Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Sept. 18

Sororities hold virtual Bid Day, following COVID-19 guidelines

What does virtual Bid Day look like? Many new members would have preferred to rush in person, but sororities are adapting to a new virtual setting.

After three clusters and several Chapel Hill Police reports, eyes turn to Greek life

Concerns about Greek life have circulated since UNC’s leadership announced the full reopening plan in May. And now that UNC is shutting down its residence halls, all eyes are on students who remain in off-campus housing — especially those in Greek organizations. As UNC planned its Carolina Roadmap, Greek life organizations also had to assemble plans to comply with county and University COVID-19 rules. During discussions about off-campus community standards enforcement, University leaders said sorority and fraternity houses are privately owned, meaning the majority of enforcement falls to the CHPD. Police Chief Chris Blue said the volume of party-related complaints received by the Police Department in the past month has been on par with years past.

Column: I went to Frat Court so you don't have to

"Winter Candy Apple Bath & Body Works pocket hand sanitizer is the equivalent to a wristband at a frat party in 2020. If that doesn't tell you there's a global public health issue running rampant especially on the UNC campus I don't know what will."

UNC community expresses concern over Greek life compliance to fall guidelines

Though the University has dramatically altered the upcoming fall semester in an effort to shut out COVID-19, some fear that UNC’s regulations won’t ensure compliance from off-campus fraternities — opening the door for potentially deadly outbreaks.

Interfraternity Council guest speaker sparks controversy for alleged misogynistic comments

On Feb. 16, UNC’s Interfraternity Council hosted an event addressing personal development and mental health that has since been criticized by student leaders as offensive, misogynistic and otherwise problematic. Keynote speaker David Hagan described his speech as "intentionally blunt, graphic and filled with profanity," designed that way to resonate with young men. But Memorial Hall staff complained the speech made them uncomfortable, and some student leaders are still pressing for more public accountability from the IFC, asking the council to apologize for the event and commit to violence prevention training.

This UNC fraternity donated over $17,000 in dues to local hunger relief efforts

UNC fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chapter, used its leftover dues to help feed hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

'The biggest difference is avocados': Fraternity and sorority eating at UNC

For some UNC students, fraternity and sorority houses provide their day-to-day meals. For the students who aren't members of Greek life, that dining experience can be a mystery. Each house has a different experience, and poses different challenges to chefs.

Two years later: grappling with drug-facilitated sexual assault at UNC

The term “knocktail” is well-known around campus to refer to the experience of going to a cocktail and experiencing a drug-facilitated sexual assault. The Daily Tar Heel spoke to several UNC students who had experiences with knocktails at distinct fraternities.  The students said these experiences had definite impacts on their lives, including their schoolwork. Of the fraternities contacted by The Daily Tar Heel, The Sigma Nu Nationals Organization said it had no information regarding the incident, while another fraternity denied the accusations. 

Sigma Alpha Epsilon lost University recognition for hazing violations

The University revoked recognition of the UNC chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on July 2 because of hazing. The chapter will remain unrecognized until at least 2023. 

'It’s a duty that we owe to survivors': Rebuilding campus safety after spike in crime

The UNC campus community is responding to a recent string of crimes that have impacted people, especially women, on campus. Organizations like UNC SafeWalk are interested in making students feel safer on campus by providing them company if they are walking alone. 

Student Government launches Red Zone Initiative to battle sexual assault on campus

With the bulk of sexual assault incidents occurring in the fall semester, students are coming together from various sectors on campus to build a network of resources and support. 

Meet Frank, Sigma Chi's smallest and most pointy eared member

The "ruler," and "owner" of Sigma Chi probably isn't who you would guess — and likely walks on more legs than you think.  

Raising awareness of Asian culture with sticky rice and UNC Lambda Phi Epsilon

While the event was predominantly designed to bring awareness to Asian culture by sharing a premium Asian dessert, it was also meant as a fundraising opportunity for the fraternity.