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It's not brothel laws . . .

It's not that some rich old woman donated money to the university with the provision that sororities could never have houses . . .

The major reason that we don't have houses is that we (sororities) have always been in the dorms. When KD came here in 1922 they were in the dorms in the Quad and every other organization has followed suite. We eventually migrated up the the Hill after it was finished but . . . You know Auburn and tradition - it would be like Toomer's without lemonade. It's just easier, more affordable, and more equitable. Plus, one of Panhellenic's major stipulations on houses right now is that if one sorority has/ is able to build a house, we all have to be able to do the same thing. Sure it might be easy for some of the larger chapters but imagine the smallest chapter trying to build a house that is on the same level with a larger chapter's. It might be kinda tough if you don't have as large of an alumna base too. Plus, where would we build? Could you imagine living behind New Row in the cow pasture?

One thing I absolutely love about living in the dorms with everybody else is that you get to see more of your other friends who may not have pledged the same sorority you did. It's fun to see the cute banners that everyone puts all over their buildings congratulating sisters, advertising philanthropy events, and just randomly saying "War Eagle!"

It's just one of the many things about Auburn that can make you wonder but you just live with and go on.