Fraternity

Hazing does not always end well for everyone because people can die from certain events during the hazing process; moreover, “82% of deaths from hazing involve alcohol” (“What is Hazing” 1). This is caused by members of a certain organization forcing new people to drink excessively and not taking care of them when they are falling all over themselves or as far as being not responsive. However, in most organizations people do take in account how much people can handle and if these same people…

socialize, and participate in philanthropy events. New students are often intrigued to join Greek life due to the encompassment of many attributes people commonly look for in their college experience. For instance, attending parties (known as mixers) at fraternity houses, creating long lasting friendships, and most importantly the feeling a sense of belonging. Greek life is a…

system, each individual creates a unique chapter. Nitschke expresses that, “Fraternity is a composite of these different individuals at different points of their lives bound together by the fragile ties of sisterhood. Unity in diversity is the key.” I think that at this time of our lives is when we the bonds we make with other people are the most important. Because just like Ms. Nitschke said, the strength of our Fraternity is not the many who are alike but the many who are different but who…

New members develop an understanding of themselves, their relationship to the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. The New Member Experience is comprised of a six-week curriculum, which is supplemented by Aspirations — a hard-copy keepsake book given to each member as a resource and welcome gift. To view Aspirations, click here. The six-week curriculum…

leadership, personal development, women’s issues and cultural programming, using Pathways, Not Anymore, Every Member Education, as well as other Fraternity, campus and internet resources. ➢ Enhance membership by providing all members with an understanding…

One of the main reason incoming freshmen and young adults are caught in the college misconceptions is due the media, especially movies. When I was younger, I used to believe everything the media taught, anything I watched in a movie was a reality. As I grew older, I began to understand that movies are not reality. Movies are portrayed to entertain viewers and without guidance brainwash young minds. This is the case with college misconceptions found in movies and ads. The media has a crucial role…

recolonize our chapter and achieve greater heights! Below, Jim Henry, BZ 988, shares the story of the hard work our brothers put into building the new house in 1989: In 1989, a Centennial Building Committee for the Beta Zeta Chapter of the Sigma Nu Fraternity was formed. The purpose of this committee was to raise funds for the new house so we could break ground in the Spring of 1990 and have it completed by the Summer of 1992, which was the 100th anniversary of Beta Zeta at Purdue. The…

Kappa Leadership Conference Handout: Optional Board Positions The Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Bylaws require that each association has a President, Secretary and Treasurer. The following are some suggestions for other positions to involve members and expose them to the idea of serving on the board in a larger capacity at some point. Time commitment (suggested) 1 = High 2 = Medium 3 = Low Vice-President/President-Elect: 1 This individual could succeed the President in the following year or in…

that he would either be dead or in jail by the time he was 18 years old. His mother pushed him to do well in school and to pursue his education. He wants to join one of the fraternities on campus but his mother told him that they are nothing but organized gangs and she doesn’t want him to join. He has researched the fraternity and feels that it would be a good networking decision that will benefit him in the future. Since his mother’s guidance helped him escape the stereotypes that many of the…

Can Diamonds be Girls’ Best Friend? What do you think when you think of sororities? For most people outside of the greek system you think of iconic movies such as House Bunny, Legally Blonde or Sydney White. Though these movies are entertaining, they do not accurately depict what it actually means to be in a sorority and all the benefits you can receive. I joined my sorority Alpha Delta Pi here at the University of South Carolina a little over a year ago and I can truly say it has been the best…