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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Vol. 83 No. 104
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Since the UNL Greek system was organized nearly
a century co, thousands of men have had satisfying
careers as members of fraternities. But every year
some men choocs to leave the system.
Some men leave because cf monetary difficulties.
Some find they dont have the time to befully
. committed members. Some choose ether lifestyles:
eff-campus living marriage cr career instead of
Some are fcrced to leae because they refuse to
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are fraternity members.
Greek men rr.ahe up 10 percent cf the total 23.C37
size frcm 40 to 1C3 members. Houses have living
capacities cf C3 to C5 men, ' . ,: '
This fraternity system is typical cf fraternities on
every campus. Dut in some vays, it is unusual Jryne
Wade Anderson, director cf Grccl: Afrssrs and Co
ops, said her office refers to fraternities as living
Ipsrnint units white nt.hr nnivirE:ti2S refer to fra-
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temities as "activities."
"We differ in approach "Anderson said. There is a
very supportive, appreciative, healthy relationship
between the university and Greek system."
Anderson serves as liaison between UNL and
Greek units, including their alumni organizations,
advisory boards and the Interfraternity Council.
The Board of Regents organized the IFC in 1005.
The IFC is comprised of fraternity presidents and
alumni members. The IFC makes policies dealing
with issues like alcohol use during rush activities.
The IFC also plays a major role in recruiting high
school seniors. An IFC brochure lists the following
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sehslorship b the primary motive for joining the
Greek system. The studies also found that Greeks
are more likely to complete a college education than
non-Greeks and that "a majority cf the successful
businessmen in America ore fraternity men."
Good grades leading to successful careers moti
vate men to join fraternities. ACUN president Matt
Wallace, Sigma Alpha Epcllcn member, said the
Greek system was UNL's major attraction for him.
"I was impressed by how successful fraternity
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members were," Wallace said. "Each house showed
me alums that were working in prestigious business
firms, lawyers, dentists, doctors - it seemed like a ,
very successful environment"
Steve Blum, Lambda Chi Alpha member, said
many houses enforce mandatory study hours for
pledges and quiet hours in the house. He said it is
important to be a good role model for incoming
freshmen pledges.
"I really try to push the bocks," Blum said. "Eve
ryone comes out of high school thinking they're half
wry smart High school is such a breeze. Then
f, shmcn. will get 2X3 and Just te shocked. Grades
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English, left the Kappa Sigma fraterrity in Octcicr.
Stick said enforcement cf study hours is "ajeke."
"It's like saying we have a C3-mile-an-hour speed
limit unless you're in a hurry Stick said. "I firmly
believe that had I stayed in the fraternity, my first
semester grades would have suffered."
Steve Henning, Delta Upsilon member, said his
GPA depresses him sometimes.
"I'm involved in 13 activities, and I'm in leadership
positions in all cf them," Ilenning said. "But I dont
feel I'd be getting any better grades if I wasn't in
those activities. I manage my time better. And I still
have time to go drinking Friday and Saturday
nights."
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Alcohol, machismo and sex were all discussed
Monday night as part of Alpha Tau Omega and Delta
Delta Delta's Week on the Wagon. Dr. Clayton Rivers,
professor of psychology, spoke to members of both
houses about the effects of alcohol on college
students. '
"You arrive at the pearly gates of academia right
at the height of adolescence," Elvers said. As a result,
students must learn how to control their use cf
alcohol. as. well as gain an understanding cf the
effects of alcohol, he said.
"Although many college students believe that
alcohol is a maker of manhood, you should never
equate the use cf heavy alcohol to manhood," F.ivsrs
said.
Rivers said a university study showed that fe
males are disenchanted by men who are heavy
drinkers, which disproves a long-standing belief.
"Sex drive is often impaired after the use of alco
hol," Rivers said, "despite what many people may
think.
"At one or two drinks, promiscuity is increased,
but after too many drinks males can suffer from
"yeastmans droop'," he said. Chronic alcoholism can
result in recurring impotency, he added.
The female sex drive can also be affected by
increased alcohol use, Elvers Sijid. "Studies show
that after women consume excessive amounts of
alcohol, many believe they are more sexually arous
ed when actually, they are less aroused than they
would be if they hadn't drunk at all he said.
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