Greek Life

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UMD(ilemma): College Without Greek Life is Just Fine

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Fraternities and sororities are constantly in the news for hazing rituals and trouble with alcohol use. Does the presence of Greek life cause more issues than it solves? …

March 19, 2024

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Everything You Can’t Do at Marist College

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Some colleges offer more opportunities for fun than others.…

September 5, 2022

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Greek Life Is Hastening the Demise of the On-Campus School Year

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While schools are struggling to open with on-campus instruction, social pressures fostered by fraternities and sororities are increasing the threat of COVID-19.…

August 27, 2020

The Interfraternity Conference Enforces New Rule: No Hard Alcohol!

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Supposedly, as of September 1, 2019, chapters across the country associated with the Conference will need to comply with new alcohol regulations.…

August 22, 2019

Is Greek Life Right for You? The Pros and Cons of the Rush Process

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Fall is Coming: Freshmen, get ready!…

June 13, 2019

What Is the Stand Up to Harvard Movement and How Can You Help?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The Ivy League school has phased out all single-sex organizations, but students are fighting back.…

February 28, 2019

The Greek Life System of the Deep South Needs to Die Off

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

As quickly as possible.…

December 2, 2018

Sex Contest Lands Cornell Fraternity 2 Years’ Probation

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

After comparing the weights of the women they’ve slept with, members of Zeta Beta Tau who participated in the ‘Pig Roast’ will undergo counseling and more.…

February 10, 2018

Sharing a Pair Is Caring

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Meet McKenna Carrigan, the Drake senior and Delta Gamma sister fighting sexual assault, one pair of jeans at a time.…

February 1, 2018

Athletes Have Long Been Forbidden from Greek Life, but Why?

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

I spoke with two student-athletes—one in Greek life and one not—about how their decisions affected their athletics, academics and social lives.…

December 10, 2017

Expanding Greek Sisterhood

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Jenna Comins-Addis, Indiana University's first transgender sorority sister, is redefining what it means to go Greek.…

December 1, 2017

After 4 Pledge-Related Deaths This Year, Will Fraternities Change Anything?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The usual m.o. for negative press—pass a self-imposed ban, promise things will be different and then, when the smoke blows over, return to business as usual—might not work this time.…

November 27, 2017

How Multicultural Greek Organizations Changed the Landscape of Traditional Greek Life

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

The emergence of multicultural Greek life has proved to be a haven for students of color.…

October 10, 2017

This Men’s Apparel Company Gives ‘Fraternity Ties’ a Whole New Meaning

Daniel Reed

Bows-N-Ties recently unveiled their Greek tie collection, a line of over eighty ties and bow ties perfect for representing your fraternity and looking sharp at the same time.…

October 3, 2017

Yes, I’m a Girl and Yes, I’m in a Fraternity

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

It may have taken me by surprise, but joining Phi Sigma Pi was the best decision I’ve made in college so far.…

October 2, 2017

Pi Beta Phi Sister Christine Savino Is the Epitome of Philanthropy

Christine Ascher, USC

As the founder or co-founder of three separate activist organizations, the UConn student takes social justice to a new level.…

October 1, 2017

Why Waiting Until Junior Year to Rush Was Worth It

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Waiting to rush later on in your college career can prove to be easier and more fun.…

September 20, 2017

Why I Chose Not to Rush a Sorority

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Don’t let FOMO decide your fate.…

August 10, 2017

My Sorority Rejection Story

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

It might be time to adjust the recruitment process.…

June 17, 2017

What the Greek Kool-Aid Tastes Like

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

The Greek system may still be known more for its extravagant parties than its academic rapport, but students still flock to pledge every fall for one important reason.…

March 17, 2017

Things Parents Don’t Understand About Sororities

Things Parents Will Never Understand About Sororities

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New Haven

When I told my mom I went out with my big, she said it was rude to refer to heavyset people that way.…

April 17, 2016

Rushing Rule Etiquette

Mark Stenberg

What to expect when you're rushing.…

August 24, 2015

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