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Sorority recruitment shortened to 4 days to accommodate K Week events

This year's sorority recruitment is first in UK's history to be shortened to four days.

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Fraternity proactive after suspension, years of sanctions

As of midnight Thursday, Delta Tau Delta is suspension-free and sanction-free.

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UK fraternities not comprised of ‘better men’

Fraternity means brotherhood and if your brother is caught forcing someone to drink until they puke, you are just as liable because you didn’t stop it.

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UK students must end divide between Greeks and non-Greeks

Two recent Kentucky Kernel columns, and the online comments that followed, show a major issue on campus is the division between Greek and non-Greek students. What should matter is the positive affect...

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Performing for a cause: annual Greek Sing on Saturday

Hours of hard work, preparation and anticipation will culminate this weekend as students hope to make a little girl’s wish come true.

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Greek Sing shows UK Greeks’ contributions

In response to recent critical Letters to the Editor on Greek life, I submit this statement on behalf of the Interfraternity Council and its members.

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Beta, Kappa Delta bring on the cheers

Nine teams of one sorority and one fraternity will come together at the Singletary Center for the Arts for Bring It On 2012 on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

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Students prepare for Greek Sing: proceeds from Saturday’s event go to...

Chi Omega sorority and Phi Delta Theta fraternity will host the largest Greek Sing production yet, to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation this Saturday at 9 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum.

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PHOTOS: Greek Sing 2013

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A day in a house director’s life

Judy Cockrum equates what she does to running a hotel.

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Greeks, Earthball competition raises money for charity

More than $2,000 was raised for The American Red Cross and Starkey Hearing Foundation on Friday when Delta Sigma Phi’s and Delta Zeta’s Earthball competition was held at the Johnson Center Fields.

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PHOTOS: Bid Day 2013

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Move-in day kicks off K-Week events

The sounds of the Wildcat Marching Band and the smell of cooking hot dogs gave move-in day a celebratory atmosphere on Friday.

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Greek pageants have unique histories

The Mr. and Miss Black UK and Mr. UK pageants have coexisted on campus for 14 years. Although similar in name and atmosphere, the two serve inherently different purposes.

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Mr. UK crowned in annual event

Swimming trunks, tuxedos and singing were all a part of the Mr. UK pageant in the Singletary Center on Tuesday night.

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Preparing to enter the ring

More than 40 fraternity members will be duking it out for charity Thursday at the Lexington Convention Center for the sixth annual “Main Event” Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.

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PHOTOS: Greek Sing 2014

View behind the scenes photos of Greek Sing here 

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Phi Delta Theta fraternity's future uncertain

The Interfraternity Council has sanctioned Phi Delta Theta fraternity for violating sections of the Student Code of Conduct related to narcotic or dangerous drugs and underage drinking.

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Greeks stomp and step for bragging rights and charity

Dimmed lights, costumes and a few thousand spectators were all apart of Stomp-A-Palooza at the Lexington Convention Center on Thursday.

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New students can find purpose outside of Greek life

When freshmen first set foot on the college campus of their choice, they look to begin their lives anew. No longer are they constrained by the sociological barriers of high school; forced into a preset...

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Greek life fosters leadership, friendships

Greek life has always played a huge part in college culture. Because fraternities and sororities are so prevalent at major universities like UK, they are subjected to a fair amount of praise, as well...

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Dancing the night away

Delta Delta Delta moonwalked its way to the overall champion trophy at Saturday night’s Greek Sing.

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Alpha Delta Pi raises money, awareness

Members of Alpha Delta Pi staked out the corner of White Hall Classroom Building with bright sunglasses, tutus and oversized picture frames early Monday.

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New sorority recruits older students, offers leadership roles for freshmen

By Will Wright wwright@kykernel.com The newly founded Alpha Chi Omega chapter  is recruiting students of all ages, even juniors and seniors who may not be allowed to join other sororities. Political...

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Lessons learned from three years in a sorority house

Around this time three years ago I decided to move into a sorority house, but did not know the decision would bring one of the craziest experiences of my life. Three years and two different schools...

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History of UK sororities is one of pride

When I pledged to my sorority, I was taught that wearing my letters meant I had to have full makeup and perfect hair. These letters were an honor, a privilege, not meant for yesterdays mascara and...

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