Fraternity history on NPR Morning Edition 11/28
 

Interview with Nicholas Syrett (follow up to UVA story):

http://www.npr.org/2014/11/28/367154...sexual-assault

Has anyone read his book?

Good discussion.

I like that the author was clear in the scope of his research. He was straightforward that his research focused on the history and culture of "white fraternities" (even though some of the things he said can be applied to many GLOs).

Some thoughts on certain colleges banning fraternities or all GLOs:

More colleges banning fraternities or all GLOs could fail because it would increase the (rare but) already existent underground chapters and underground pledge processes. College students will continue to look for GLOs. Some college students will find campus organizations that are similar to GLOs. That will create the problem of GLOs all over again. For the college students who want an actual GLO, many of them won't inform themselves and pay attention to information provided by the school or by the GLO's national office. Therefore, it wouldn't be difficult for already initiated members whose GLO is "banned from campus" to talk to students on that campus and claim the students can still become a member; or tell the students their membership will help get back the charter.

Yes.
In 2010 I wrote about it here: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ghlight=syrett