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340 - The Skull and Bones aka The Brotherhood of Death

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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'Geronimo's Skull in a Glass Case

In October of 2015 now, the Skull and Bones get some new competition. The Yale Daily News reported that seven new secret societies would guarantee spots for students who felt excluded from the existing tapping process. Students were sorted into the societies based on preference chosen in a survey. Earlier that year, the Yale College Council also created a process that would allow students to opt out of society selection. By removing their names from consideration by any societies, juniors could avoid discomfort and stress associated with the process.

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