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US universities, especially the University of Alabama, are discouraging students from posting on TikTok during sorority recruitment due to rising online backlash. RushTok, which popularised the process online, has exposed participants to criticism and mental health stress. Some sororities have informally banned prospects from media interaction. Despite potential earnings and exposure, students now face pressure to remain offline during rush. Financial costs, emotional strain, and concerns over social media’s influence have driven this shift.

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