Alcalá 1990

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he Greek experienee at USO is the qpportimity for -an eJ– pamfed social life that leaves an lllldergraduate with spe~ial and fond memories. Although

the opportunity-to go to the Red Onion or Morena Club entices ,ou, it's nice to knol' there are other ways to entertain ,yourself on a weekend or slow weeknight, The most popular wal' Greeks party is the f1'8ternlty/sorority exdtllllges, more comrll(inly known as ~ TG's, progressive parties, ortberne parties. Invof'i.ed in tr.ad!· tions here at USD the Greeks read) partlcl– patiotl in fioat building for the annual homecoming football game is a welcome expect$1on. The Greeks spend hours some– times days preparing an excidiig, theme, Pictured. here ls Alpha Delts Pi dfsplaylng their' originality and sense of aecomplish– ment by posing In.front of. this year's en·– tree. ARo\her form of Greek celebration which is held once or twic4! a semester are the fonnals or the theme date parties. Formals a,:e held in the most extravagant holels, such as the San Diego HHton, Sheraton, or the Hotel del Coronado. · If 1t seems like formals or theme partle~ are only an excuse to "party," this is not entirely·true. Granted, everybody needs to blow off some steam now w1d tllen. Howev– ei, par1ying with your fraternity or soioricy is a dlfll!rent experienee than ,aimp)y hav– ing some pitchers wl th yaur roommates. l«!gardless of whether you are wearing your tux and tails or a tiger skin &l'Qund yaur body, the formals .and exchanges dur– ing one's Greek experience definitely leave some unique memories.

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