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Despite changes in procedure, this year's sorority rush went smoothly, according to Panhellenic Council officials. Last year, nine sororities participated in formal rush. This year, due to Alpha Phi's revitalization, only eight sororities were involved in the entire rush process. In addition, sorority rush was shortened this year from five rounds spread over 11 days to four rounds completed in a week.
Next semester, the struggling Duke chapter of Alpha Phi sorority will undergo major changes in a huge effort to recruit new members. This revitalization-as it is called by Alpha Phi national authorities-means that all current members of the sorority will take alumni status. An entirely new group of women will be recruited in an information session held during formal Panhellenic rush.
For varsity athletes, the window of opportunity just opened a little wider. Starting this semester, varsity athletes could register first in their classes' registration windows, regardless of the last two digits of their social security number.
For many Duke employees and students, the walk to the bus stop just got a little longer.
With the implementation of a National Panhellenic Conference initiative prohibiting sorority-fraternity mixers in "wet" fraternity sections or off-campus houses, sorority leaders are looking for alternative social space in which they can hold events that involve alcohol.
If Regis hasn't flown you in yet for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," how about trying a game of Sex Jeopardy?
Last night, the Duke community had the unique opportunity to hear the story of a man renowned for getting others to tell their stories-journalist Charlie Rose, Trinity '64 and Law '68.
If the party climate at Duke seems a little different this year, it is because the forecast calls for a dry season. This year, three campus fraternities-Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Nu, and Phi Delta Theta-have adopted national alcohol-free measures. Theta Chi will follow suit in 2003.
Newly-hired Assistant Dean of Student Development Todd Adams doesn't fit the usual stereotype of a University administrator: The youthful and energetic Adams-who will deal with all students, but more specifically greek affairs-listens to the likes of Korn and the Dave Matthews Band.
Duke students will have to wait just a few more weeks until they can munch on Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets.
Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?
It may be several more weeks before McDonald's golden arches grace Duke's campus. Although the restaurant had been scheduled to open in mid-October, delays and logistical setbacks have made that date unrealistic.
