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Greek buildings should be used correctly

As fraternity buildings have been taken off campus, the question of how the new space should be used is inevitable. Greek life began to exist at FIU in an effort to give the university a more traditional feel. Fraternities and Sororities are, after all, an integral part of the American college experience. This experience often […]

Greeks want recognition, not gravestones

The legend of the National Panhellenic Council’s ‘gravestones’ won’t seem to die. Years ago, the University purchased stones to recognize and commemorate the historically black Greek organizations on campus, and while they’re not actually gravestones per se,according to NPHC leadership, they definitely look like they are. “They definitely look like tombstones with our organization names […]

Alleged discriminatory policy leads to Greek boycott of first Tailgate

Joshua Ceballos/News Director   This weekend was the University’s first tailgate of the year — but no one was there. Lot 4 and 5 remained mostly empty of tailgaters, a clear sign of Greek Life’s decision to boycott the first tailgate of the year in a show of civil disobedience against the Student Government Association […]

University reinstates 10 additional Greek chapters

Ten out of 16 eligible Greek chapters met reinstatement criteria during the University’s second presentation period and will resume normal activity Thursday, March 1, according to an email sent out by President Mark B. Rosenberg.

Student Code of Conduct to be revised following Greek Culture change

Besides promoting accountability and a transparent line of communication between Greeks and administrators, the Student Code of Conduct will also be updated to match the Greek culture shift, according to the University’s general counsel.

Greek Life Makes Comeback: More than half of Greek chapters reinstated

More than half of Greek chapters were reinstated on Thursday, Feb. 1, and will be allowed to resume normal activities, with the remaining chapters still on “pause” until they meet reinstatement criteria.

University provides update on Greek Culture change: Greeks fees to cover workshops

Despite being on a University-wide pause, Greek organizations are still required to pay a fees to the University.

Greek life ‘pause’ to last a month

The suspension of all 37 Greek organizations, which began on Monday, Jan. 1, will last for a month to give the university ample time to review and address concerns regarding Greek culture, said Larry Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs.

Suspension on Greek Life temporary, according to VP of Student Affairs

All 37 Greek organizations are suspended for a month starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, to give the university ample time to review and address concerns regarding Greek culture, said Larry Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs.

Rally 100 survives the rain

The Rally 100 event was a success despite the weather threats. “It was great to see so many of the future panthers excited about FIU and frankly eager to learn what the university has to offer them, apart from academics of course,” Martinez said.
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