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Originally posted by PhoenixAzul
But at the same time, how many of the NPC and other organizations were founded because there was a part of the collegiate female population that DIDN'T fit with the recognized organizations? That's not to say that the 21 different organizations aren't fabulous, they are, but as culture and time changes, some may fall by the wayside, and others might come forward as a new and innovative society. I agree that immediately saying that there isn't one out there for you is hastey, but discouraging a founding may discourage the next great sorority.
Tau Delta was supposed to be something completely different (and if I told you, I'd have to kill you), but when the rechartering happened in 85, we found that out of the 2 sororities that could be reestabilished, Tau Delta fit our founder's ideals the most. So we had the best of both worlds..something with a basis in history and alumn support, and something that could be updated to reflect the new culture on campus (differred rush, one rush period only, anti-hazing, diversity,etc.) and the personalities of our founders. You just never know.
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I understand what your saying, but all of the panhel sororities were started before the internet boom. It makes no sense that people would think to start a sorority without throughly researching what is actually out there. I would bet anyone that just like preciousjeni said, most people who want to start another org didn't take the time to properly research all that is out there. Some stop at one or two and assume they can do it better than someone else.
Also panhel sororities appeal more to the "majority" of the population. When you create a multicultural or minority organization, you are only going to have interest from a small part of the university's population. Most universities can sustain 5 or 6 panhel sororities, but how many can sustain 5 or 6 multicultural sororities? Some can't even sustain one. I don't understand why people won't try to join forces so they can make an established sorority stronger...