Eager freshmen males flooded Dexter Lawn last week, searching for the fraternity that will become their social circle at Cal Poly and beyond. Joining a greek organization can translate to many social advantages in the short-term and professional benefits in post-Cal Poly careers. More than anything, some students feel that “going greek” provides a feeling […]
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Alpha Phi receives social probation
The Alpha Phi sorority will face a five-month suspension after an investigation by Cal Poly Student Life and Leadership (SLL) found it guilty of hazing on Thursday. The investigation began after a freshman pledge was transported to the emergency room at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of Sept. 29 with […]
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Hazing leads to suspension for Alpha Phi sorority
The Alpha Phi sorority will face a five-month suspension after an investigation by Cal Poly Student Life and Leadership (SLL) found it guilty of hazing following Thursday’s judicial hearing. The investigation began after a freshman pledge was transported to the emergency room at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of Sept. […]
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Investigation continues for Alpha Phi sorority
The Cal Poly chapter of the Alpha Phi sorority is under investigation after a freshman woman was sent to the hospital with alcohol poisoning early Thursday morning, Sept. 29. The student, who wished to remain anonymous for her personal safety, said she went out with her “bear buddy” — a member of the sorority who […]
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Student arrested in Sigma Phi Epsilon sexual assault case
San Luis Obispo police officers have arrested a Cal Poly student in connection with a sexual assault case at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on May 7.
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Gamma Phi Beta sorority earns multifaceted award
The Cal Poly chapter of Gamma Phi Beta is one of just 19 Gamma Phi Beta sororities to earn the “Five Crescent Level,” the highest award given by the Gamma Phi Beta international organization.
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Fraternity booths defaced
Vandals targeted the rush booths of four fraternities over the weekend of Jan. 21. While several other booths were egged or had their greek letters removed, the Pi Kappa Alpha (commonly know as PIKE) booth was spray-painted with slogans alleging rape.
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Greek Week raises funds for local programs
Cal Poly’s Greek Week had more than 40 fraternities and sororities going head-to-head in an array of events including basketball, flag football, arm wrestling and an academic decathlon.
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Rushing fraternities will be deferred for new students
Leaders of Cal Poly’s Interfraternity Council recently announced a new policy that will defer first-quarter students from joining a fraternity.
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Greek life summit focuses on training leaders
Greek life presidents and executives worked on leadership and creating a stronger, more integrated Greek community at the Greek Life Summit in Cambria this last weekend.
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Letters: T-shirt disrespectful, Word on the Street answer inappropriate and more
Letters to the editor responding to a sorority T-shirt, a student’s quote about Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Hick’s last column.