Until this fall there were 2 local sororities about 90 years old and a third that's about 35. One of the older locals folded, probably due to hazing, in the spring. The other 2 have 100 and 50 members each but a lot of kids aren't pledging because the hazing is so very bad--they just don't know any better and think that this is what Greek life is all about. I know these groups didn't haze 20 years ago.This morning one of the pledges said, "They took us out in a pasture last night and covered us with syrup, flour, and orange juice!"
Anyway, the old traditions are all but lost and I hear that a lot of students drop out junior year--what else is there to do after you get your shot at hazing your soph year? I think our administration just wants to start clean. If they had been sticking to their old rituals and so forth it'd be one thing but it's just out of hand...I passed a guy wearing a leopard print bra on his head.
Also, the really strong Christians aren't pledging--seems like it's mostly the wilder kids. The others want something different--including, secretly, some of the current members.
It'll be interesting to see what happens!
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