Stanford Eating Clubs
The Stanford Eating Clubs, also known as the Toyon Eating Clubs were founded in 1892 making them the oldest student managed group on the Stanford University campus. Originally organized by students to provide much needed board services during the initial years of the University, they quickly became hubs for social activities. By the 1950s, the all-male eating clubs had become an alternative to the fraternity system. As of the 2009-2010 school year, the eating clubs were abolished. A new dining hall, "Linx," was established in favor of the eating clubs, and Toyon students are part of the campus meal plan system.
Read more about Stanford Eating Clubs: The Search For New Facilities, Student Management Training, History: The First One Hundred Years, Construction of The Present Building: The "L", The Clubs Go Co-Ed
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