Power in numbers: Greeks gain clout on campus

Just a week after GW announced it would start collecting Greek life members' off-campus addresses, more than 1,000 students signed a petition slamming the proposal.

GW has tripled the number of full-time staff members devoted to Greek life to keep pace with the growing population.

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A deeper look at the costs of Greek life

Want to get a good look at how much it costs to join a fraternity or sorority? The expenses can pile up, even if many are discretionary.


Greek chapters try to overcome history of hazing

Two years after a string of fraternities and sororities were punished for hazing, Greek leaders say they are still trying to create a safer culture that rejects degrading or dangerous pledge activities.

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Skipping the shots and surviving sober Greek life

Non-intoxicated members of Greek life are not social pariahs, nor are they cookie-cutter rule-followers. They represent the varied makeup of Greek life and the old-fashioned notion that you don't need to be drunk to have a good time.

In shadow of social Greeks, multicultural chapters try to build up campus name

With flashy philanthropy events that regularly take over University Yard, it's hard not to notice the Greek life community on campus.

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