Princeton: No Freshman Rush, Stronger Anti-Hazing Policies, Re-establish Campus Pub

[ThetaPrincess24]

If the powers that be at Princeton really dont like greek life, then dont they have the power to shut it down entirely?

I'm not saying it should happen, I'm just pondering why they keep making a big deal about it if they truly dont want it on their campus unless they fear the ramifications of greek life moving underground.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

If the powers that be at Princeton really dont like greek life, then dont they have the power to shut it down entirely?

I think it's a little more complicated. At least as of a few years ago, the administration did not want to shut them down entirely because of the role that the NPHC groups (which thrive there) play in the lives of African-American students, who are less likely to join eating clubs. Also, the NPHC groups tend to be less social (with fewer alcohol violations) and more service-based, which makes administrators happy.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I think it's a little more complicated. At least as of a few years ago, the administration did not want to shut them down entirely because of the role that the NPHC groups (which thrive there) play in the lives of African-American students, who are less likely to join eating clubs. Also, the NPHC groups tend to be less social (with fewer alcohol violations) and more service-based, which makes administrators happy.

[exlurker]

More reporting on the subject from Princeton's student paper:

http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2011/05/04/28507/