Diversity
Sorority women are not who you think they are
For some girls, bid day is the best day of their life. For others, it is the worst. But for those who run to their new home, it is the beginning of a brand new […]
Sorority
Profiles
Leading By Example: The Inspiring Journey of KKG President Loren Eastman
From the moment Loren Eastman became an initiated member of Pepperdine’s Eta Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma, she said she found a home away from home. She didn’t know then that she would become […]
Campus Life
How coronavirus has altered the Greek life experience for new sorority members
Amidst a global pandemic, sororities at Pepperdine University continue to be a staple for many, providing a sense of community for incoming freshmen and new members. Sororities are navigating through uncharted waters as they attempt […]
Campus Life
Greek affiliated members address the deep-seated presence of racism among fraternities and sororities
When most people choose to become affiliated with a fraternity or sorority, they hope to look back on it as one of the best parts of college. However, as 35 anonymously reported stories go to […]
Campus Life
Why Pepperdine doesn’t have Greek Row
Pepperdine has a vibrant Greek life. But no Greek row. There are eight sororities and five fraternities on campus, with nearly 30% of women and 20% of men choosing to affiliate, according to Pepperdine’s Greek […]
Campus Life
Go Greek without going on a diet
Pepperdine sororities are working toward a more inclusive future by making strides to combat national stereotypes that all sorority women have to be thin, blond and beautiful. While there’s still a long way to go, […]
Campus Life
Students that dropout of Greek Life at Pepperdine
Pepperdine senior piano major Emily Phan realized during her sophomore year that she needed to drop her Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Her grades were suffering and she wasn’t getting enough hours of practice in on […]
Campus Life
Greek life at Pepperdine helps with academic success
Move over mixers and formals, turns out one of the main benefits to Greek life is a higher GPA. Affiliated Pepperdine students find that being involved in a sorority or fraternity helps them maintain an […]
Campus Life
Sorority recruitment growth added stress to the selection process
Pepperdine University’s Panhellenic Council saw a record-breaking 326 women register to join a sorority. This year’s recruitment process made it more competitive for girls to get a bid from one of the seven sororities on […]
Campus Life
The decision: Going Greek
Go Greek: two words, one big decision. Whether students reside at a state school or a private institution such as Pepperdine University, they can perceive the Greek system to be a dominating part of student […]