Ashlyn Clay Contributing Writer aclay3@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Now that the University has moved completely online, Greek organizations have had to adapt how they plan to stay in touch with one another for the rest of the semester. Luckily, Murray State students are resilient and have made the most out of the situation by Read More
Racism on college campuses is still an issue in 2018 and there is no excuse. At California Polytechnic State University, a Lambda Chi Alpha member showed up to a party in April of this year in blackface. Several other members of the same fraternity dressed in stereotypically “gangster” clothing, according to The Washington Post. In Read More
Staff Report All Greek social activities for both sororities and fraternities have been suspended indefinitely as of May 9. President Bob Davies and Vice President for Student Affairs, Don Robertson sent a letter informing the Greek community of this decision. According to the letter, the mission of the office of Greek Life is to promote Read More
By Taylor Inman, Staff writer Greek life ramps up into full swing this week as fraternities begin their recruitment process, starting with the kick-off in the Curris Center last Wednesday, where incoming recruits could check out the fraternities Murray State has to offer. The sororities ended their recruitment process before the semester began, but the fraternities Read More
Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief, and Alicia Steele, Staff writer Five fraternities landed on social probation and social suspension since July – with two still on probation – because of stricter enforcement of university policies and complications from anonymous reports through the LiveSafe app. “We’re trying to safeguard not only the community, but also the university in the policies that Read More
Brothers old and new filled Murray State’s Quad with shouts and cheers, and welcomed more than 100 new members to Greek Life Monday afternoon. A mix of incoming freshmen, upperclassmen and transfer students received bids to the nine Interfraternity Council, or IFC, chapters, with a high level of student interest in this year’s recruitment week. Read More
The fraternities on campus kicked off their seasonal recruitment Monday on Old Clark lawn and have reported numbers surpassing last year’s totals. So far, more than 252 men have signed up for recruitment, which is a 24 percent increase from last year’s total of 204. Jason Hinson-Nolen, Greek Life coordinator, said he is excited to Read More