Word: rushing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...that time of year again. What time, you ask? We just had registration, fellowship applications are in and midterms aren't for several days now. That's right--most people don't know it, but it's rush time again...
...campus's underground fraternities and sororities (F&Ss) are holding their fall rushes and pledges this month. While we see few effects of the rush--outlandishly dressed pledges and associated marauders--on a daily basis, the effects of F&Ss' illegitimate presence on campus runs deep...
...greater problem with F&Ss is that they create a parallel structure outside the College's existing social framework. Just as the final clubs hold members- and females-only parties in their buildings, F&Ss create an exclusive atmosphere through private functions and rush rituals. These happenings weaken the College's own social scene (arguably weak enough already) by sharply dividing the society of different groups...
...halftime, the Crimson was awakened by the Fordham intensity and sudden rush of confidence, but by that time it was too late. Spearheaded by quarterback Joe Moorhead's 367 passing yards and running back Charles Davis' 91 yards rushing, the Rams outscored the Crimson 17-0 in the second half...
Gelbart, the biology head tutor, says he encourages students considering advanced standing not to rush graduation...