Xavier University just announced it's welcoming three new Greek chapters to campus, and the reaction from most Greek life observers is going to be some version of "great, more chapters." But I think that response misses the more interesting question. Not whether expansion is happening - it clearly is - but what Xavier is actually setting these new chapters up for, and whether anyone there has thought seriously about what comes next.
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Funny thing about freshman year dormitory halls these days: they’re often nicer than anything you can find off-campus or in the Greek village. Which schools are worth attending just for their swanky student housing?...
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There is no better way to start a new year and a new semester than by hanging out with your sisters. Starting any semester with a sisterhood event is a fantastic idea. First, the sisters who take the responsibility to organize it had plenty of time over break to plan ahead. Second, everyone is starved to see each other after such an extended time apart. Lastly, let’s get real…its syllabus week which is the least stressful and least busy time of each semester. This perfect storm allows for early second semester sisterhood events to be some of the best of the year. Looking for some ideas for your next event? Here are three sisterhood events that started off the year the right way....
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Sororities pride themselves on displays of unity, creativity, and unforgettable memories. There is no better day of the year than bid day to for a chapter to put on a show that meets all three of those criteria. We already shared our list of the 10 Southern Chapters That Won Bid Day – Fall 2016. Here’s a list of 10 sorority chapters up north who won bid day Fall 2016 by going the extra mile to make it a special day for their new members, celebrating unparalleled sisterhoods, having the time of their lives, being comfortable in their own skin, and taking the best pics....
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Alcohol is usually not hard to come by off-campus. Some campuses are taking the approach that if they serve it themselves they can better control the alcohol consumption of their students. Do schools that serve their own alcohol have higher on-campus arrest rates than the universities that don’t? Read more to find out. Here's a list of some of the most booze-friendly campuses in the US....
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You have made one of the biggest decisions of your life to go to college. Congratulations! However, that’s not the only decision that you’ll have to make when it comes to college life. Another important decision that you’ll probably make is the decision to go Greek in college.
Greek life has lots of benefits to offer to its members – opportunities to build a network, social/community activities to participate in, a strong brotherhood bond to maintain, and many more! However, one of the biggest challenges college guys face at the beginning of their Greek life is choosing the right fraternity for themselves....
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My freshman year, the way you found out about a fraternity was by showing up, talking to brothers, and getting a feel for the place. By the time I graduated in 2024, guys were DMing chapters before they ever stepped on campus. They had already decided which house was cool based on Instagram grids and TikTok recruitment videos. And honestly, I'm not sure whether that's progress or a disaster.
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When a university brings back a former administrator, the instinct is to roll your eyes a little. Feels like a step backward, right? But the news out of George Washington University - that their former Greek life director is returning to the role after an eight-year gap - is actually more interesting than it looks on the surface. And I think it says something real about where Greek life governance is right now.
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Most people go through recruitment treating it like a vibe check. They show up, they smile, they try to say the right things, and then they pick whatever house felt the least awkward. That's not a strategy. That's hoping for the best, and it explains why so many people end up in chapters that don't fit them six months later.
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So apparently corporate America has figured out that sorority recruitment is basically a goldmine for reaching Gen Z women, and they're not being subtle about it. A recent Forbes piece broke down how brands are actively positioning themselves inside the sorority rush experience - not just through ads, but by trying to, as the article puts it, "authentically integrate" into the lives of potential new members. Stanley cups on bid day tables. Skin care brands showing up in recruitment prep kits. Clothing companies sponsoring outfit guides. It's a lot.
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