2008 Woodie Awards
Paint war between Greeks damages UA Senior Walk
Pamela Acosta
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: News
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Three Greek organizations - Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Delta - conducted a paint war Friday afternoon on the east side of Old Main lawn over the top of the Senior Walk, said Mike Johnson, director of Facilities Management.
After the war, the sidewalk and the grass next to it were covered in multi-color latex paint.
The cost for the cleaning is still uncertain, Johnson said, but he estimated that it would be in the range of $1,000 to $3,000.
"I was extremely upset," Johnson said. "I believe it's irresponsible to do something like that, especially on Senior Walk. There's a time and a place, and that was not the time and place to do what they're calling a paint war."
The organizations will be billed for the amount of the damages.
A police officer discovered the site Friday night, "but he didn't notice the extent of the paint," said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer.
Besides the area, there were droplets of paint stretching from Old Main lawn to Ozark Hall.
Monday, a staff member from Facilities Management called the department to report the problem.
The paint war is a Greek life tradition, said Parice Bowser, associate director for Greek life.
It's normally done in one of the fraternities or sorority houses or a grassy area.
"We are looking into it, and it's possible that they're going to be sanctions," Bowser said.
It was also discovered that some participants of the paint war sat in the Greek Theatre with their clothes dirty, leaving paint, Johnson said.
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Brian
posted 10/19/07 @ 2:54 AM CST
I was never involved in a fraternity. But I don't see the big deal hear. A bunch of kids making a mess is all. Damages?! Facilities management is a bloated financial administration. (Continued…)
Anonymous
posted 10/19/07 @ 10:47 AM CST
If any individual went out there and painted the Senior walk and was caught, not only would they be held responsible for the cost of cleanup, but they would be put in front of the J-Board, and arrested by the cops for vandalism. (Continued…)
Sally
posted 10/19/07 @ 10:51 AM CST
This is just sad. This is history being ruined by Greeks. I am not at all anti-Greek but they need to have a little more respect for our Alumni. They worked hard to get their names on that sidewalk and for it to be destroyed is just heartbreaking. (Continued…)
Trevor
posted 10/19/07 @ 11:05 AM CST
It's not just concrete, it is the oldest, most prominent section of senior walk. If I were in charge I sure wouldn't have let them try to clean it themselves either. (Continued…)
Greektastic
posted 10/19/07 @ 12:29 PM CST
Thumbs up to the Greeks. Keep it up! May you fire bomb Old Main next and buy some friends along the way.
Is anyone surprised that the Greeks did this? Not in the least. (Continued…)
Old Main
posted 10/19/07 @ 6:52 PM CST
As an alum, I hope the individuals responsible for defacing Senior Walk are held accountable. Sanctions, fines - do whatever is needed to ensure this never happens again. (Continued…)
THERE'S MORE TO LIFE
posted 10/19/07 @ 10:34 PM CST
I think all these hypocritical cows need to get a life. Why are you so worried about paint when there is bigger problems like war and famine. And to Greektastic, what do you do for this campus other than smoke cigarettes, stuff your heiffer mouth, and bash the greeks? Last time I checked the greeks were leading in philanthropy with 22,000 hours in the last year alone ranging from community service on this campus to world wide. (Continued…)
TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY
posted 10/20/07 @ 12:40 PM CST
Don't sit there and assume that the people involved walked away from the event and didn't care. All the houses invovled offered to pay and help in anyway they could the next day. (Continued…)
Brandon
posted 10/21/07 @ 11:13 PM CST
Perhaps the writer should have contacted the Greek houses for their side of the story. Might have cleared up a lot of confusion, and most importantly, kept this article from appearing as biased as it truly is. (Continued…)
Former Greek
posted 10/22/07 @ 10:37 AM CST
It is important to note that this incident resulted from the poor judgment of a few individuals. There are several Greek organizations on campus, but this incident only involved three. (Continued…)
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