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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 first draft and revised letter Charles F. Erekson, Dean of Students, eventually sent to Thomas A. Bannan, the President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Santa Clara University telling the Fraternity that the University was formally withdrawing…

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…

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.

2000, "The Santa Clara" newspaper article titled, "SAE's chapter suspended for two years," mentions SAE history of malfeasance, and makes the distinction that their discipline should be a "wake-up call for for the whole Greek system."

1990, San Jose Mercury newspaper article titled, "SCU fraternity ousted for 4 years." Comments on the University's decision to ban Sigma Phi Epsilon because it had produced a racist, sexist, and homophobic newsletter.

1990, "The Santa Clara" newspaper article titled, "Fraternity Newsletter Sparks Activism" reports on the Sig Ep fraternity investigation conducted by both Santa Clara University and nationals.

San Jose Mercury News Article "400 Stage March at SCU" used as a flyer created by the Voices for Change Santa Clara University Club to publicize a Forum on March 29th in response to the sexist and racist attitudes present on campus.

1990, Santa Clara University Club "Voices for Change" mission statement and goals. Club states they are a movement created in response to Sigma Phi Epsilon's sexist and racist rhetoric and wish to promote change and positive attitudes.

1991, San Jose Mercury news article titled, "SCU frat loses use permit to rowdiness. Reports on how the city revoked Theta Chi's use permit after throwing several rowdy parties.