I don't want to be one of those people who blames everything on our economy, but could it be that since our economy is not in the greatest-of-states that people (esp. college kids who are usually "broke"
) are for-going college experiences like Greek Life because they fear how much money might be spent?
I have heard all over the news how the Holiday Season this past year was a pretty bad one economically because we're living in uncertain times economically and with possible wars. Maybe there is a connection here.