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Social clubs recruit for spring pledging

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Social clubs Pi Kappa, Frater Sodalis and Zeta Rho prepare for their new class of spring pledges. Rush schedules, Sing Song and pledging call for a speedy process. As upperclassmen interested in pledging during the fall know, the pledging process typically takes no longer than 5-6 weeks. For Pi Kappa, Frats and Zeta Rho, their spring pledging is ... [Read More…]

Pledges to be accepted into clubs by end of week

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Take a deep breath, pledging ends this week. Most pledges have already been accepted into the clubs they have been longing to be a part of. Both members and pledges can finally see the end. Mark Jackson, associate director of student organizations and programs, said, "Friday night is when pledging is officially over for all of our clubs." Unlike ... [Read More…]

Pledges to be accepted into clubs by end of week

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Take a deep breath, pledging ends this week. Most pledges have already been accepted into the clubs they have been longing to be a part of. Both members and pledges can finally see the end. Mark Jackson, associate director of student organizations and programs, said, "Friday night is when pledging is officially over for all of our ... [Read More…]

Pledging guidelines increase community

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By Linsey Thut, junior convergence journalism major from Keller and member of Alpha Kai Omega As a former pledge I have the right to say this: I like the new pledging guidelines. I like how they make pledging easier. I like that they limit the amount of harassment that pledges can receive. I like it all. In the past, pledging turned into a, ... [Read More…]

Pledging activities are part of club tradition

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Around October every year, young men start wearing ties to class and women begin to dress in skirts every day. Pledging has officially started. Despite the changes to the process and recent anti-hazing rules, ACU must allow clubs to protect their secrets from the general public and keep traditions alive. By now, many students have probably heard ... [Read More…]

Pledging activities are part of club tradition

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Around October every year, young men start wearing ties to class and women begin to dress in skirts every day. Pledging has officially started. Despite the changes to the process and recent anti-hazing rules, ACU must allow clubs to protect their secrets from the general public and keep traditions alive. By now, many students have probably heard ... [Read More…]

Pledging classes reach record high

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This year's pledge class has been one of the largest in ACU's history, despite an unclear number of students who have de-pledged. As of Tuesday, a total of 392 students - 154 men and 238 women - are pledging social clubs. About 450 total students registered to pledge in mid-September. Pledging can be a daunting process, but it hasn't broken the ... [Read More…]

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