College would not be the same without fraternities, and fraternities would not be the same without competition and rivalry for spice. "I kind of joke around and say the day the fraternity was invented, the next day Greek rivalry was invented," junior Alpha Tau Omega fraternity President Blake Halseide said. (0) comments
The letters "GDI" poke out of Dow House windows, declaring pride in g- d- independence, defying the call to "go Greek." The letters highlight one of the largest demographic divides on Hillsdale's campus: Greek and non-Greek. According to the school's Web site, nearly 40 percent of Hillsdale students participate in fraternity or sorority life, leaving 60 percent out of the loop when it comes to Greek rituals, activities and residences. (0) comments
What happens when your best friend does something wrong and it's your job to speak up? While it can be tough to discipline a friend, Greek leaders say, it usually does not damage the relationship. Three house presidents told the Collegian that problems requiring official discipline are infrequent, occurring a few times per semester, and usually involve academic performance, alcohol or rules of individual Greek houses. (0) comments
