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Multicultural fraternities and sororities have had a major impact on inclusivity and diversity within Greek life. They help provide a home away from home for college students to bond with other students of diverse backgrounds and grow professionally and personally. Since the 70's, multi-cultural greek organizations have sprouted all around the United States and continue to expand. Today, Kennesaw State University (KSU) has seven greek letter organizations that make up the Multicultural Greek Council. The presence of the MGC at Kennesaw State University and their efforts have created shared spaces for various cultures and allowed them to feel welcome at a Predominantly White Institution.

The 18^th century was a golden age of satire when writers, artists, and thinkers used irony and exaggeration to critique political power. Utilizing sharp wit and clever mockery, satirical artists exposed corruption, challenged social hierarchies, and influenced public opinion. By drawing from some of the most influential 18^th-century satirical works, this digital exhibition highlights the enduring power of satire and its ability to shape discourse and provoke thought. 

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen by William Hogarth was used as the header for this digital exhibit to serve as a brief but meaningful introduction to the nature of 18^th-century satire. Hogarth's work captures the spirit of satirical art by exposing hypocrisy and moral decay beneath the facade of respectability. In the art piece, the "grave citizen" is portrayed as visibly uncomfortable and skeptical as the woman, with exaggerated gestures and expressions, attempts to pass her child off as legitimate (or born inside of marriage) and therefore has a rightful, respectable status. This image sets the tone and embodies the social pretensions of satire through humor, irony, and exaggeration.