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education1 year ago•6 min saved

"UMD Lifts Suspension on Fraternities and Sororities After Hazing Investigation"

The University of Maryland received complaints of hazing and physical abuse at fraternities and sororities, including allegations of beating, burning, and forced consumption of non-food items. The university banned the organizations from recruiting or holding social events involving alcohol, prompting a lawsuit from Greek life chapters and students. The university argued that the ban was justified due to specific allegations and reports of hazing, while the plaintiffs claimed it violated their First Amendment rights. The university has lifted the ban on most Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council chapter organizations, but continues to investigate specific fraternities and sororities.

via The Baltimore Banner|

#education #fraternities #hazing

education1 year ago•4 min saved

"University of Maryland Suspends Greek Life Activities Indefinitely"

The University of Maryland has ordered all fraternities and sororities to immediately and indefinitely cease activities due to dangerous behavior. The university's Student Affairs Division sent a notice citing threats to the safety and wellbeing of the university community. Current members are ordered to have no contact with new and prospective members, and those who violate the order will face disciplinary action. Some students feel it's unfair to suspend all Greek organizations for the actions of a few and are concerned about the long-term implications for Greek life on campus.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|

#education #fraternities #misconduct

education1 year ago•1 min saved

"University of Maryland Takes Action Against Greek Life Amid Safety Concerns"

The University of Maryland has suspended all social and recruitment events for its fraternities and sororities due to reports of unsafe activities, instructing them to have no contact with new or prospective members and to refrain from hosting events with alcohol. This action follows a similar suspension at the University of Virginia after an alleged hazing incident. The University of Maryland's suspension will remain in place indefinitely while an investigation is conducted, and comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on Greek life following incidents such as the death of Virginia Commonwealth University student Adam Oakes in 2021.

via Fox News|

#education #fraternities #hazing

education1 year ago•0 min saved

"University of Maryland Takes Action Against Fraternities and Sororities Over Safety Concerns"

The University of Maryland has indefinitely suspended all social and recruitment activities for fraternities and sororities on campus following reports of unsafe activities that have threatened the safety and well-being of the University community. The suspension affects organizations affiliated with the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, and will remain in place while an investigation is conducted, prohibiting contact with new members and hosting events with alcohol.

via Fox Baltimore|

#education #fraternities #safety-concerns

education1 year ago•1 min saved

University of Maryland Suspends Greek Organizations Pending Safety Investigation

The University of Maryland has suspended all social and recruitment activities for fraternities and sororities following reports of unsafe activities, pending an investigation. The suspension applies to all organizations affiliated with the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, and prohibits contact with new or prospective members as well as hosting events with alcohol. This action comes after recent hazing incidents at the University of Virginia and the 2021 death of a Virginia Commonwealth University student, prompting increased scrutiny and anti-hazing efforts in the Greek life community.

via NBC News|

#education #fraternities #hazing

lifestyle2 years ago•4 min saved

The High Stakes and Sinister World of Southern Sororities: A 'Bama Rush' Reminder.

College girls vying for entry into sororities often spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on their recruitment wardrobe, according to Lorie Stefanelli, a "sorority consultant" featured in HBO Max's "Bama Rush" documentary. Stefanelli advises women on their outfits, social media presence, and conversation skills to help them through the sorority recruitment process, which can cost up to $375 just to register. For girls with little financial resources, acquiring the outfits and other necessities means looking for "thrifty" alternatives. Stefanelli recommends that PNMs keep an open mind throughout the entire process and focus on making friends and being active on campus and in the community.

via New York Post |

#college #fashion #lifestyle

opinion2 years ago•3 min saved

Inside the World of 'Bama Rush': HBO Max Documentary Reveals Sorority Recruitment at University of Alabama.

The documentary "Bama Rush" sheds light on the culture of body shaming and sexual assault, as well as the secret coalition of elite fraternities and sororities known as "The Machine" that has controlled student life at the University of Alabama for over a century. Despite decades of incidents, the University administration remains silent and refuses to acknowledge the existence of The Machine. The author argues that the University of Alabama is The Machine and that it is more interested in propping up privilege than the success of its graduates.

via AL.com|

#culture #fraternities #opinion

culture2 years ago•7 min saved

Inside the World of Sorority Recruitment at the University of Alabama: Insights from 'Bama Rush' Documentary.

The documentary "Bama Rush" explores the University of Alabama's sorority rush process, but faced difficulties due to the secrecy surrounding Greek life. The film follows high school seniors and UA students planning to go through rush in 2022, revealing their conflicting drives and impulses between acceptance and individuality, ideals and expression, tradition and diversity. The heart of "Bama Rush" centers on the competitive femininity of rush, and the contemporary performance of the Southern belle.

via Tuscaloosa Magazine|

#culture #documentary #greek-life

society2 years ago•13 min saved

Insights into Alabama Sororities: What We Learned from the 'Bama Rush' Documentary

The new documentary "Bama Rush" explores sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama, revealing the hierarchies within campus sororities, racial disparities on campus, and the secretive organization behind it all, The Machine. The film also sheds light on the high cost of joining a sorority and the constant pressure women face regarding body image. Additionally, the documentary gives a voice to women of color who have endured racist moments on campus and discusses their desire to rush with UA Panhellenic sororities instead of any of the historically Black organizations in the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

via AL.com|

#body-image #greek-life #racism