Tag: Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Second half of sorority recruitment to require masks due to increased flu cases
SU's FASA will enforce a mask mandate for Panhellenic recruitment due to a rise in flu cases. IFC has also updated their recruitment schedule. Read More »
Even with heavy emphasis on Greek life at SU, it’s not the only way to build relationships
I think one of the most dangerous myths about college in general is that it has to be “the best four years of your life.” It puts pressure on students who are already pushing themselves to stay on top of work and start planning for their future, to make sure they have the perfect social life. Read More »
SU to suspend in-person operations in anticipation of inclement weather
A campus-wide alert announced the university's operations would be suspended following the Winter Storm Warning assigned to the central New York area. Read More »
SU kicks off celebration of Black History Month at Goldstein Auditorium
The opening event featured an appearance by comedian Emmanuel Hudson and many performances from Syracuse University students. Read More »
SWSSU calls on SU to fund Vera House, revise no contact order policies
The student organization focused on advocating against rape culture originally called on the university to foster a closer connection with the Vera House, a nonprofit advocating against domestic and sexual violence. Read More »
SA will add unique population seats to increase representation on campus
Elections for the unique population seats will be held at the beginning of the spring 2022 semester. SA plans to release more information on the voting process in the near future. Read More »
Unless it cleans up its act, SU IFC should get off campus
Fraternities claim to be dedicated to promoting leadership, brotherhood, service and academic excellence, but in reality, many cause more harm than good. Read More »
SU files response to federal Title IX lawsuit
SU submitted a request to dismiss all claims from Doe and present an oral argument in court. Read More »
SU suspends Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
The University Conduct Board determined after conduct proceedings that the fraternity had violated SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read More »
SU places ZBT, ATO on investigative status
Activity at both chapters is halted until the investigations are complete, a university spokesperson said on Friday. Read More »
SU works to hold meeting between students, Syracuse Police Department
Syracuse University is working to address students’ concerns after the assault of three students along Ackerman Avenue, an SU official said Thursday. Read More »
SU Greek life survey shows students have divided thoughts on fraternities, sororities
The survey results show that Greek life members and non-members are divided on whether fraternities and sororities have a positive impact on SU. Read More »
Greek organization leaders discuss SU’s proposed fraternity, sorority audit
Student Association President James Franco called for “audit” of Greek culture at Syracuse University following the initial suspension of Theta Tau. Read More »
Student Association leaders call for SU Greek life audit in wake of Theta Tau suspension
SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati called for an immediate audit of SU Greek life after the Theta Tau fraternity was suspended Wednesday. Read More »
National Phi Kappa Psi fraternity announces alcohol and pledge policy changes
The policy changes, announced Tuesday, come in the wake of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual assault reports on college campuses nationwide. Read More »
Syracuse University chapter of Delta Tau Delta fraternity suspended for violations that include hazing
Hazing at the fraternity occurred in spring 2017, according to a release from the national organization. Read More »
Lansat: SU’s sororities should ‘lean in’ to women's empowerment
Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat suggests that Lean In’s premise of collaboration among women should be implemented more at the college level, especially in Greek life. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse University's Panhellenic sororities welcome pledge classes on Bid Day
Syracuse University's Bid Day for Panhellenic sororities took place on Sunday, with the sororities welcoming their pledge classes. Read More »
Syracuse University sororities welcome pledge classes at Bid Day
Potential new members learned their bids for Panhellenic sororities at Syracuse University on Sunday. Read More »
Nu Alpha Phi members plead guilty to hazing violation
Jeffrey Yam and Tae Kim, the two Nu Alpha Phi members charged with a misdemeanor of hazing, have pleaded guilty to a violation of hazing. Read More »
Hearing for Nu Alpha Phi hazing case postponed until mid-November
The hearing for two former students who were arrested and charged in a hazing incident was postponed after the attorney for one of the defendants got into an accident. Read More »
Sammy fraternity to move in at 747 Comstock Ave.
Sigma Alpha Mu, or Sammy, has acquired the red house at 747 Comstock Ave. The acquisition means Sammy will have a permanent home at Syracuse University for the first time since 1993. Read More »
Pi Kappa Alpha member charged with assault, accused of beating pledge
A member of Pi Kappa Alpha has been charged with assault after being accused that he beat a pledge. Read More »
Syracuse University chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha suspended from holding social events following investigation into alleged hazing incident
Initially, Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly known as PIKE, was under investigation for an alleged hazing incident. However, after the investigation started on April 13, the Department of Public Safety found that the incident actually only involved two of the fraternity members, said Tony Callisto, senior vice president and chief law enforcement officer for SU. Read More »