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Originally posted by Rudey
I was under the impression that this would spell disaster for a chapter at UCLA even if the HQ kept the recognition.
Would a certain Tri Delt tell us? 
I thought no chapters could associate with them and other methods.
-Rudey
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Another fraternity a couple of years ago lost, I believe, both national and university recognition but continued to have events with fraternities and sororities under a different name (their greek name's first letters). I think it did affect numbers wise for a while but the house decided to semi-affiliate with another fraternity who had left years before. However, I don't think that was really working for them, but I am no longer on campus since graduating. This was a very strong chapter just as Sigma Chi is. However, I don't think that this outcome will happen to Sigma Chi. I think the downfall of the other house was the loss of their name and house, and thus their presense and position on the row. But Sigma Chi will not have these problems because nationals owns their house and are still being allowed to keep their name.
As for events with sororities, I don't believe this will be a problem either. They could still have "unofficial" events with sororities and "4-ways" which are not really sanctioned by UCLA anyway.
I really think this situation blows quite frankly. Sigma Chi was one of the strongest and most well-rounded fraternities at UCLA and the only one who took their philanthopy seriously. I mean they went all out for Derby Days and really promoted what the events were raising money for.
This is just another example of UCLA slowly trying to kill the Greek system but luckily I don't think that the alumni will ever allow this to happen (knock on wood)... I mean Anderson (as in UCLA Anderson School of Business) was greek here and only one of the many examples of backing behind the system and I can guarantee UCLA doesn't want to lose their money.
Hope that helps, Rudey!
