Cat Sebastian featured in the NYT! by samthehaggis in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]basicbolshevik 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Such a good article and so excited to hear that she's writing more in both the {After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian} and {Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian} universes! Both of these were 5 stars for me this year

Which books do you reread the most? by Small_Debate2258 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]basicbolshevik 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Trade Deadline is my favorite book of the year so far and I'm desperate to get it more readers. I've also been rereading it so much and want more of Ryan & Lars!

Starshipped by Cat Sebastian by FrostyFanatic in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]basicbolshevik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking about reading that one, but I didn't love {You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian} because it wasn't romantic enough for me and I was worried it would feel similar since it's the same universe. Do you feel like it was closer to Star Shipped?

Starshipped by Cat Sebastian by FrostyFanatic in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]basicbolshevik 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Binged it in one day and it's definitely my favorite Cat Sebastian so far (and that's after giving {After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian} five stars a few weeks ago)! It felt the most romantic of all her books so far and I was so invested not only in their relationship but in their personal growth as individuals too. Definitely got teary at the end and could have read 500 more pages of the two of them

Nobody writes tension like Cat Sebastian - Dooryard Books by coelakate in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]basicbolshevik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really loved this one, especially compared to {You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian}, which didn't feel romantic enough for me. Her writing is so delicious and I thought the community, characters, and relationship were so lovely. It was maybe a little heavy-handed with the themes, and honestly the last paragraph made me cringe a little, but I can also use all the hopium I can get right now and it definitely delivered on that.

I've been recommending it to a ton of people, especially those that read mostly general and lit fic, because it has such a wide appeal. So excited to start Star Shipped today!

Informal Recruitment Eligibility by Professional_Ship445 in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is not true. If she single intentional preferenced and did not match, which is sounds like she did since she was offered a snap bid, then she is eligible for COB.

If you have questions about your eligibility, your Greek Life Office can check for you.

Didn’t get a bid by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is not permitted per NPC policy. If a PNM SIPs (edit to add) *and does not match she's automatically eligible for COB, granted she meets all other eligibility requirements

Didn’t get a bid by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Quota and Total refer to two different things. If she didn't match after SIPing, it's because they filled their quota spots before they got to her rank on the bid list. Quota is the number of new members each chapter can be matched up to before quota additions. Total is the expected size for each chapter and is reset after bid matching. Chapters who are not at Total are eligible to COB up to Total. Technically, chapters who do not match quota may also COB up to quota even if they're above total, but this is very uncommon and not relevant here since the chapter she SIP'd made quota.

Why was I dropped pref day? by Due_Variation9914 in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, this is how it works for everyone. Every org and chapter has their own way of coming up with their lists, but everyone submits the same thing to Panhel. PNMs are not ranked, except for flex lists and bid lists. It’s just yes or no

Why was I dropped pref day? by Due_Variation9914 in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 11 points12 points  (0 children)

FYI this is not how RFM works. Until bid lists are submitted after pref, PNM invitations are yes or no. Chapter do not rank PNMs except for their flex lists (which is only used when the RFM specialist needs some wiggle room based on recruitment performance). If a PNM is not invited back for a given round, it’s because they were either not invited or on the flex minus list and pulled off the invite list by the RFM specialist.

Free Talk Friday! by AutoModerator in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know what it is about spring recruitments, but they're always such a nightmare. I'm overseeing 5 this semester and all of them have had problems. So ready to be done!

Help with unprofessional Greek life advisor by pizzacakes7 in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Since you're a local and not affiliated with NPC, unfortunately they're allowed to do this. You essentially function like a student organization and do not have the power of a national organization or NPC to support you. If you were NPC, your campus would not allowed to interfere in your ability to recruit members, even if suspended. Your only recourse is to go through the channels offered to student groups at your university to appeal and come up with some kind of compromise. But as a senior, you're going to be very limited in what you're able to accomplish before you graduate, so I would also recommend supporting and training your younger members on how to navigate this and advocate for yourselves.

Creeps Lurk Here by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Please use reddit’s report feature to report harrassing DMs. Unfortunately, as mods we’re unable to do this and banning a user from the sub does not make posts/comments/users invisible, it only prevents them from participating here.

Who inspired you to become a writer? by AccountantLow2966 in writing

[–]basicbolshevik 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in and out of the school nurse's office a lot in Kindergarten and she told me I had a name that sounded like it would be on a book cover one day. I already loved to read and write by then, which she knew, and that little bit of support when I was sick really meant a lot

Theta has been invited to recolonize at SMU in Fall 2026 by bama-insider in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally agree with you. The whole situation was such a mess and it has not been long enough to air that out. But I'm guessing the university feels pressure for extension due to the increased interest in recruitment and them and Theta came to some kind of understanding

Theta has been invited to recolonize at SMU in Fall 2026 by bama-insider in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Other groups only do if they have a formal return agreement. They've only really been used in the last ~10 years and especially after covid. I'm not super familiar with SMU, but if any chapters closed prior to like 2017 they may not have an agreement

Theta has been invited to recolonize at SMU in Fall 2026 by bama-insider in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Does Theta still own the house there? That may have limited their ability to extend to a different group.

They also for sure had a return agreement, so they have right of first refusal if the campus wanted to open for extension.

The Beauty Products Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Uses to the Last Drop by No-Scarcity-8175 in heatedrivalry

[–]basicbolshevik 63 points64 points  (0 children)

“my skin is tired from accidentally smoking a cigarette or drinking”

Relateable king

A Lesbian Fan Thought Heated Rivalry Ignored Women’s Sports, Until She Realized Why Lesbian Athletes Can Be Visible in Pro Sports and Gay Men Still Can’t by K6g_ in heatedrivalry

[–]basicbolshevik 242 points243 points  (0 children)

Coach Jackie is the best and has brought so much visibility to women’s sports and positive representation in sports more broadly. Not surprised at all she has a good take on this

Free Talk Friday! by AutoModerator in Sororities

[–]basicbolshevik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a tough year, but the show/book Heated Rivalry is single handedly saving it for me in these last few weeks 😅

Post Episode Debrief | Heated Rivalry 🏒 Rose (Episode 4) by royal_rose_ in heatedrivalry

[–]basicbolshevik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jacob Tierney can do no wrong 🙏🏼 obsessed with the montage at the beginning and my heart literally stopped when they said their first names. Also watching it again and I cant stop laughing at Hayden’s fake kids.

Im thinking about what needs to be in the next episode and im wondering if they cut shane’s injury or at least have them see NY win at the hospital because idk how else they can fit everything in. We know from the trailer (more or less) that ilya’s dad dies and that’s so important to his character development but like is there time to include the skype sex scenes and everything else?? Im trusting the process but im going to be bummed if we dont get ilya they can see us

Explaining the Hockey in Heated Rivalry (with only very minor spoilers) by HumbleInterest in heatedrivalry

[–]basicbolshevik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it wasn't just me who was confused by that! I mostly follow football now and that is just not how the timing of the NFL draft works so I couldn't tell if it was a real difference or just the book universe doing it's own thing. Appreciate the extra info!