Post Author: turne4al The 1970s is the decade that many will agree made James Madison University a “real college.” But what really makes JMU a “real college”? Some feel that a good football team is required in order to make Continue reading Greeks Invade Harrisonburg! (Intro)
Post Author: turne4al Before diving into the topic of fraternities, it is important to understand what a fraternity is. Fraternity is defined as: 1. A body of people associated for a common purpose or interest, such as a guild. 2. A group Continue reading Fraternities Defined: Differing Views
Post Author: turne4al The numbers don’t lie, Greek Organizations on campus were growing rapidly in the 1970s. The first Madison College fraternity was Sigma Delta Rho, established in 1947 with only 13 members. The lack of fraternities at the college Continue reading Greek Growth
Post Author: turne4al Fraternity members often have a deep bond and association with fellow Fraternal brothers. Many fraternities would agree that the greek system is something that needs to be experienced in order to be properly understood. At Madison College Continue reading 1970: First Impressions of Fraternities
Post Author: turne4al Fraternities and Sororities represent centuries of a respected tradition of unity and honor. But don’t think for a second that means that Fraternities didn’t know how to have a good time. Based on the enormous number of articles Continue reading Putting the “Fun” in “Funding Financial Obligations”
Post Author: turne4al What are the first words that come to mind with the word “Fraternity”? Prior to this research, I personally would have answered “Booze and Bros”. However, Fraternities are so much more than just that. The magnitude of Continue reading Greeks Give Back
Post Author: turne4al A community can be a fragile ecosystem. When a new species is introduced, the indigenous creatures will unequivocally be affected in either beneficial or adverse ways. In the early 1970’s, the once minuscule city of Harrisonburg experienced rapid growth. This was Continue reading Frats Vs. “Townies”
Post Author: turne4al The community had spoken. By the mid 1970’s, local residents had already accumulated multiple grievances against Madison Fraternities. This, of course, did not go unnoticed by President Carrier. Under the Carrier administration, after long and arduous negotiations and discussions between Continue reading Greek Row
Post Author: turne4al Fraternities catch a lot 0f flak for the perpetuated stereotype that they are destructive and irresponsible partiers. But some members of the fraternities at Madison have other insights as to who is truly the worst and the Continue reading Frat Members Fed Up
Post Author: turne4al The end of the 1970 saw even greater spikes in membership in fraternities. The growing pains of the Greek organizations are mostly behind them by now. However, the question remains: Were fraternities an overall positive influence on Continue reading Frats: Friend or Foe?- Conclusion
