Fraternities and sororities

we would rather not be associated with certain people in fraternities and sororities. “That frat that hangs out with her…

All sororities have different values that are addressed in their pledges, purposes, and chants that they do. The values that each sorority has can differ between them but some stay the same throughout. Amie Jackson and Susan Iverson found a comparison between the different Greek life students that they interviewed for their article. One of the students that they interviewed stated, “We have a strong sense of responsibility. If you do something wrong, we expect a knock on the door or a bunch of…

majority of members of a sorority or fraternity would respond after being asked about Greek life. Why is that they feel like they have to say that? One word: Marketing. The way sororities and fraternities are portrayed to the public gives off a bad image and reputation about the members and their community. Any person who has not been part of Greek life and does not have any information about this community and its activities they would think sororities and fraternities are just a big house full…

In 1908 Israel Zangwill updated the story of Romeo and Juliet to the love story between lovers from Russian Jewish and Russian Cossack families. In his play he illustrated that America was a place for new immigrants to end their old hatreds while they were being molded into being a sole entity : American. That was when the 1908 play The Melting Pot popularized the image of the United States as a melting pot. The metaphor "The melting pot" has been used to describe the differences in racial and…

(NPHC) hosts an annual step show broadcasting the different talents and attributes the African American Greek System has to offer. The National Pan-Hellenic Council first made its debut on Alabama’s campus in 1974 housing a total of eight sororities and fraternities of the “Divine 9.” A part of the NPHC’s over all mission is to foster scholarship, community service, and to support academic excellence all the while providing a variety of programs intended to enrich the cultural experience of the…

Growing up, many of us have obtained some knowledge on greek-letter organizations somehow. Whether we have all seen movies about colleges that are fraternity and sorority based or through social media. They’ve given us a little insight on the college life and if you’re like me, these moves have gotten you inspired and excited for college. They’ve shown us the crazy parties, the popularity, the step battles, and the harsh hazing as well. Even though we see an abundance of what goes on in these…

sorority’s push each member to reach outside their comfort zone, and to strive for excellence in academics, community involvement, and personal development. “Greeks all speak a “language” that they learn in the process of becoming part of their fraternity/sorority. They sometimes say things that only other Greeks will understand” (Swales). Fraternity’s and sorority’s cherish being involved on campus and giving back to the community, which is also a huge part in the way they act or talk. Total…

The We Are Done Movement came about in response to similar protests at Universities around the country. It is a way for this group to express their opinions on social issues present on the campus of the University of Alabama, but many people don’t agree with the organizations ideas. Joe McDonald wrote an essay depicting why the We Are Done Movement is wrong and displayed evidence behind his reasoning. Joe argued that: the safe space this organization is calling for is only making the divide…

throughout the year, there are campus events that fraternities and sororities host for a good cause. Most of these events raise awareness for those in need and try to help them. I actually went to one recently which raised awareness for Wilson’s disease. “Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs possibly to a life-threatening level (mayoclinic).” A fraternity member’s sister was diagnosed with Wilson’s…

significant rate. Over eight hundred college campuses and nine million students in the United States and Canada participate in Greek Life (New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2015). Every Greek organization is gender specific, sororities are female based and fraternities are male based. Members who wish to join Greek organizations will have a higher risk to a criminal record due to hazing, which may worsen their cognitive and noncognitive functions. There are many controversial issues on…