Thetagate 2.0

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Thetagate 2.0 was a minor campus scandal involving the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Bwog. It was unrelated but occurred after Thetagate, another campus media scandal involving KAT. The incident involved a photo tipped anonymously to Bwog, which appeared to feature a member of Theta in the sorority's brownstone with alcohol bottles in the background. Bwog posted the photo with the knowledge that the sorority prohibits alcohol in the brownstone. Comments focused on the nature of the picture, a lack of clarity regarding the confirmation the photo was taken in the brownstone, and the sexist nature of the no-alcohol rule in Greek Life. Drama ensued as the photo was originally posted with the student's name in the caption as well as being considered a "revealing" shot of the student wearing shorts. After being censored twice to remove the student's name and censor the indecent area of the photo, the post was ultimately removed from the site.

Editor-in-chief Mason Amelotte resigned from his position quickly following the incident, and Interim Editor-in-chief Rachel Deal filled the position.