Gonzaga University - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

Gonzaga’s dearth of Greek life is typical of Jesuit universities, which have traditionally tried to create an ethos antithetical to the hazing and binge drinking typically associated with Greek life. Gonzaga students seem to be content with that; the general impression being that this helps keep the number of alcohol-related deaths and sexual assaults in check. There are still plenty of house parties and student organizations. The Kennel Club serves the function of one giant intermittent fraternity that roars to life when men’s basketball is in full swing.

The two main service organizations on campus, the Knights and Setons, are only superficially similar to Greek life. They have initiations, rituals, and cliquishness, but no communal living (and only remain an official group for sophomore year). The Knights are noted for hosting the Grind and providing assistance and security at on-campus events, while the Setons wear yellow jackets and sell innumerable muffins for charity. Students attracted to themed communal living should take note of Gonzaga’s two newest dorms, Twohy and Marian, which attempt to bring together students with specific common interests.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I’ve never heard anything too... I’ve never heard anything too positive about the Greek life. I think frats do more harm than good. Don’t join one. Come to GU. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Only the Knights and Setons... Only the Knights and Setons organizations compare to any Greek life, and they stand at the forefront of Gonzaga’s most ill-advised and egregious clubs. They represent to many students the epitome of high school pettiness and popularity contests. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

The absence of Greek life has not... The absence of Greek life has not really affected anything. If you want to party, then go to a house and party. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

The Knights and the Setons (groups... The Knights and the Setons (groups only sophomores can be in) are the closest thing we have, and if you’re not in either of these groups and you don’t have friends in them, you pretty much don’t care. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

There are two service... There are two service organizations which resemble Greek fraternities and sororities, and opinion tends to be divided concerningthe Knights and Setons. They party hard, but do donate a good deal of time and fundraising effort to University causes. 12345 Greek Life Report

Did You Know?

If college is incomplete without initiation rituals, have no fear—the Knights (service organization) have a week of initiation complete with funny outfits, heavy burdens, and feats of unpleasantness.

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