By Morgan McCann (Whetstone Staff Writer)

Whetstone/Morgan McCann

Sorority sisters have never been this close before.

This year Zimmerman Hall introduced Greek-themed housing, putting sorority sisters side-by-side for the first time, making up for the lack of official Greek houses.

The men’s fraternities weren’t interested because of financial obligations, and they couldn’t guarantee they could fill the spots.

“Discussions started last fall regarding how many rooms would be allotted, what decorations were allowed and who could live in the spaces,” said Sarah Smith, director of student activities. “We hope that it gives the women a sense of pride and responsibility for their organization and that space.”

Sorority members consider each other to be sisters, said Tracey Walsh, a Theta Phi Alpha sister.

“You’re not with just one roommate, you have three others are close by,” she said.

In order for the sororities to have this “Greek” housing, they had to fill a certain amount of spots in the rooms and abide by other rules.

“We’re even closer than we were before,” said sophomore Becca Lind, part of Theta Phi Alpha.