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Sorority recruitment yields record numbers, but class conflicts prove problematic

Cal Poly Panhellenic Association’s formal recruitment drew 1,037 potential new sorority members this year, an all-time high. But by the end of the week, nearly 250 women had dropped out, including some deterred by class conflicts. Eight Panhellenic sororities took a minimum of 96 women for a total of 789 overall bids. This number does not […]

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Greek Life: New sororities will help Cal Poly to thrive

Tayler Duprel taylerduprel.md@gmail.com A new year brings new additions to Cal Poly’s Panhellenic life. Jewish-interest sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi will officially be recognized for the first time this year and new sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma will also be added to the list of Cal Poly’s Panhellenic organizations. The long-awaited addition Formerly known on Cal Poly’s […]

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Freshman rush requirements under fire

Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net Restrictions on fraternity recruitment — brought about following the death of Cal Poly freshman Carson Starkey from alcohol poisoning — may be rescinded next year after concerns were raised about unequal treatment of fraternities and sororities. Since Fall 2010, fraternities have operated under the policy of deferred recruitment, in which students may […]

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