Greeks look to revamp charity - New Interfraternity and Panhellenic policies hope to change presence of alcohol at philanthropic events.
The competition is heating up. Young women are trying to win the bull-riding competition at whatever cost. Some are stripped down to their bathing suits while others douse them with water and alcohol. Men cheer them on, while other women leave, shocked and disgusted.Greeks look to revamp charity - Daily Trojan - News
This was the scene recounted by several sorority members present at last year's Alpha Tau Omega "Rodeo" - a fundraiser benefiting the Salvation Army.
Critics both inside and outside of the Greek community said that this stark contrast in event type and purpose is one of several deficiencies found in Greek service and philanthropy.
The event was also the catalyst for a series of changes aimed at improving the quality of the philanthropy events and service sponsored by Interfraternity and Panhellenic organizations.
Although Greeks raised a record amount of money and served thousands of hours in the community, some of the organizations' fundraising methods have been called into question, by not only campus Greek officials and beneficiaries, but also Greek students.
An earlier article from the same paper: "Greeks make impact" - Fraternities and sororities in Greek community continue the long-time tradition of philanthropy.
