By Cecilia Gutierrez |Staff Writer| As a sorority or fraternity member you reap many benefits. Membership benefits include leadership, involvement with school affairs, job opportunities,and networking skills. Juan Herrera, a former brother of Sigma Chi, serves as an example of how these networking opportunities attained from fraternity membership help during the pursuit of job opportunities after graduating from college. Herrera now works in CSUSB President Tomás Morales’ office (making a fair amount of money) and traveling on behalf of CSUSB. What gave him the upper-hand? Being a part of a fraternity. Many of us have seen movies that reflect the Greek Life, however, how … [Read more...] about Greek Life: A look inside
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California Attorney Proposed Bill of Death for Gays
By Maria Perry |Copy Editor| California attorney Matt McLaughlin has proposed an act that, if passed, will make sodomy between same-sex individuals a capital crime, according to Snopes.com. McLaughlin proposed the "Sodomite Suppression Act," which was received by the state's initiative coordinator at the Office of the Attorney General on Feb. 26 with $200 and initiative certification enclosed. It hopes to make it legal to execute gay individuals, according to The Huffington Post. The "Sodomite Suppression Act," which McLaughlin has sent to the state Department of Justice, will not only punish gays but also those who engage in sodomy, according to the the act's initiative. One … [Read more...] about California Attorney Proposed Bill of Death for Gays
Pros and cons of The Greek life
By Mark Kroppling | Staff Writer| The Greek life on campus is not typical of everything you see in the movies. Many sororities and fraternities focus on education, as well as giving back to the community, and this past week was a perfect example. Each sorority and fraternity chose an organization to provide their services. Sorority Lambda Data Alpha President Jessica Bracamontes likes what her sorority represents. “We are academic-based. We don’t focus a lot on parties,” said Bracamontes. “This week we have our philanthropy week, and we are doing Make a Wish,” continued Bracamontes. Upon weighing the pros and cons, Bracamontes said that not every student feels that going Greek … [Read more...] about Pros and cons of The Greek life
Alpha Phi honors Nia Telford
By Gloria Gutierrez |Staff Writer| A 5K Glow Run was held Friday at CSUSB in honor and support of Alpha Phi’s Nia Telford who battled stage four cancer. On that rainy Friday, over 500 people gathered at 6 p.m. in the lower commons. Friends, family, community members and even students from other universities showed their support by attending the run. “The run was a celebration of Nia’s life,” said Dakota Ruiz, Alpha Phi president. It was put on by two Greek councils, Panhellenic Council (PHC) and Interfraternity Council (IFC). The Glow Run raised up to $2,600 and proceeds were designated to the Telford family. Ashley Mendez, a Kappa Delta Sorority member, made it out to the run … [Read more...] about Alpha Phi honors Nia Telford
You know you go to CSUSB when…
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Endless Starbucks line, building frustration from waiting for a parking spot that seems will never appear and waking up frantically in the Student Union after over-sleeping. These are just a few of the things that unite us as students and characterize CSUSB pride. What makes CSUSB students different from students from other universities? I asked students around campus to give me their opinion on what embodies the students here. You know you're a CSUSB student when... "You see the sun come and go down on the same day from the library," said Ivanna Carlos. "When your favorite color and all your clothes are now blue," said Quinn … [Read more...] about You know you go to CSUSB when…
What’s Greek This Week
Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last weeks recap. The Ladies of Kappa Delta would like to thank everyone who came out to support their “I Fell for a KD” event. The sexy silver roses of Lambda Theta Nu would like to thank everyone who came out to support their philanthropy week last week. Ok GEAR UP GREEKS, this week is a busy one!!! The Brothers and sisters of Delta Sigma Chi Coed Fraternity Inc. will be hosting their annual Delta Sigma Chi Delivering Sober Choices week. A week of awareness about drug, sex, and alcohol abuse. The M.A.D.D crash car is on the Pfau Library lawn and they will be tabling as well in front of the … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week
What’s Greek This Week
By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last weeks recap. The ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha raised awareness of breast cancer, which seemed to go great. Also the ladies of Kappa Delta Sorority hosted a “See a Flick with a KD chick” with local girl scouts troops and from the pictures I’ve seen it looked like they had a lot of fun. So what’s new in Greek life this week? On Mon Oct. 24, 2011 the ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority will be tabling and selling raffle tickets for baskets and an auction that they have coming up. They will be setting up their tables outside of the Santos Manuel Student Union 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. Oct 26, 2011 the gentlemen of Sigma Chi Fraternity will … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week
What’s Greek This Week
By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Greek Life can b roaden your horizon on campus and give you time to learn all about brotherhood, sisterhood, philanthropies, community service, and academics. This week the Panhellinic Council Sororities such as Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Phi Sorority, Kappa Delta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority have gained about 30-34 new sisters to each organization. Zeta Tau Alpha will be hosting their annual “Think Pink Week” Sun Oct 16- Race for the Cure at Kendall Park Tues Oct 18- Yogurt Eating Contest on the Pfau Library Lawn @2p.m. Wed Oct 19 & 20- Coldstone Fundraiser 4p.m.- 8p.m. Thur Oct 20- Football Tournament @Athletic field @2p.m. Fri … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week
Famous Greeks
By Lindsey Martinovich |Staff Writer| Politicians, CEO’s, founders of multi-million dollar companies, professional sport superstars and Hollywood celebrities find comfort in being a part of a fraternity or sorority. Is it a coincidence that so many successful men and women are a part of Greek organizations? Not a chance. No matter what the fraternity or sorority is, Greek Organizations all put a great emphasis on developing characteristics such as leadership, scholarship and ambition of young college students, leaving them with the ability to be the best version of them that they can be, and in some cases, even run a country. According to onlinecollege.org, former President of … [Read more...] about Famous Greeks
Greek Speak with Lindsey Martinovich
By Lindsey Martinovich |Staff Writer| It’s “paying for friends”, it’s “paying to drink” and it’s “paying to be promiscuous” are the most common reactions I get from people when they find out that I am in a sorority. These common misconceptions are so gross and unrealistic that they leave me speechless. Half of the time I find myself sarcastically shaking my head yes to such reactions, because I’ve found that my passionate two hour explanations of what being a part of a Greek organization truly means can be a bit overwhelming to outsiders; plus the conversation gets a bit awkward when I start crying and yelling… I’m kidding. I am also a realist and know that my defense falls upon … [Read more...] about Greek Speak with Lindsey Martinovich
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