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IFC Debates Plan to Fine Frats for Infractions

Rebecca Harris  —  Feb 8, 2012

The Interfraternity Council will vote on a resolution Wednesday that, if approved, would allow its judicial board to impose financial penalties on fraternities found to be in violation of some policies.

Greek Life: Preserving the Polis

Joey Anderson  —  Jan 24, 2011

An argument defending Greek letter houses.

University Turns Former Kappa Sigma House into Campus Dorm

Juan Forrer  —  Sep 8, 2010

After losing its charter, the Kappa Sigma house is being utilized as a housing facility for graduate and undergraduate students. 

TV Cannot Capture College ... And Maybe It Should Stay That Way

Cara Sprunk  —  May 6, 2010

TV cannot manage to get college right. Flashback to my youth (the start of TV shows failing to capture college and the college process correctly) and a fascinating episode of Saved By The Bell where Zack Morris (swoon) does surprisingly well on his SATs, receiving an astonishing 1502.

Rushing Out of the Closet

Oct 15, 2009

A gives some solid advice to a freaked out freshman trying to figure out whether rushing a frat and being out and proud are two mutually exclusive goals.

Multicultural Greek Groups Seek to Expand Reach

Elisabeth Rosen  —  Feb 18, 2009

For those who desire a unique cultural experience from fraternities or sororities, the Multicultural Greek Letter Council offers several options. While most who take part in multicultural rush come from minority groups, the organizations stress that by no means do they exclude based on race.

This year, MGLC recruitment has seen an increase in interest, which corresponds with an increase in prospective rushees across Greek organizations on campus. Over the past few years, “Greek life has expanded,” said Nicholas Diaz ’10, president of MGLC. “We’ve gone from four chapters to 17.” 

IFC Elects New Board at Elections

Leigha Kemmett  —  Nov 13, 2008

Executive board elections were held last night for the Interfraternity Council. Four executive positions were up for election, with each fraternity receiving a vote in each election.

Eddie Rooker ’10, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, ran unopposed for president. In a highly contested race, Allen Miller ’11, a member of Kappa Delta Rho, beat out five candidates for the position of executive vice president. In another highly contested race, four candidates ran for vice president for judicial, with Philip van der Made ’10, a member of Delta Chi, winning the election.

Eric Blair ’10, a member of Alpha Delta Phi, was elected vice president for recruitment out of two candidates.

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