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Pike revamped, but reputation persists

Last November, Pike was suspended from campus for several violations. But this November, they’re redeeming themselves. Pike is known as one of the rowdiest fraternities in the nation. And the UM chapter is no exception. But the consequences its members received for crossing the line has caused a recent change of heart – at least...

Panhellenic to add Chi Omega as eighth sorority

Effective spring 2014, UM freshmen interested in joining a sorority will have more options. The Panhellenic Council at the University of Miami approved Chi Omega’s application to recolonize at UM. Though plans to undergo Panhellenic extension have been in the works for approximately three years, action began this year. According to Panhellenic Association President Caitlin...

Staff editorial 10/20: Greeks face unfair restrictions

The Dean of Students Office at the University of Miami have issued a new policy that will limit all students attending parties on Frat Row to bringing a four-pack of beer, as opposed to the previous regulation of a six-pack or more. The University hopes that, by limiting drink intake to one alcoholic beverage per...

Don’t knock those going greek

As a freshman at UM, it’s great to be a Miami Hurricane. And as a pledge in this spring’s pledge class, it’s great to be going Greek.

Letter to the Editor

I would like to correct the misrepresentations discussed in the column, “Breaking down Greek brotherhood.”

Ready. Set. Spike for Mike.

Hundreds of students gathered at the Sigma Chi fraternity house Sunday for a volleyball tournament to help raise money for Mike Bakutes, a brother that was diagnosed with Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma, a rare and aggressive tumor, this summer.

More Greeks find it difficult to pay dues

The slowly recovering economy still has everyone watching their wallet, and members of the University of Miami’s Greek community are no exception.

Sex Ratio & Dating

The ratio of women to men on college campuses (60/40) is rising. The NYTimes recently published an excellent article that explains what consequences this has on dating. Here is an excerpt: Needless to say, this puts guys in a position to play the field, and tends to mean that even the ones willing to make...

Forming sisterly bonds

Roughly a year after the change to spring recruitment, there is only one word to describe Greek life this past week – excitement.

Delayed rush affects Greek finances

New deferred recruitment costs Greek Organizations money.

SLIDESHOW: Greek Week 2009

The best photos from Greek Week 2009, including shots from O-Cheer, Olympic Day, Greek God and Goddess and the blood drive.

SG President Brandon Gross and Zeta member Michelle Della Guardia crowned Greek God and Goddess

Crowds of University of Miami fraternity and sorority members gathered in the School of Communication courtyard for the Greek God and Goddess Pageant on Friday. The winners of this year's pageant were senior Brandon Gross, president of Student Government and a member of Sigma Chi, and junior Michelle Della Guardia, a member of Zeta Tau...