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Change With Times

While the coat and tie and
consumption of liquor have
been fading slowly, the fraternities
have fought to retain
their domination over the University's
social scene.

Many of the fraternities
have come to realize they too
must change with the times.
Not only do they have to
compete with themselves now,
but competition with the growing
number of independents is
also evident.

With 33 fraternities, the University
has long been known for its
strong fraternity system. Each year
about 35 per cent of the first-year
class complete the Rush and join
their favorite fraternity.