Sigma Nu

I have a deep-seated passion for fixing injustice in the world, particularly the inequality of women, including the systemic violence they face in our contemporary societies. Political theory has given me a framework in which to pursue the desire I have, to understand these issues in an educated context. This has led to my fascination with the writings of political thinkers, frondeurs, philosophy, international law, and the freedom of sexuality. I intend to purse feminist political theory,…

Being That James was one of smartest kids in his school, he never felt like he fit in much. He was never considered unpopular or lame but he always felt different from everyone else. Every day for him was a day closer to graduation, which is where he would part from what he described as the children of the corn. Attending Fredrick Douglass High School was exactly where he wanted to be, considering that it was the best tech high school in the city of Atlanta. One thing that he didn’t anticipate…

SGA has organized many events throughout the year to help either the school or equally important organizations. This year on April 10th-13th SGA held a utilities drive for victims for domestic abuse. She was inspired by the utilities drive done by Mrs. Ashley last year, she held the drive in order to send the donated items to a shelter for domestic abuse victims. Items such as baby bottles (new), toddler cups (new), baby wash, baby lotion, Lysol wipes, hand/dish soap, and so on. Shelters need…

represent the core values of Alpha Sigma Nu. In my time at Xavier University, as part of the Philosophy, Politics, and the Public Honors Program (PPP), I have been honored with the opportunity to be enrolled in a program that not only appreciates and promotes the ideals of Jesuit education, but also encourages me to recognize the importance of community and my interdependence in today’s world. My association with Xavier’s PPP program clearly represents Alpha Sigma Nu’s core value of scholarship,…

again to 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.…

effected if campuses were to ban all organizations. One example is University of Oklahoma has 25 fraternities and 17 sororities however only a few of them have been caught participating in misconduct (www.greekrank.com). One of the few organizations is Sigma Alpha Epsilon…

Other than representing the Greek alphabet, the letters, alpha, beta, gamma, and along with the others, have many other meanings. Below are the Greek letters and their many meanings. Alpha: Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α). In both zoology and sociology, alpha describes of the lead of the group. In astrology, alpha is the first and brightest star in a constellation. In chemistry, it is one of two or more isomeric compounds. Beta: Beta is the second letter of the Greek…

we’re all proud to share a history with. In 1896, Ray joined the chapter as a graduate student at Purdue, and that was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the Fraternity. He later became an active long-time member of the New York Alumni Club of Sigma Nu and was a regular attendee at their meetings and events. Ray’s story is unlike any other—and it is one that we’re proud to have associated with Beta Zeta Chapter. As a child, he was diagnosed with poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis and…

Sororities and fraternities have been challenging their rightful purposes since they were created in the 1700s. They were created for the purpose of educational success, scholarships, and opportunities that may have not been available to students not involved. Throughout the years, Greek life has helped students to make charitable contributions, connections in careers, and friendships. The one topic not specified in their prideful history would be hazing. There have been many accounts of hazing…

It’s that time of the year again. Every year throughout December and January, Seniors receive their college acceptance letters. So many years of hard work have finally paid off, and now all that is left to do is finish up high school and await that precious moment you can set foot on campus. But listen up Seniors, there is something you should know: If you are a girl, there is a one in five chance that you will become a victim of rape or attempted rape during your college academic career. Now,…