So you’ve signed up for sorority recruitment. Here’s what to expect:
In a time where everyone is isolated and it seems harder than ever to form true connections, perhaps you’ve made the decision to sign up for formal recruitment. Going Greek…
Greek Life
Sorority housing brothel myth is just that
The idea that a certain number of unrelated women living in the same residence officially designate said residence as a brothel has been circulating college campuses for years. The myth…
Fraternities look to rebound in numbers
The tolling of bells atop Big Baker Chapel rings in a new semester on the Hill. From the steeple, vehicles appear to be miniature toy cars cruising in and out of…
It’s recruitment season!
This week is recruitment week for Greek life at McDaniel, and women are getting ready for rounds. Sororities are decorating their club rooms, getting outfits ready, and working hard to…
National Hazing Prevention Week
On Monday, Sept. 18, all members of Greek life organizations wore red as a way to represent their unity against hazing. This signified the start of National Hazing Prevention Week,…
A new era of Greek life philanthropy
Most of the time, when people hear of Greek life on college campuses, they immediately have negative connotations. However, students and Greek participants at McDaniel College are starting to change…
APO Service Fraternity Experiencing Rapid Growth
Editor’s note: after the writing of this article, APO pledged 17 new members on Feb. 26. Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at McDaniel, has grown to now encompass approximately…
What it Means to be Greek
Everyone has their own ideas about what “Greek Life” really means, and what it entails. Many see it as something akin to movies like “Animal House.” Many see it as having…
Decline in Greek Life as Recruitment Begins
With informal Interfraternity Council recruitment underway and formal Panhellenic sorority recruitment beginning, many Greek organizations share similar sentiments about their chapter numbers. Reportedly, over 50 percent of all McDaniel Greek…
Screaming Sorority Shatters Eaton Hall
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] There comes a time each semester when Rush is over and…
New Fraternity at McDaniel
In recent months, many new letters have been seen around McDaniel’s campus. Emblazoned in purple and gold, the brothers of SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon or SAE, Maryland Mu Colony) have…
Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma Placed on Deferred Suspension after “CMT vs. BET” Party
McDaniel College announced on Tuesday that two Greek organizations, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma, have been placed on “deferred suspension” through Dec. 31, 2014. Both organizations are banned…
Letter to the Editor
For every story there are two sides. There are two point of views. There are more players than an outsider will ever realize. I would like to tell you my…
UPDATE: Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma Representatives Respond to Investigation
A Guide to Greek Life
For most students, starting college can be a time of stress, excitement, or a crazy combination of the two. You are exposed to so many new things at once; it…
Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Lambda Phi, the national fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men, is soon to be the newest fraternity here on campus. While it is not officially a colony yet,…
Just that “Gay Frat” or Something More?
There has been some interest in Delta Lambda Phi, a fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men, ‘colonizing’ and starting a new chapter on campus. The first thing I think…
Thinking of Going Greek?
Going Greek is a great way to meet new people, form lasting friendships, and help make college a home away from home. McDaniel College offers a variety of Greek organizations…
Phi Sigma Sigma Suspended Pending Investigation
Over Easter weekend, the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority was suspended from McDaniel’s campus and from participating as a group, pending the results of an investigation of the sorority’s alcohol policy,…
Memes on Greek Life Rely on Hurtful Stereotypes
In the midst of the attacks on social sororities and fraternities on campus through memes, supporters of Greek life have vigorously defended the organizations. Christine Workman, Director of Student Engagement…