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Editorial written by Economic/Studies Abroad professor, Richard Coz, SJ in support of keeping the Sig Ep fraternity connected to the Univeristy. He argues the brotherhood and friendship Fraternities foster are a positive impact on institutions.

San Jose Mercury newspaper article titled "Fraternities, where men can just be themselves." An opinion piece commenting on Fraternities' exclusive nature and the negative aspects that come with putting men together in large groups.

The Santa Clara Newspaper editorial commenting on how "The university's decision to review the Greek system is wrong, even if sororities and fraternities take away from school." The author believes the decision should be left of to the students…

The Santa Clara Newspaper article reporting on three Sigma Pi currently on review for "racially charged actions" condemned by the Multicultural Center and the University. The students were Sigma Pi pledges and seen sitting outside Benson Memorial…

A two-paged spread on the growth Greek life experienced during the mid-1980s. This growth enabled sororities and fraternities to create a Greek council consisting of representatives from each group. Greek life popularity is attributed to different…

1988-1990, A summary written by Student Life of all the incidents involving Sigma Phi Epsilon and the review/consequences that took place because of their behavior.

1989, Letter written by the Challenges Steering Committee to Father Phipps about his offensive comments and attitude at a meeting regarding the upcoming conference the Committee would be hosting.

1990 Santa Clara University press release explaining the Administration's decision to place oldest and largest Fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, on inactive status for at least four years.

Three handouts that contributed to the feeling of sexism that existed at Santa Clara University during the early 1990s.