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The Broken Pledges of Greek Life

Videoconference searches for ways to end fraternity and sorority hazing

July 14, 2007

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The persistent madness of Greek hazing: psychologists provide insight on why hazing persists among Black Greeks – fraternities; includes related articles – Cover Story

Mary Polk of Maryland didn’t learn that her son Marcus had been hospitalized until he called his brother when he came out of the operating room on April 8.

July 12, 2007

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Scholarship, sisterhood, service – black women in African American fraternities

When twenty-two young Black women came together at Howard University to form Delta Sigma Theta sorority, their goal was to focus on scholarship, sisterhood, and service to the African American community. A review of the sorority’s early history indicates that these young women, and the ones who followed them, did exactly that.

July 10, 2007

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Pledging a brother, not intaking a “paper brother.”

The following story allegedly took place on a public historically Black college campus in Maryland last year. Because the tradition of pledging has been officially replaced by the National Pan-Hellenic Council with a “Membership Intake Process,” all forms of hazing have prohibited. The author signed a document promising not to be involved in any pledging activities. To avoid sanctions, he asked that his name not be given. The author is currently working on a master’s degree. Although the name Gamma Delta is used, it is not the real of the fraternity chapter involved.

July 10, 2007

Health

Despite criticism, Congress commits to educational tax cuts

The White House and Republican congressional leaders settled negotiations on an education tax break in late May even though some Democrats — including Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members — are skeptical of the overall budget agreement, of which it is a part.

July 10, 2007

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Acting surgeon general Audrey Manley named new president of Spelman

Atlanta It took 116 years for it to happen, but Spelman College alumnae finally got their wish: One of their own, graduate Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley, has been named as the eighth president of the all-women’s college in Atlanta.

July 7, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Going Green Equals Good Business

College presidents making eco-friendly changes on campus say it’s not only the right thing to do, but also the most financially savvy.

May 2, 2007

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Perspectives: To End Hazing, Sending Promising Black Men to Jail Is Not The Answer

The real tragedy of the FAMU hazing case is that two promising Black men will spend two years in jail rubbing shoulders with serial rapists and murderers.

February 10, 2007

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Perspectives: From ‘School Daze’ to ‘Stomp the Yard:’ Why Black Greeks Must Go

Movies that fail to portray the negative aspects of Black Greek-letter organizations do the public a disservice. More importantly, says Dr. Ricky L. Jones, the organizations themselves need to be held accountable for dangerous hazing, or they must disband.

February 4, 2007

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Congressional Dilemma: Cut Loan Interest Rates

The first Democrat-controlled Congress since 1994 is already struggling with a nagging issue: Whether to focus on cutting student loan interest rates as promised or increasing need-based grant assistance for low-income students.

January 24, 2007

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House Votes To Cut Student Loan Interest Rates Over White House Objection

After pledging early action on higher education in 2007, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a plan to cut student loan interest rates by half over a five-year period despite strong White House opposition.

January 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Missouri State University Faces Lawsuit By Student Over Gay Adoption, “Christian Beliefs”

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. A Missouri State University graduate has sued the school, claiming she was retaliated against because she refused to support gay adoption as part of a class project.

November 2, 2006