Art by Ally ArmstrongFrom sorority dessert mixers to fraternity dodgeball events, Greek life Recruitment events fill up much of the programming in the month of September at Seaver College. During this season, many students find a meaningful community that will last until graduation and even possibly afterwards.About one-third of the undergraduate population at Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about It’s OK Not To Join Greek Life
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Trust the System
Art by Sybil ZhangIt is mid-September, and that means many Pepperdine upperclassmen are ecstatic to meet PC '17 and their future littles. Recruitment is beginning at Pepperdine and soon, another class of young women will have been invited to join one of Pepperdine’s seven Panhellenic sororities. Many women on campus don't know what any of this means, and to those women, I … [Read more...] about Trust the System
Why I Didn’t Go Greek
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhen I came to Pepperdine, I fully planned to rush — I even paid my pre-registration fee. But for some reason, I decided against it. As I reflect on the years I've spent at Pepperdine, I'm confident that this decision was the right one.When I decided not to go, my opportunity to be in a sorority closed, putting me in the "independent" category with … [Read more...] about Why I Didn’t Go Greek
Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity
Photos by Berkley Mason Psi Upsilon's 10th annual Psi U Think You Can Dance philanthropic event sold out Friday night, raising a record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now, a charitable organization that aids in raising awareness for Paralysis. The competition gives fraternities and sororities the opportunity to compose their own dance performances and compete in front of … [Read more...] about Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity
From Rush to Sisterhood
Maybe you’ve heard of it in passing, a wisp of charged conversation about this sorority or that one. It’s possible a poster promoting Dessert Night or Yoga Night dominated a wall you sat near in the Plaza or the eye-catching symbols sewn onto various sweatshirts around campus caught your attention. No matter the medium, all declare the same message: Greek Life Recruitment … [Read more...] about From Rush to Sisterhood