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The Shield

The Divine Nine refers to the African American fraternities and sororities that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council. (Graphic by Alondra Falu-Rivera via The Tribe)

Being Black, choosing the Divine Nine

Jo Douglas, Staff Writer February 26, 2026

February marks the start of Black History Month. According to History, each Black History Month has a theme. This year's theme, “‘A Century of Black History Commemorations,’ focuses on a century...

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Recruitment during a pandemic

Kenzie Clayton, Staff Writer September 14, 2020

Fall is considered a major recruitment season for the many sororities and fraternities at USI. Now, much of this recruitment process and other such aspects of greek life must be conducted virtually. Last...

New fraternity could come to campus

New fraternity could come to campus

Alex Brennan, Staff Writer January 14, 2020

A new fraternity could make its way on campus in the foreseeable future. The fraternity community, which is a student-led body acting as an interfraternity council at the university, voted in November...

Students aim to start LGBT+ sorority

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief February 3, 2017

Just a week ago an LGBT sorority on the university campus was only an idea. Now, under the direction of Sam Monsen, an art education major, the idea is taking form. Monsen was talking to a few friends...

Sorority recruitment begins Sept. 13

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

The Panhellenic Council will begin their formal recruitment process Sept. 13 and will continue through Sept. 19. Chapters will invite the potential new members on Sept. 20. There is a registration...

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