University of the South - Cap and Gown Yearbook (Sewanee, TN)

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A large part of The Students ' time is (theoretically) spent on a highly irregular activity known as Studying. After years of careful observation, scientists have been able to identify no common, characteristic element of this practice except the frequent involvement of a book. The Student may participate in this activity almost anywhere, either alone or in a group and may consume large quantities of coffee and popcorn to ensure the success of his 14 INTRODl ' CTION

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Another noteworthy characteristic of the Universitatis meridianls a proliferation of certain all -male tribes known as FRATERNITIES (Feste infinite). These tribes are designated by Greek letters, and membership in them carries varying degrees of prestige. Each Fraternity has its own house in which only one or two members actually live, but which the tribe periodically fills to overflowing with people, alcoholic beverages, and loud music. The University is beginning to develop similar all -female tribes known as SORORITIES (Fraternitatus imitatum). These tribes are much less ritualized and possess no houses , but occasionally fill a Fraternity ' s house with members and friends of their own tribe. (continued on page 14) iW INTRODUCTION 13

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efforts. This is usually an indication of the importance of the Studying or the success of The Student ' s Social Life. J Around the end of December, The Student gives more and H more of his time to Studying, an unhealthy practice which gives The Student circles under his eyes and a cold and causes him to fall asleep in his scrambled eggs. This close proximity with his books is intended to prepare The Stu- ( continued on page 18) t INTRODUCTION 15