As demanding as MIT academics are, we at Skullhouse - perhaps for the sake of our own sanity - make time to relax. The great part about living in a house like ours is that there's always someone to hang out with and something to do, whether it be play pool in the basement, watch Family Guy or 24 on our big-screen tv, jam with other musicians, or even just chill in someone's room.
Every Thursday, we host DOM, a low-key social event that is a great opportunity to unwind in the middle of the week and socialize with other brothers and guests. Our DOMs usually have a theme, which can be anything from "I Love the 90s" to "Mardi Gras," complete with decorations, snacks, music, and occasionally, costumes. No matter the theme, DOM is the perfect midweek study break.
Of course we also throw the occasional party so that the brothers can show off their moves on the dance floor. It's music loud and women warm, folks. We've had live bands; we've given stuff away; we've never auctioned ourselves off, but we do take suggestions.
Four times each year we host elegant formals. The night begins at the house with hors d'oeuvres and live music, followed by a gourmet dinner cooked by our chef Gerry. After dinner, we like to hit up something special to top off the night, anything from a cruise on the Charles River to an original PhiKap production, but it always promises a good time.
In short, despite all of MIT's academic rigor, we find the time to socialize and have a good time. Drop by sometime and you'll see what we mean!