Fraternity

do you associate it with? I’m sure you connected it to the African American culture as well. This is right. Step dance is very significant within the African American community as a whole. Of course, it happens to be more concentrated amongst fraternities and sororities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Since its…

holding a beer bottle.” The fraternity were fighting for their defense for they believe it violated the 1st amendment. The quote that appears on the shirt “it doesn’t matter where you come from as long as you know where you are going” is a quote from a reggae singer Bob Marley and has no bad message. Phi Kappa Sigma believes that they shouldn’t be punished for a quote that illustrates strength which happens to be one of their mottos. As the result of this case the fraternity was force to clean…

because I seek to inspire boys and girls and to make a significant impact on their growth. It is remarkable to see that so many influential leaders are members of the same organization and that speaks volumes about the culture and teachings of the Fraternity. These men were determined to seek change at the grassroots level to fix a broken America that has benefited and impacted many – including me. They stood at the forefront to uplift, empower and advocate for a community that has had their…

isn’t allowed to go on inside these fraternity and sorority houses. Although many organizations would love to pride themselves on following every given rule to the tee, the leniency that is the sad reality leads to many adverse effects on students at many universities. Hazing, binge-drinking, and superficiality are just a few things that make Greek life a no-go for many students, including myself.…

Many responsibilities come when becoming a Greek member. Greek organizations are known to value leadership skills, brotherhood/sisterhood bonding, and academics. The goal when joining a greek organization is to improve on leadership skills, create bonds, discuss their life goals, and more. Members will become comfortable contributing in class, talk about current issues in society, discuss traditional values, and shape themselves to become a better person. They focus on the Four Pillars of Greek…

Shedding Some Light on Modern Sororities Modern day movies and media have portrayed Greek life organizations, fraternities and sororities, as being immature young adults who abuse alcohol and party way too much. There have been cases of hazing new members ever since they began, but according to many, hazing has been eliminated from sororities. Although there have been cases of sororities hazing and abusing alcohol, sororities are actually beneficial to a women’s college experience by building…

even into the social structure of the south’s biggest universities. Although the racism continues to be present in the University of Alabama Greek system, forced integration would only cause harm to the intricate process and all parties involved. Fraternity and Sorority organizations are private with their own bylaws and traditions. There is no reason for these organizations to be regulated by any university. While some may argue that the traditions are flawed, tradition is tradition. Flawed…

Kappa Gamma at each stage of her membership. • Are chapters required to use the enhanced Senior Member Experience resources and outlined programming? What if we already have an established, successful senior member program? o Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity is asking all chapters to adopt the new Senior Member Experience model. This will ensure that the programming aligns with the expected learning goals and provided resources, such as The Girl’s Guide. However, if a chapter already has…

discriminate in membership selection except by requiring good scholarship and ethical character. All chapters are expected to adhere to these documents. Kappa Kappa Gamma continues to seek members who: • Will further the mission and purpose of the Fraternity. • Have achieved academic success. • Have demonstrated good character. • Will enrich the life of the group. • Are responsible citizens and contributing members of their…

In today’s society the use of alcohol has become a major problem. Television commercials, billboards, and sporting events are all ways people are exposed to alcohol. But the most serious problem is the use of alcohol on college campuses. Some colleges support the use of alcohol on campus, but college students continue to take advantage of alcohol usage. The three factors which contribute to students who binge drink on college campuses are peer pressure, a relief from stress, and risk taking.…