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'Tis the season for Senior Society tapping

From the looks of all the chalkings on the walk today, it seems that the senior societies were out in full force last night to welcome their fall inductees.  The Sphinx mark is blanketing Locust from 40th street to 34th, while Mortarboard's "MB" stamp is slightly less ubiquitous.  No sign of Friars yet--can we expect them to strike back tonight?  Or will rain come and wash it all away?

Of course, chalking wasn't the only mysterious ritual going on last night!  We witnessed blindfolded inductees being led around the western edges of campus.  What were they doing?  Who are the new members?  Are these societies cool, or are they just the poor man's Skull & Bones?  We want answers!

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