Influence
See also: List of Quill and Dagger membersAs with any organization of a secretive nature, it is difficult to make conclusions regarding Quill and Dagger's influence. Its members often hold more than half of the positions on the "25 Most Influential Undergraduates" list published by The Cornell Daily Sun each fall, including in the list published in 2006. Twelve members were profiled in the book, The 100 Most Notable Cornellians.
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