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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…

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.

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…

Petition written by the Old Quad Preservation Association in 1987 to Members of the Santa Clara City Council against the Fraternity use at 545 Lafayette Street. The Old Quad Preservation's main argument is entitled, "FIVE IS ENOUGH," proposing that…

The Santa Clara Newspaper Article titled, "Greek Rush Events Suspended" reporting on Interim Provost, Denise Carmody's announcement to suspend all rush events until a final decision is made about the existence of Greek life's connection with the…

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 letter written by the Santa Clara University Challenges Steering Committee to Father Phipps recounting the offensive and sexist comments he recently made at a meeting while discussing an upcoming conference the club was hosting.

In 1992 Jason Briggs, the Vice President of Student Development, issued a formal review of the Santa Clara University Greek System. It was the first comprehensive review since 1987, evaluating to which degree the Greek system enhances or detracts…