Odd couple: How co-op and Greek life shape campus culture
Lee writes about the unexpected similarities between Greek life and co-ops, arguing that the University’s actions toward both are cause for concern for all students.
Opinions The odd couple: how co-op and Greek life both shape Stanford campus culture Columbae, a co-op on the Row. (Photo: WILLIAM MENG/The Stanford Daily) Opinion by Simon Lee April 5, 2026, 11:48 p.m. Note: Simon Lee has lived in Columbae for the past two years. He has never lived in SNu but halfheartedly apologizes to any brothers offended by the following description. Walking up the Row on a Friday afternoon, you might come across a cadre of tofu-eating hippies lounging on the Columbae porch painting colorful messages on the weather-beaten picnic table outside. These are my housemates — fr
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