If Dartmouth chooses to withdraw recognition of CFS organizations, the move would continue a trend toward reducing the influence of Greek organizations around New England.
In 1997, Bowdoin College withdrew its support from campus Greek organizations following the death of a visiting student after a fraternity party.
Harvard has not recognized single-sex social clubs--including fraternities and sororities--since 1984.
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Still, according to Hector C. Bove '00, the president of Sigma Chi at Harvard and a Crimson editor, said the organization has little need for Harvard's support.
"It actually is no trouble at all not having Harvard recognition," Bove said. "We're independent to do whatever we want to do."