Tag: Sorority

Then and now: Sorority updates

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Tori Bedsole Features Editor The sorority system at Troy University made a huge advancement in 1997 as housing for the sororities was moved from Pace Hall to the houses on what is now Sorority Hill. The decision came after the university purchased the property from the Baptist Children’s Home earlier that year and the conditions in Pace Hall became almost unlivable. In later weeks, the sororities expressed concerns over the unequal sizes of the houses, as well as the requirement that the residents have a meal plan. For those who…

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Why go Greek? Students share insight on fraternities, sororities

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Lasata Shrestha Staff Writer On the heels of Greek Week, Troy students discussed why they personally chose to join Greek organizations. According to U.S. News, almost one out of every three students at Troy are members of the Greek community. With 22 nationally recognized Greek organizations, there is no doubt of Greek life’s prominence at Troy. While many people join Greek organizations to gain a social network and a sense of community, there are countless other perks to Greek life that attract students. “I knew about the old tests, lab…

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Who will be the next sorority on the hill?

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Lilly Casolaro News Editor   A new sorority will be joining Troy University’s Greek community. Throughout the month of September, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, and Alpha Omicron Pi sororities visited the campus to tour, meet with Greek representatives and deliver presentations. Due to the growth in the Greek system, as well as the university’s efforts toward student population growth, the Panhellenic council began the process of selecting a new sorority about two years ago. According to Barbara Patterson, Panhellenic Advisor, a year-long process ensued, which resulted in a…

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Freshmen’s first week on campus

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Madina Seytmuradova Variety Editor Israel Ashby Contributor Before move-ins officially started, some freshmen began their college journeys and experienced what Troy was like before everyone else arrived. Tessa Marie, a freshman nursing major from Foley, said she came to Troy early to participate in the Sorority Rush Week. According to Marie, sorority recruitment is a sequence of interviews with different sororities. “They talk to you about what you like and what you don’t like,” said Marie. “You meet a lot of people. “Then, they tell you about their values and…

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