was an event that was
most enjoyable to everybody. What took
just a few hours on a Friday afternoon
proved to mean much more than that to
MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
By Rich Skoller
As usual our first semester pledge class
at Nu Beta is a small pledge class of seven
quality guys. Traditionally the fall pledge
class is small at Nu Beta because of our
location on campus, and the general feel
ing of waiting to next semester by the
University students. It isn't until second
semester that the students learn of our
great reputation on campus and make it
over to the Phi Gam house. It is second
semester that our
amounts to twenty.
fifteen prospective
next semester, and
more to keep our
pledge class usually
We already have over
pledges lined up for
are sure of obtaining
status as the biggest
The city never
the juveniles of Middlesex County De
tention Center. We all agree that FIJI
will come much more prepared next time.
bothered us before, but since Johnson and
Johnson overhauled New Brunswick, and
iles to play anywhere but at the Detention
and of course best house at Rutgers.
Nevertheless we are proud to announce
some more violations.
Of course it is impossible for the juven
made it their National Headquarters their
has been a lot of general rumbling and
shaking up lately. The inspectors are
making us paint and fix everything. We're
Center. Brother Esposito responding to
that; "How do you expect us to win if
the pledging of the following seven special
they always have the home court advant
not allowed to have extension cords for
DEPTH CHARGES
Englishtown, New Jersey where he was a
varsity letter winner in baseball. He is an
Engi eering major of the class of 1984.
fixed lighting and appliances.
Why do
they make extension cords if people can't
use them? They are technically covert in
everthing they say, but they're practically
over doing it.
We think the real reason that all this
noise is being made is because J&J wants
our property for their own purposes (as
we do own % of an acre of land). We are
willing to sell it and build a new house,
but we'll wait until they give us the right
price. This could turn into a confronta
tion.
We
might need some extra shot
guns and grenades, be ready we might call.
FIJI PLAYS DETENTION
CENTER IN BASKETBAL
By Craig Mardany
Fiji once again traveled to the Middle
sex County Detention Center and played
the juveniles in another tough basketball
game. Unlike last year this FIJI team
went down in defeat. The juveniles were
ready for us this time. They won by an
overwhelming score of 90-62.
Besides
being red hot the juveniles weren't facing
FIJI'S best. The representatives from
age".
By Mike Meehan
men: JAMES F. BIEGEN - Jim is from
PHILIP J. CARA - Phil is from Parsippany
New Jersey where he got varsity letters
In recent days the Nu Beta house has
in basketball, baseball and golf. He is a
revived a traditional old army drink called
the depth charge. Starting during World
Computer Science major of the class of
War 1 because of a lack of funds for the
1983. THOMAS P. DONAHUE - Tom is
from Clinton, New Jersey where he was
more publicized cocktails of the day, the
depth charge is asic but very effective
alcoholic beverage. The depth charge
is an economics major of the class of 1984.
consists of a seven ounce plastic cup filled
% to the top with beer. The next step is
to fill a shotglass with vodka and drop it
into the beer. An appropriate "cheers"
is then made and the drink is chugged
Waldwick, New Jersey where he was a
two letter winner. Tom played varsity
football as well as being captain of the
varsity wrestling team. He is an econom
while the shotglass remains inside the
glass. Penalty drinks can be levied for
S. KING - Kenny is from Maplewood,
New Jersey where he was a two letter
winner. Kenny played varsity soccer and
varsity baseball. He is an Economics
major of the class of 1984. JUAN
lack of an amusing cheers or for leaving
more than a few drops in the glass after
drinking.
very involved in student government. He
THOMAS A. ECKERT - Tom is from
ics major of the class of 1984. KENNETH
The depth charge is always a preempt
EMILIO MAYOR - Juan is from Jersey
to parties, and it is a rare Thursday or
City, New Jersey where he was a varsity
Friday night one doesn't find a group of
letter winner in Swimming. He is a Cer
depth chargers surrounding a bottle and
amic Engineering major of the class of
pitchers of beer. The Depth charge has
1983. WILLIAM GRANT NEWCOMB -
become a brotherhood event, with the
Bill is from Colts Neck, New
regulars always finding a new contender
for the night. Quite a few brothers have
where he played soccer. He is an Indus
trial Engineering major of the class of
reoeivcd the worst of it after a dozen or so
1983.
Jersey
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Spring 1981 newsletter of the Nu Beta chapter at Rutgers University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.