Loyola tries a bold experiment.
The fraternity rush process has changed this year, and many fraternity members are not happy about it.Welcome to the 21st century, Loyola. This points out that in order for a culture change to be successful you need buy-in from all those involved.
In an effort to change the negative stereotype that all Greeks do is drink, the Interfraternity Council and Student Activities have opted to have a dry rush, according to IFC President Mike Rosas, business administration senior.
They have also shortened rush to a one-week process and made it mandatory that all activities take place on campus. In past years, it has lasted for two weeks and most parties were held off-campus.
"Since the whole school is revamping how organizations are run it seemed like a good time to make these changes," Rosas said. "Before, when there was alcohol served, the school didn't condone it, but they turned a blind eye."
The liability of underage drinking was also a reason for the alterations.
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