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Communities in greek life, but not if you’re joining as an upperclassmen

Taylor Roth May 4, 2024

Joining a sorority is one of the many college “rites of passage” that many students may want to be a part of to make great memories to look back on. However, some students, including myself, who rushed...

Is Augie Greek life over-emphasized among students?

Hailey Glasnovich March 4, 2023

Augustana College’s Greek life is unique because there are few national Greek chapters. Big-name universities have a more selective format for nationalized sororities and fraternities because they host...

Augustana students rush but don’t pledge – why?

Zach Blair March 12, 2022

During rush season, the eight fraternities and six sororities on Augustana’s campus allow for students not yet involved in Greek life to experience the possibility of joining a group without the pressure...

Augie’s new COVID policies provide optimism, but we still need to be cautious

Kyle King February 26, 2022

As of Feb. 14, Augie’s prior restrictions on the size of group gatherings, student clubs, organizations and visitors at admissions or athletic events have been lifted.  The official email sent out...

Greek Life returns to in-person rush

Zain Shrestha February 23, 2022

After a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Augustana College has returned to in-person Greek Life rush, located at venues throughout the Quad Cities. There are still certain concerns for people after...

VIDEO: Greek Council hosts first-ever Greek Fair

Michelle Quinn October 15, 2021

The Greek Fair was held on Wednesday, Oct 6 for students interested in getting more information on greek groups. Students had the opportunity to meet different students in groups and get a feel for what...

Demystifying the money behind Greek Life

Demystifying the money behind Greek Life

Carly Davis March 15, 2021

From the outside looking in, Greek Life at Augustana is hard to pin down. Social groups, service fraternities and academic organizations vary enough that any generalized statement about Greek Life falls...

A new greek life chapter for Augie’s queer community

A new greek life chapter for Augie’s queer community

Mia C. Vu November 19, 2020

A new chapter of Delta Lambda Phi, a fraternity for members of LGBTQ+ community, is in the process of getting approved to be part of Augustana’s greek life. Delta Lambda Phi is a national greek social...

To Rush Or Not To Rush?

To Rush Or Not To Rush?

December 9, 2016

Rush. On college campuses, it’s either the word you roll your eyes at or the word that brings butterflies to your stomach. In my case, last year, it was the only word I dreaded as a college student....

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