Skull and Keys Today: Where do they (and their tomb) stand?
Skull and Keys Today: Where do they (and their tomb) stand?
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As a resident myself on Prospect Street, I have walked past the tomb many times. Given its shape and lack of stature, it is easy to walk past and pay no attention. The Tomb seems to be hidden in plain site and is streets away from the main Fraternity Row. Fraternity members in Zeta Psi have revealed through anonymous interviews that they, in 2022, are aware of the society, but refuse to say more or to comment on its potential maintenance throughout the years.
As a resident myself on Prospect Street, I have walked past the tomb many times. Given its shape and lack of stature, it is easy to walk past and pay no attention. The Tomb seems to be hidden in plain site and is streets away from the main Fraternity Row. Fraternity members in Zeta Psi have revealed through anonymous interviews that they, in 2022, are aware of the society, but refuse to say more or to comment on its potential maintenance throughout the years.
The house is still owned by Skull and Keys Inc. but no information about individuals who remain associated is available. In other words: Nobody knows who exactly owns the house, who lives there (if anyone), and what it is used for now.
The house is still owned by Skull and Keys Inc. but no information about individuals who remain associated is available. In other words: Nobody knows who exactly owns the house, who lives there (if anyone), and what it is used for now.
The above image, taken by my peer, shows two men carrying a keg of beer into the Tomb on April 27th, 2022. This leaves open questions of a possible resurgence of the Skull and Keys society and perpetuates the legacy of this specific place as perfect for secrecy given the lack of windows, sunken appearance, and the maintenance of secrecy surrounding the building.
The above image, taken by my peer, shows two men carrying a keg of beer into the Tomb on April 27th, 2022. This leaves open questions of a possible resurgence of the Skull and Keys society and perpetuates the legacy of this specific place as perfect for secrecy given the lack of windows, sunken appearance, and the maintenance of secrecy surrounding the building.
The above image was taken by myself on the night of May 5th, 2022. Walking past the tomb at nearly 10:30 pm, voices from inside could be heard, specifically male voices. Although it was not clear what they were saying, this experience combined with the spotting of men entering days before leads to questions of the remaining existence of the society.
The above image was taken by myself on the night of May 5th, 2022. Walking past the tomb at nearly 10:30 pm, voices from inside could be heard, specifically male voices. Although it was not clear what they were saying, this experience combined with the spotting of men entering days before leads to questions of the remaining existence of the society.
So What?
So What?
Given that we do not know if the society is still running in secret, and if so, to what degree, it becomes challenging to reconcile the legacy of the tomb. Regardless of the status of the society, the tomb serves as a reminder of a less progressive and clean past, one unlike the images put forth by the university today. It is possible that it functions as a marker of ownership and maintained intimidation for those who may know of its existence. It is possible that it is now a relic of an out of date vision of the university. It is possible even for us to mark the tomb as a representation of the explicit exclusion that the university, and its greek system, is predicated on.
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