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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A group of four people wearing the same yellow sorority t-shirts all take a selfie with a smartphone. They stand on a rooftop with other sorority members in the background.

Opinion: Fraternities suck. Here’s why they’re still important.

The prominence of NYU’s Greek life is minimal. Maybe it’s time we brought it back.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer October 18, 2022

I’ve often heard it said that joining a fraternity at NYU is a social death sentence. Though frat propagandists might try to tell you otherwise, Greek life is barely a part of...

The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life located at the Center for Student Life at NYU. (Staff Photo via Darcey Pittman).

Cornell Fraternity Chapter on Probation after ‘Pig Roast’ Sex Contest

Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
A Cornell fraternity was put on probation after an offensive ritual was leaked. Here's what NYU's Greek community feels about the news.
Lambda Chi Alpha's rush was canceled this fall due violation of NYU and Fraternity policies.

Lambda Chi Alpha Cancels Rush Due to Policy Violation

Miranda Bernice Levingston, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016
NYU fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha has canceled all 'rush' programming due to an ongoing investigation for alleged violations of the university's alcohol policies.
Greek Life members hoped to encourage more discussion about sex on college campuses in an event on Wednesday night.

Greek life groups talk sex

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Greek life groups joined forces to encourage more discussion around sex and hook-up culture on college campuses.