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

[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/