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Anonymous Group Posts “30 Theses Against Greek Life” on Every Greek House Door

Isabella Randle, Managing Director April 23, 2021

In a move reminiscent of revolutionary theologian Martin Luther, an anonymous group posted a strongly-worded “30 Theses Against Greek Life” on the door of every Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic...

OPINION: Thank you Reuters. Vanderbilt students deserve to be held accountable.

OPINION: Thank you Reuters. Vanderbilt students deserve to be held accountable.

Jamie Jacobson, Managing Editor April 3, 2020

Through what proved to be a highly controversial exposé, Reuters revealed the consequences of Vanderbilt students attending St. Fratty’s day celebrations during the rise of COVID-19. The Apr. 2 article,...

Black-and-White Perspectives: Division and Tokenization in Vandy Greek Life

Black-and-White Perspectives: Division and Tokenization in Vandy Greek Life

Adriel Bineza February 2, 2019

Danny Harris and Adriel Bineza contributed to this article. An examination of the racial politics of this college campus would be remiss without discussing social life through the lens of race. At...

Study Finds That White Banners Hung From Frat Houses Cure Mental Illness

Study Finds That White Banners Hung From Frat Houses Cure Mental Illness

Joshua Mendelson November 5, 2018

In a stunning finding from Vanderbilt Medical Center, mental illness is on its way to being cured on Vanderbilt’s campus. A team of researchers at the medical center investigated the impact of mental...

Vanderbilt AEPi Leaves Campus Amid Hazing Violations

Vanderbilt AEPi Leaves Campus Amid Hazing Violations

Connor Saeman February 26, 2018

As of this evening, the national organization of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPI) removed the charter of its Vanderbilt chapter until 2021, effective immediately. This removal comes after the fraternity has faced...

Future VU: No more parking on Greek Row?

Future VU: No more parking on Greek Row?

inovestmj11969 November 14, 2017

In March 2017, the Vanderbilt student body received a letter regarding the beginning of the implementation of the university’s most recent land use program, Future VU, based in the administration’s...

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‘The Invisible War’ and Kori Cioca: The parallels between rape culture on college campus and the military

Josh Lehrer October 7, 2017

CONTENT WARNING: Some brutal details regarding sexual assault are written about in this article. I’m left emotionally drained and powerfully moved after attending the Vanderbilt University Project...

Inclusivity and the Future of Greek Life at Vanderbilt

Inclusivity and the Future of Greek Life at Vanderbilt

Lindsay Williams October 5, 2017

Greek life on college campuses has long been derided as a place where diversity cannot flourish and racism is the status quo. It is easy to find headlines of Greek chapters at other schools going viral...

BEDFORD, NH - SEPTEMBER 28:  A Donald Trump supporter holds a cartoon designated a hate symbol by the anti-defamation league before the start of a campaign event in Bedford, NH, on Sept. 29, 2016.  (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

More than Just a Meme: How a Picture Sparked a Discussion on Cultural Appropriation and Greek Life at Vanderbilt

Avi Mediratta March 31, 2017

On Wednesday, a meme posted to a prominent Vanderbilt Facebook group sparked a passionate debate about cultural appropriation. The group, titled “dank new rand memes,” is familiar to many Vanderbilt...

Vanderbilt Greek Life's Money Problem

Vanderbilt Greek Life’s Money Problem

Joshua Mendelson February 15, 2017

A recent New York Times article cast doubt over higher education’s promise of opportunity and social mobility, putting Vanderbilt's own inequity front and center.  The article cited research from...

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