I don't get why it matters for the non-Greek community.
I do remember the Saturday before classes that there was always a huge all day kegger at that apartment complex in the middle of the frats and sororities. But as others said, the whole week before class (****, the whole month of August when I was living in an apartment or house) was an extended party.
Said apartment complex amongst the Greeks looks like it's still there.
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And good lord, that street view is absolutely hilarious.