Black Monday has become a DePauw Greek Life tradition throughout the years. After the final bids have been given and the recruitment process is finally over, it is time to throw back drinks with your new sisters or brothers celebrating the letters you now proudly wear.
Though this year there was talk of transitioning from Black Monday to Black Friday and we understand why that option was proposed, in the end we're happy they didn't. We are here to advocate for the pros and the cons of the marvelous night that is known to us as Black Monday.
Pro: De-stressing
Recruitment is a trying time for members old and new. Going out day after it is all said and done is a well-deserved way to blow off steam.
Con: You will be exhausted today
Whether or not you make it to class is irrelevant. Last night was the best of times; it is now the worst of times.
Pro: Bonding
Staying in and watching Netflix is great any other weekday, however, there's nothing better than preparing for the night with your new pledge family and experiencing a night out on the campus together.
Con: Faculty Annoyance
75 percent of the class' has their heads on their desk. Hell that dude over there looks dead. Please applaud your professors for dealing with you today. You probably smell bad and yet their still trying their best to stuff more knowledge into your poor pounding head.
Pro: Marveling
We guarantee that you saw something you will never forget nor see again. This is the beauty that comes forth from such a night. Whether it's a Marvin's man carrying 18 sacks of mac bites to two girls or five fraternity men cuddling shirtless after a poorly though out boulder run.
Con: The Mess
The campus looks as though a scene of The Avengers was filmed here. Solo cups litter every inch of campus grass and toilet paper hangs from the trees like streamers. We don't know who you are, but we thank you for cleaning up.
So whether you remember every second of your night or not, rest well tonight knowing that you have been part of a DePauw tradition that has managed to stick around for at least one more year.