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I think there are a myriad of reasons for the downfall of fraternities at these large and prestigious institutions. Much of it is our own fault, but more of it the University's policies. However, now that we are where we are today it is almost prohibitive for any group to create competitive housing at any of these high cost locations, and therefore to return and be successful. That is why I am not very encouraged about the future viability of fraternities at these prominent schools. One by one the strong groups weaken or get in trouble and leave campus, but it rare that a new fraternity comes along and successfully builds to a large and prosperous membership. Of those I am familiar with. thegroups who return are no where near as strong as they were when the existed earlier. You can add Iowa to the earlier list -- the situation there is terrible.
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