Since the 2001 re-chartering, housing has become a seemingly never-ending issue for the Sigma Triton chapter. We have lived in two different houses during the past two years and our housing situation is set to change once again, as we will be moving into a new house once again this coming fall. Although initially this may come as bad news, this is an extremely exciting opportunity for us as we look to secure permanent housing in the near future.
Sigma Triton re-chartered on December 1, 2001. For the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 school years, we lived at 1500 N. Jordan. At the end of the 2004 school year, we chose not to continue our lease because the house was no longer big enough to house our growing chapter.
After deciding to end our lease at 1500 N. Jordan, we were presented with the wonderful opportunity from IU to lease the vacant former Delta Chi house at 1100 N. Jordan for one year. The house had been empty for about two years since Delta Chi lost their charter. We were extremely excited about this opportunity, as 1100 N. Jordan was built and occupied by Sigma Triton until 1972.
When signing the one year lease, we hoped it would lead to a permanent purchase. However, it was not possible. Indiana University purchased the former Beta Theta Pi house on 10th St. across from Woodlawn Field to build classrooms. As a bargaining tool the University promised the Beta’s the large property at 1100 N. Jordan if they would give up their house. The Beta’s agreed to this deal, so through no fault of our own, we were unable to reach an agreement that would allow us to live at 1100 N. Jordan beyond our one year lease.
The future plans for 1100 are currently unknown. The Beta’s are either going to perform an extensive renovation, or tear down the house and build a new multi-million dollar fraternity house. Despite our strong opposition to tearing the house down because of the sentimental value, our pleas have gone unnoticed and ignored by the University.
Around this same time, Phi Delta Theta lost their charter on campus. As a result were able to sign a lease to live there for the next two to three years while we seek permanent housing. Although we wish we could stay at 1100 N. Jordan, this is perhaps the best second option we could ask for. The house is large, beautiful, and in excellent condition.
We are actively seeking help from our alumni to secure a permanent housing situation in the future. If any alumni are interested in helping us with their time, talent, or treasuries please contact me. Please consider becoming a part of our Housing Corporation, or in any capacity you would like, no matter how big or small.
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