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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What’s Greek This Week — Finals Week!
By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| It’s the end of the quarter and we made it through yet another school year. Congratulations to all the graduates, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and hope that you continue to contribute to you organization even after you have become alumni. This quarter has been great and so many things have happened and I’m glad you all let me be a part of it. I’ve seen so many different philanthropic events and even got to donate my own time to each of them. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Make a Wish Foundation, the March of Dimes, Red Cross, Prevent Child-Abuse America, The Children’s Miracle Network, Huntsman Cancer Institute, … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week — Finals Week!
What’s Greek This Week
By Ashlynne Macan |Chronicle Blogger| The ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa Delta sororities combined forces to bring on the event A Mile In Her Shoes. The event brought out a lot of people to participate including the men from Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Phi Beta Sigma. It was intended to raise awareness of sexual assault, abuse and rape that happen everyday to women. A Mile In Her Shoes challenged men to wear red women’s high heels and walk a “mile” around the library lawn to show men that it was not easy for a women to look good, but for them to also understand that the things they say when a woman looks “hot” or “sexy” could be taken for sexual assault. Tammye Smith a sexual … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week
What’s Greek This Week, May 14–21
By Ashlynne Macan |Chronicle Blogger| Last Week Zeta Tau Alpha had their Annual Think Pink Week and congratulations to Philip Castellanos from Sigma Chi Fraternity for becoming their Bingo Baller, and for helping raise the most money for Breast Cancer Awareness. “Congratulations to brother Phillip Castellanos!! Zeta Tau Alpha Kappa Theta Chapter's new Bingo Baller, We are proud of you!!!” Sigma Chi Fraternity posted on their Facebook page congratulating their brother. The Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha will be hosting a Tiki- Hut Fundraiser on Tuesday. The Gentlemen of Sigma Nu Fraternity will be hosting their Annual Bid-A-Nu on Wednesday May, 16 from 7–9 p.m. in the … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week, May 14–21
What’s Greek This Week: Charity Events
By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last week was so busy with two philanthropic events going on and man oh man was it fun! Lambda Theta Alpha’s Wish Week went very well. Congratulations to Owen Odigie from Sigma Chi Fraternity who was crowned their Wish King 2012. Their Stroll Fest event had every seat in the event center filled, and each fraternity and sorority that competed truly represented their organization to it’s fullest. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Delta Sigma Chi Coed Fraternity Delta Sigma Chi Coed Fraternity competed for the first time and … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week: Charity Events
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