Bernard says that the chapter worked with other Chi Omega chapters who'd established Abolish Greek Life movements on their campuses, such as Washington University (Tau Mu) and University of Rochester (Xi Mu). This is uncomfortable.’”. Over the summer, the Daily Northwestern reported that all 12 of Northwestern's sororities had met about disbandment in some capacity. Some look like North Shore mansions, others like small turreted castles. — Greek organizations discuss abolition at Northwestern amid nationwide reckoning, Aldermanic candidates discuss racial inequity, affordable housing in open forum, Men’s Basketball: “A tale of two different games” as Northwestern’s double-digit lead evaporates in loss to No. Usage. Suffice to say, it's hard to imagine Northwestern without Greek life. “People are finding out the very real flaws in the way the system was designed,” Lily McClain, Epsilon’s former financial vice president, told The Daily Northwestern. We invite To the north are the frats, big brick buildings bearing massive Greek letters. I've got a couple of decades of perspective and would like to share my thoughts on the Greek issue. Chapters. By: adjioofeoje Last Post: 1 month ago. To the south are the sororities, packed in a neat stone mini-quad with a courtyard at the center. I am interested in joining greek life, but do not...Read More. One really doesn't affect the other any more than the presence of any other club or organization, so I'm not sure why someone who is not interested in going Greek would feel a need to avoid Northwestern. 1; 2; 3; NEXT > LAST ; Let's hear what you have to say Start New Discussion. ©2020 Chicago magazine / A Chicago Tribune Media Group website, call for the abolition of Greek life at American universities. All are grand — stately, even — and a little imposing. A recent IPR study reported that women in sororities experience a conflict between their feminist values and the realities of the Greek system. There are four major governing bodies for NU’s Greek organizations: … Xi’s letter wasn’t written in isolation. “We wrote it from our perspective at Northwestern, which definitely isn't the same as another school's.”. “I can’t see a world in which GPhi is going to come back in a few years.”, A post shared by Abolish NU IFC/PHA Greek Life (@abolishnugreeklife) on Aug 26, 2020 at 10:00am PDT. The Northwestern State University Office of Greek Life is built upon the premise that Greek organizations enhance the educational mission of the University and provide a range of opportunities for meaningful involvement and growth. A group of students at Northwestern University, including fraternity and sorority members, want to see the abolition of Greek life on campus. October 2013. To the north are the frats, big brick buildings bearing massive Greek letters. Bernard says she even hears from members of other Chi Omega chapters, saying they’d like to incorporate some of Chi Omega Xi's demands in their own reforms. We were like, ‘Okay, this is fishy. At Northwestern, the Greek system is the absolute authority on social life. On August 3, members of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Northwestern voted to relinquish their charter. Isabelle Sarraf, Campus EditorSeptember 8, 2020. ----- One word to describe the experience Tracy Kopulsky has had in Greek life? Chapters. But that's exactly what some students and alumni are doing. I'm affiliated but like everybody else, I'm not gonna say at which house. A 2014 report from the … Sparked in the wake of racial justice protests earlier this year, the movement takes to task hierarchical policies upheld by fraternities and sororities across the nation, with iterations at universities like Vanderbilt, Duke, Tufts, and the University of Pennsylvania. Citing histories of racism and classism, multiple sororities at the university are threatening to go dark — and one has already done so. On July 22, an Instagram account called @abolishnugreeklife began posting anonymous students’ experiences at Northwestern’s frats and sororities, sending backlash against Greek life to a fever pitch. “It was another little reminder of like, ‘Oh gosh, what did I get myself into joining this place? 12 Illinois, Rapid Recap: No. Share #82. New Post New Poll Page 1 of 189 . She points to Chi Omega's 2019 Firesides convention (an annual leadership conference that takes place around the country) as a recent catalyst. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0d156d352a3c5ffcdec943fdca56de9" );document.getElementById("jc81afb72c").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Greek life Sororities National Panhellenic Conference affiliates. “We will work alongside students committed to re-imagining community within a fraternity and sorority context at Northwestern.”. She says Chi Omega places particular emphasis on recruits’ social media profiles, a practice she calls problematic. "Being able to come home and have these people who love you unconditionally has been an incredible thing." Northwestern’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life released a statement Tuesday in support of students addressing the harms that exist in Greek life, but against their demands for abolition. Since releasing the letter, many Xi members have buckled down to defend the chapter, while others have gone public with experiences of discrimination and exclusion. "It's the closest feeling to truly having a family on campus," says Tracy. “There's no way that Greek life could disappear within a year or within 10 years,” the anonymous member says. If you don't want to, great. In the 2019–2020 academic year, 35 to 40 percent of undergraduates were affiliated with a fraternity or sorority. It's easy enough not to deal with sorority rush - just don't go through it, over and out. The open letter is signed by current and alumni Xi chapter members, as well as members of other Chi Omega chapters. Greek Centennial Celebration 2021 marks 100 years of fraternity and sorority leadership on the Northwestern State University campus. Subscribe to one or more of our free e-mail newsletters to get instant updates on local news, events, and opportunities in Chicago. However, Epsilon felt that the council did not fully support their ideas. Share #162. The Daily Northwestern reported that about 20 percent of undergraduate students participate in Greek life at the school. LawMom6 53 replies 3 threads Junior Member. Northwestern students want Greek life abolished, accuse it of white elitism. An anonymous member who identified herself as a “gold” recruiter — responsible for wooing Chi Omega’s most coveted rushers — says this process happens across the sorority’s chapters. Travis has also done work in residence life, university Development, student conduct, student leadership & service, assessment and institutional diversity all at various times throughout his stint at the University of Georgia and the University of … Ozymandias66 9 replies 0 threads New Member. 12 Illinois 81, Northwestern 56, Northwestern political scientists call for Trump’s removal. FSL highlighted its recent initiatives to center equity in its conversations and provide adequate education about the harmful history of Greek life through leadership programs. With accountability and social justice being two of its core values, FSL wrote it plans to reflect moving forward on how to acknowledge the realities of NU’s Greek community and “challenge systems that perpetuate inequity.”. Northwestern University - NU Overview Total Fraternities: 28 Total Sororities: 21 Total Discussion: 10121 Total School Reviews: 11; Latest Discussion See All Posts. The letter also advocates for “mandatory, monthly programming that confronts the intersection of Greek life and race, class, sexuality, religion, etcetera.”. “We're hoping to keep the letter as a living document to reflect the needs of 180 chapters,” Bernard says. If anything, a lot of the non-Greeks feel confident enough in their social skills to have a decent social life without having to rely on a structured social group and are, in this way, more socially adept. She says she had to beg a relative to help pay her dues. Bookending Northwestern's lush Evanston campus are two cities within a city. The office added that it has worked with the Social Justice Education team to create a socially just and responsible community. Which closed Evanston business do you miss most? Isabelle Sarraf, Campus Editor September 8, 2020 Northwestern’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life released a statement Tuesday in support of students addressing the harms that exist in … Northwestern’s sorority quad. If Chi Omega leadership refuses, most current Xi members will deactivate, effectively ending the chapter's nearly 120-year-long run at Northwestern. Prior to becoming the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Northwestern University, Travis served as Senior Coordinator of Greek Life at the University of Georgia. Delta Zeta 1927 (closed 1985) Sigma Sigma Sigma 1928; Alpha Sigma Alpha 1930–1971; 2002–2013 (closed 2013) Alpha Gamma Delta 1959 (closed 1963) Sigma Kappa 1959 (closed 1995) Bookending Northwestern’s lush Evanston campus are two cities within a city. Campus Life recently published a strategic plan to frame the work of the three areas within its unit: Student Organizations & Activities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Leadership Development & Community Engagement. — Northwestern Panhellenic Association calls on Greek organizations to consider disbanding following calls to abolish Greek life Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881 Currently, the sorority ranks aspiring members as “gold,” “silver,” or “bronze” following interviews during the rushing process. Although the criticism has … Throughout the country, Greek life on college campuses has come under fire due to allegations of discriminatory behavior. At least one other, Delta Gamma, held a vote on disbandment, but decided to stay, according to social media posts. Interfraternity Council. As a current student, I do have to say that I get a cocky attitude from some frat guys, but I also think that everyone should note that there is definitely a WIDE VARIETY of people who partake in greek life. Submenu For : Interfraternity Council. A good place to start is understanding the structure of Greek life at Northwestern. Abolish NU IFC/PHA Greek Life has 297 photos and videos on their Instagram profile. I can't afford to do this,’” Aultz says. The letter also calls for a sliding scale for national and chapter dues to “lessen class barriers” within the sorority. Greek Life at Northwestern comprises of Greek Lettered Organizations that belong to either one of four councils or comprises as an auxiliary organization, such as a service-oriented fraternity, co-ed fraternity, or an honor society. The four councils include Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council. “We will maintain our commitments to justice and advocacy for students who hold marginalized identities,” FSL wrote. Then, last year, Chi Omega was roiled again when a group of new members learned of the sorority’s "ranking system" for potential pledges. #BuildingBetterLeaders profile of Northwestern Panhellenic Association‘s Hailey Arterburn! Even before I applied to Northwestern, I worried about the large presence of Greek life here, with approximately 40 percent of undergraduates participating in the institution. Northwestern University Greek Life Is Imploding. When Aultz was inducted in 2002, Chi Omega gave her a discounted fee but later made her repay the difference. Twitter: @isabellesarraf, Related Stories: In more than the physical sense, Greek life is the sprawling suburban college’s keeper. Hailey Arterburn has had many experiences in Greek life that she feels will benefit her in the future. “There were a lot of pictures of her in promotional materials, and [Chi Omega] would be reusing the same photos. And on September 1, the school's Xi chapter of Chi Omega — the largest sorority in the United States — published an open letter calling on the national organization to explicitly promote diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, providing a deadline of September 22 to respond. Northwestern University - NU Discussion. 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