The University of Alabama’s Alpha Phi sorority runs out of Bryant-Denny Stadium during bid day in 2014.
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There’s plenty to critique about sorority culture. But going after Southern accents is punching down.
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From the towering sweet treats of Athens to the place where rituals saw young girls become fierce bears — there is much to explore on this day trip.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority members at a get-out-the-vote event in 2020.
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Members of the nation’s four Black sororities, including Vice President Kamala Harris, commit to lifelong acts of service for their communities.
The abyss of hell.
Sandro Botticelli.
The meaning of hell might have changed over the centuries, but for devout Christians it remains a core part of their faith.
Why does hazing happen?
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Another student has died due to hazing. Research shows that there has been at least one such death in the US since 1954 (with 1958 the only exception). So why does hazing happen in the first place?
In the movie ‘Goat,’ a fraternity puts pledges through gruesome and dangerous rituals.
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With the fall term underway and an ongoing case over the death of a Penn State pledge in February, colleges are trying once again to figure out why hazing happens and what should be done to stop it.
What do black Americans experience in the school system?
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What are the race-related struggles that African-American students experience throughout their school years? Here’s the story of Tyrone.
How is the violence perpetuated by Omar Mateen and Brock Turner related?
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The crimes of Brock Turner and Omar Mateen may be discussed as if they’re unrelated. They’re not.
Safety issues on dorms are often not discussed.
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Students are going back to their campuses, and ought to be aware of the danger.