By Ian Lares-Chacin / Contributing Writer New fraternities are coming to campus, bringing new opportunities for students to form life-long friendships, make connections that will help them succeed after graduation and generate funds for philanthropic initiatives. FIU’s Student Government Association, SGA, approved a $250,000 allocation to Fraternity & Sorority Life on January 24, as four […]
Nicole Ardila / Assistant Opinion Director After Rosenberg resigned earlier this year, FIU emphasized the intolerance for misconduct in the university. Now, the university is allowing two of the most reckless fraternities in America back on campus. The incidents committed by FIU chapters Pi Kappa Alpha, or PIKE, and Pi Kappa Phi, or Pi Kapp, […]
by Eliandro Ramirez Chang/ Staff Writer Brotherhood, philanthropy, parties and indoctrination. These are the words that appear in my mind when I think of fraternities. I was intrigued by the acceptance process and considered trying it out, just to see it first hand. I’ve been asked to rush for both social and academic Greek life […]
by Brea Jones/ Staff Writer Over the years the constant troublemaking, partying and negative tendencies have caused a mass stereotype over Greek Life members. Unfortunately, some members end up becoming the stereotype and only tarnishing the name of Greek even more. The letters that you represent should not be seen as a pass to do […]
by Jordan Coll/ Staff Writer It’s not at all odd to think of fraternities as one of the many highlights experienced throughout college. One could easily suggest that fraternities are “overly hyped” organizations that bring more harm than good to campus life here at FIU. But what if fraternities aren’t entirely bad as they are […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Contributing Writer The tragic death of a Florida State University student last week has compelled President John Thrasher to suspend all Greek member events, council and chapter meetings, tailgates and other social events. The incident, which occurred after an off-campus party, has turned the Tallahassee school into the third this year to neutralize […]
Heather O’Dell // Staff Writer FIU, primarily a commuter school, has a lot of campus activities and organizations for students to be involved in. Nick La Roz, a junior studying pre-med, thinks joining Phi Delta Theta has changed his experience at FIU. “A lot of students just go to class, maybe catch a bite to […]
Stephanie Castro//Contributing Writer When it comes to pledging for a sorority or fraternity, there is often negative stigmas and prejudice that comes with it. Fraternities began as a way for students to come together outside of the classroom to have friendly debates about topics they were learning in class, while allowing them to express their […]
