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The Greek life on HU’s campus is currently a dying culture. With sororities and fraternities being caught hazing and suspended from campus every year, the Greeks seem to be disappearing left and right. The only times students notice the Greeks wearing their paraphernalia or see them in uniform are for big events like the Greek Step Show or Homecoming. The Greeks remain virtually invisible on campus and when it comes to giving back to the community or school, they still go unnoticed. Typically, they hand out and post fliers around campus that display what community service or student events they are putting on. They’ll invite students out to join them, but it doesn’t much attract the students, especially if they are not a popular Greek on campus. The Greeks at HU aren't as sociable as they are on most other campuses; they have no houses and do not throw parties often. However, some Greek organizations do have their yearly parties which attract students, but these events are usually held outside of the Hampton area and in Washington D.C.

These organizations do not seem to provide anything useful to students, nor do they seem to be out promoting themselves and drawing in new pledges. The initiation practices are kept secret, and it is almost imperative to know someone already part of the organization in order to gain entry. Most of these organizations provide an open forum at some point within the school year welcoming any and everyone who provides the necessary qualifications to be part of their seemingly “elite” organization when, in actuality, it shuns individuals who apply who do not fit the “look” of the organization. If Greeks at HU do not improve on their practices and entry policies, they will continue to whither away and soon become extinct. 

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Greek Life at Hampton University

brittreni

'12

Broadcast Journalism

2.7

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Greek Life

There isnt much of a Greek Life at Hampton. There is no greek housing and the Greeks arent really involved on campus. Most schools have a intake process per semester, Hampton is limited to one.

Nov 30, 2011

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teehee00123

'15

Elementary Education

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Greek life at Hampton University is very big. Just this week there were probates for the different Greeks. Without seeing the Greeks stroll in when their songs come on, the party would be very boring. I love the Greek life, they bring joy to school, to see their school spirit. Also I love how they love their fraternity and sorority.

Nov 21, 2011

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Skater860

'11

Forensic Psychology

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Greek Life on Campus

Being a Greek is major part of being affiliated or attending a Historically Black College. The Greeks run moat of the organizations on campus, including parties and events. If you are not a Greek you

probably want to be one or know someone who is a part of a fraternity or sorority. Most students admire those who are Greek and are accepted by the Greek Community on campus.

Oct 16, 2011

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