Trinity's Greek Life in the 80s
Greek life at Trinity also dates back to the 1980s. Although Greek life is often slammed in the media for issues around hazing, binge drinking, and sexual assault, research shows that fraternities and sororities can lead to higher grades, greater satisfaction, and overall a higher involvement in campus life (Walker et. al, 2015). While some groups were formed in the early 50s and 60s, Greek life started to become more popular in the 70s and 80s. Unlike most other colleges and universities, Trinity is home to local sororities and fraternities, meaning the clubs were started at Trinity by Trinity students. The rush process is also different from state colleges and universities; most Greek life recruitment processes last a week, while Trinity’s lasts five to six months. This difference in the recruitment process allows both male and female students to find a club that truly fits them and also eliminates some of the stereotypes that are typically pinned to the recruitment process. These little differences between national organizations and local organizations hint at the intention behind Trinity’s fraternities and sororities, which is “to provide opportunities for leadership development, alumni networking, service to the Trinity and San Antonio communities, and the opportunity to create lifelong friendships” (Fraternity & Sorority Life, 2019).