Fraternities

Fraternities and Why They are Misunderstood Fraternities have been a major part of student life at universities all over the world since the beginning of the 20th century. For many students they have offered an improvement in social life, more friends, opportunities for athletics, and a great sense of brotherhood. Unfortunately, since their beginning fraternities have been questioned about their activities. Many people today think that they subject their members to harmful acts better known

Many Americans believe that fraternities embody the college experience and that they are essential for every student. Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth. Fraternities can actually encourage exclusivity and discriminatory behavior. They also serve no purpose that other organizations do not already offer. Therefore, colleges should dispose of fraternities. Fraternities encourage exclusivity and discrimination, so they must be banned. As Stephanie Saul states in her New York Times

Against Fraternities/Sororities             As portrayed in the 1978 hit movie Animal House, college fraternities/sororities are a hotbed of excessive drinking, casual sex, vandalism, and generally licentious behavior. But, in real life, unlike the movie, the results of such conduct are hardly laughable. Even though the nationwide membership in both fraternities and sororities are at an all time high of 350,000 members, fraternities and sororities are still receiving harsh criticism from university

organization in 1930 was “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.” It currently composed of nine International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who

Men of Pi Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated: The abiding impression that numerous Pi Nu chapter men of Kappa Alpha Psi have imprinted in my heart with its motto, “achievement in every field of human endeavor,” I wish to obtain membership into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. I am currently a sophomore criminal justice major at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. In addition, my desire to become an active member of your fraternity has been in my heart and mind. I admire

of students that attend each year, a percentage of them will rush a fraternity or sorority for the chance of sister or brotherhood. To some it is a sign of superior status, and others it not the right fit. Greek life is known from everything to volunteering for the community to the wild parties that somehow do not get busted by the cops every weekend. In the nation, Kimberly Brandy on Marie Claire states there are 5,975 fraternities governed by the North American Interfraternity Conference and 3,127

in the development, not only ourselves but of all humanity.”-Jewel Charles Henry Chapman I absolutely believe that my tenacity and commitment to do research about the fraternity gave me a better understanding of what it means to be a man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. While doing extensive enquiry about the fraternity I sprawled across all of the amazing leaders that have been granted access into Alpha Land. For example, Martin Luther King Jr. and Whitney Young were at the forefront

The purpose of the newsletter chosen is to update the Fraternity and Sorority Life community on the upcoming week and past achievements. This may include, a congratulations to a chapter after receiving an award, past accomplishments through the Greek Honorary Societies, and current upcoming events such as, application due dates, meeting information, event reminders, and job opportunities on The University of Akron’s campus. Newsletters help inform readers and receive individuals interested in opportunities

The Evils of Fraternities and Sororities Joining fraternities and sororities has been a long tradition among many college and university students within the United States. As the number of students entering colleges and universities grow, the influence and pressure to join fraternities and sororities grow as well. According to a research project conducted by Dr. Gary D. Malaney, associate professor of education and director of student affairs at the University of Massachusetts, “58

Since 1750, starting with the Flat Hat Club, fraternities have been an essential aspect of social life for numerous college settings. Over 75 nationally recognized fraternities have been established in universities around the nation. This has caused many different opinions toward these secret societies. Universities have made the push to permanently remove fraternities from campuses. Racial slurs being streamed online, mass reports of sexual assault, and excessive financial obligations are but only