Why you're really single

We've come to buy some horses!"\n"Sorry, but we don't have any horses for sale here."\n"Then what are we gonna ride?"\n"Well, there are all these ladies … "\nNo, this isn't from a bad 1950s western -- it comes from a fraternity's philanthropy skit. \nGreeks are frequently stereotyped as exclusive, superficial socialites who care about nothing but themselves and their brother or sisters. Philanthropies are a perfect example of why that's not true -- members of every chapter work hard to raise money and support local and national charities. \nBut, alas, the above skit shows philanthropies are no longer sacred. Multiple times during the fundraising, the phrase "It's for the kids" was repeated. Comparing women to barn animals, is that for the kids, too? Not only is this offensive, but I can assure you it's not an effective strategy for hooking up. Any guy who likens sex with a woman to riding a horse doesn't sound like much of a stallion in the bedroom -- or the cold dorm, for that matter.\nIt's clear chivalry at IU died along with the Nixon administration. Now, respect is falling by the wayside, as evident in classes, philanthropies and, most especially, dating, or the lack thereof. \nThe current "courtship ritual" for men at IU consists of the following two methods:\nA. Go to a local bar already well-intoxicated so you won't have to buy too many drinks. First, hit on chicks that already have drinks in hand, that way you won't have to buy them one. If that doesn't work, target chicks who are already plastered. If all else fails, only -- I repeat -- only buy a chick a drink if there's a good chance she'll put out within the hour. \nB. Spend the night at your fraternity or apartment. Wait for drunken chicks to approach you. If desirable chicks don't come crawling, approach them with signature pick-up line: "Want a beer/jungle juice/party punch?" If she says yes, point to the crowd down the hall to signal she should go get one and return. As she babbles about nothing, count to thirty in your head, then repeat key pick-up line: "Want another beer/jungle juice/party punch?" After two to five minutes (depending on your player potential), interrupt her with the deal closer: "Hey, want to come to my room and see my coasters/guitar/lava lamp/fish/Sponge Bob lights, etc.?" If she says no, mumble something and move on to a new chick. Repeat until successful or until you pass out. \nI'm not trying to discredit the male species. I love men. I know a number of them who are smart, witty, fun and intelligent. Many men lament the stereotype that they're thoughtless, crude, hormonally-driven animals. It's unfortunate many boys, including those at IU, add fuel to the fire. The boys who, now that mommy and daddy aren't watching them, see no need for personal responsibility. Who think its okay to degrade and disrespect women for the simple reason no one will tell them not to. Who enter the Greek system, not to become part of a brotherhood and take pride in a chapter they work hard to build, but to find some letters that will -- hopefully -- score them some chicks and give them a place to pass out at the end of the night.\nWith more than 18,000 undergrad guys, I know there are good men at IU -- I've seen pictures of them in ads for BloomingKids and Habitat for Humanity. Unfortunately, they are all too often overshadowed by jerks. \nMuch like the U.S. Army, IU needs some good men who will stand and be counted. One … two … three …