Evolution of Fraternities in American Universities

This chapter traces the historical evolution of fraternities in American universities from exclusive drinking clubs for the upper class to inclusive organizations for middle-class students in the 1800s. It discusses the influence of fraternities on shaping influential figures and explores a fraternity crime story set in a prestigious college campus. The chapter follows the experiences of college students Mikey Schmidt and Rob Liljeburg, delving into themes of social status, identity reinvention, drug involvement, intense pledging activities, and the unique Southern identity of the Kappa Alpha fraternity.