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Social clubs able to accept more pledges

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This year social clubs are allowed to take a higher number of pledges than ever before and can extend up to 65 bids if they choose to. Last year the maximum number of bids they could offer was 52, but this year they have had to accommodate the 325 women who signed up to pledge, almost 100 more women than last year. When the girls ranked on ... [Read More…]

Large numbers seek women social clubs

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About 40 percent more women and about 17 percent more men plan to pledge social clubs compared to last year, according to the Office of Student Organizations and Production, potentially increasing the competition among potential pledges for limited club spots in some clubs. The 325 women who have registered to pledge this year is almost 100 more ... [Read More…]

It’s OK not to pledge, I promise

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Small talk is hard. I've never been good at it. When I'm at a loss for how to continue a conversation, I usually just make an excuse to awkwardly walk away - or maybe run. So from pretty early on, I've understood joining a social club was not for me. To be sure, I went to the All-Club Rush my sophomore year. I walked away positive joining a ... [Read More…]

Social clubs open up rushing season with All Club Rush

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Although the weather may not have shown it until recently, spring is here. All of the social clubs on campus participated in the All CLub Rush on Monday to welcome prospective rushees with food and drinks, and the opportunity for those interested in rushing to meet and get to know members of all the different clubs. "It's very laid back, it's ... [Read More…]

Clubs to announce new officers after break

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Spring break comes in the midst of officer elections for ACU social clubs. After spring break, every social club except for Alpha Kai Omega will announce new officers. Alpha Kai Omega follows the calendar year for officer elections, and finished their elections for the year in the fall. Hollie Derrick, a junior advertising and public relations ... [Read More…]

Pledging reaches long-awaited end

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Pledging, and the noisy rituals that come with it, is over. Zeta Rho pledges were the first to be let in, last Thursday night. Lacey Medlock, sophomore physics major from Garland, is relieved to finally be in club. "I'm happy I don't have to do any more of the pledging stuff and that it's just over and done with now," Medlock said. "We're in and ... [Read More…]

Clubs, classes name 2013 act directors

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Sing Song this spring will be busy with six fresh hosts and hostesses, a full show of 17 acts and many new directors. This year has the potential to set many records. Gamma Sigma Phi is looking for their fifth win in a row and Alpha Kai Omega looks for a second victory since their charter in 2000. The senior class is also preparing for a class ... [Read More…]

Grub season begins for social clubs

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With pledging in full swing, pledges are busy planning and organizing fun-filled theme dinners, known as grubs, for members and their dates. Two grubs have already taken place, with others soon to follow. Grub is a huge tradition for clubs and is one of the most memorable parts of pledging. Grub is an event where pledges from each club plan a ... [Read More…]

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