Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Delta Phi Lambda (2nd nomination)

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The result was redirect to National APIA Panhellenic Association again ansh 666 09:21, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Delta Phi Lambda[edit]

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I speedied this as an unremarkable organisation; somebody removed the speedy after 'adding independent sources for credibility'. I still think its an unremarkable organisation, and the added sources do not have sufficient weight to convince me otherwise. TheLongTone (talk) 15:53, 18 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Merge/redirect to National APIA Panhellenic Association, of which Delta Phi Lambda is a member, in lieu of deletion.
This will uphold the consensus at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Delta Phi Lambda to redirect.
I was able to find only one reliable source about the subject:
1. Melancon, Merritt (2008-08-16). "Sorority about 'finding a place'". Athens Banner-Herald. Archived from the original on 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
  The article notes:
  When Anh Ngoc Nguyen came to the University of Georgia in 1998, she felt pretty isolated - a Vietnamese woman surrounded by a sea of Caucasian kids from metro Atlanta.
  There weren't many Asian students on campus, but Nguyen also didn't know how to connect with those who were here.
  Ten years later, Delta Phi Lambda, the sorority Nguyen founded as a way to fill that void, has grown to become the second-largest Asian-interest sorority in the country, with 10 chapters in universities stretching from Florida to Chicago.
There are two university-affiliated sources. But university-affiliated sources generally are insufficient to establish notability:
1. Schertzer, Drew (2017-11-15). "Delta Phi Lambda to host Global Gala Cultural Showcase". Grand Valley Lanthorn. Archived from the original on 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  The Grand Valley Lanthorn is the student-run newspaper for Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan.
  The article notes:
  In an effort to celebrate different cultures on campus, one organization is holding a showcase.
  The Global Gala Cultural Showcase, sponsored by Delta Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., is held every year at Grand Valley State University. Student organizations gather to put on performances during a three-hour extravaganza. This year, the cultural showcase will take place Friday, Nov. 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room.
  ...
  Delta Phi Lambda is GVSU’s only Asian-interest sorority, existing at the university since 2009. The group seeks to bring Asian awareness to schools and empower women. Doan said hundreds of students are expected to attend the event, and free food will be served as well.
2. Laughlin, Alex (2011-08-18). "Delta Phi Lambda adds Asian spice to Greek system". The Red & Black. Archived from the original on 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  The Red & Black is an independent weekly student newspaper serving the University of Georgia.
  The article notes:
  Founder Anh Nogc Nguyen felt Asians were very underrepresented at the University when she arrived in 1998. Instead of taking part in Panhellenic recruitment, Nguyen turned to the Asian interest clubs on campus, looking for a “home away from home.”
  She found a fragmented mix of small, segregated clubs, each promoting their own cultural and ethnic interests. There was no single organization that simply promoted Asian unity, and nothing at all approximating sisterhood.
  So Nguyen made something new.
  With a few close friends, Nguyen founded Delta Phi Lambda, Inc., as a way to create a sisterhood that would be relevant to her Asian culture. Thirteen years later, there are 12 DPhiL chapters across the Southeast, and the Alpha chapter at the University is as strong as ever.
Cunard (talk) 18:59, 18 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Thank you for bringing the complete references to the AFD page. Firstly, I note that the Red and the Black is independent. Given the relationship of it to the University of Georgia, describing it as "University Affiliated" is not accurage. While employing students, and covering the University, the paper has a separate board according to the article. Secondly, can you please point to a policy in regards to University affiliated news sources not providing the same level of notability as those not on the campus? Thirdly, http://dailycampus.com/stories/2017/11/17/avenue-of-dreams-prom-dress-tuxedo-and-accessory-drive may serve as an additional source. Naraht (talk) 03:30, 19 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Delete a local student organization that is non-notable.John Pack Lambert (talk) 06:17, 19 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Regional, at least. 12 chapters ranging from Michigan to Florida. Local generally indicates a single chapter (or at most multiple within a local area).Naraht (talk) 11:56, 19 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Rcsprinter₁₂₃ (yak) 21:16, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Schools-related deletion discussions. CThomas³ (talk) 19:13, 26 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Georgia (U.S. state)-related deletion discussions. CThomas³ (talk) 19:13, 26 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Wrong venue There are no applicable WP:DEL-REASONs to consider, so this AfD is out of process. If a wider audience than the talk page is deemed useful, WP:Deletion policy identifies RfC. Unscintillating (talk) 19:57, 26 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Linguist^un Eins ^uno 01:04, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Fraternities and sororities-related deletion discussions. ^{Babymissfortune} 15:37, 4 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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