COVID-19 has impacted many different aspects of campus life at CSUSB — from the way we learn to the way we interact with each other. One of the main things that has impacted the student body has been not being able to fully participate in fraternities and sororities. Student are filled with some mixed opinions on fees still being charged. CSUSB has fifteen fraternity and sorority chapters that are run by Student Leadership and Development on campus. While some are exclusively men or women, at least eight or more fraternities are co-ed, major specific, honors, community service related or other types of interest. The fees involved for fraternity and sorority are what keeps them running, … [Read more...] about Fraternity and sorority members debate about fees
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Start your “who” here
By Destiny Guzman |Staff Writer| Involvement and participation in school activities create a more enjoyable and meaningful college experience. “My definition of a meaningful college experience is an experience in which you can get something out of – not just for yourself but for others as well,” said student Alberto Rendon. Rendon is an active student who is involved in a variety of organizations like the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Anime Club, Local Matters (CSUSB television production); and on top of all of that, he is the president of the Society for Student Filmmakers (SSF). Going to your classes, leaving right after and not participating in any school activities, opportunities … [Read more...] about Start your “who” here
Not all Greek organizations deserve strict regulation
By Alana Roche | Staff Writer | I believe that the media only focuses on negative Greek organization’s behaviors because those stories attract the most attention and that is what audiences desire. However, I also believe that campus administrators should have stricter rules and guidelines preventing negative attitudes and actions. I don’t know much about Greek life because I am not in a sorority or close to anybody that is in one, so I am writing from an outsider perspective, based on what I have witnessed. My first encounter with Greek life has been on the CSUSB campus. From what I have seen in recruiting practices by sororities is that they have a huge focus on helping their … [Read more...] about Not all Greek organizations deserve strict regulation
Greek Life: A look inside
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
It’s time to step up that ‘Yote pride
By Megan Davis |Staff Writer| What do USC and UCLA have in common besides residing in California and astronomical tuition fees? Two words: school pride. You can see students of these universities practically bleeding the colors of their institutions and showing up by the thousands to their school functions, specifically anything that involves a field or a court. So why is it that compared to these schools, our own CSUSB is seems to fall so short in school spirit? Some may say it is because we do not top the lists of best party schools or because we lack a notorious sports team or, possibly, because we are a commuter school and not too many people stick around campus after … [Read more...] about It’s time to step up that ‘Yote pride
Don’t be fooled, Greek life is more than just a party
By Aunjolay Lambert |Staff Writer| I feel some people don’t understand what you can gain by being in a sorority or fraternity. I think that sometimes TV and movies can alter a person’s view of reality and I think in this case Greek organizations get the brunt of that. For example movies like “Old School” and “Animal House” can suggest that fraternities and sororities are around just to have a good time. “Some of the negative things I’ve heard are that the girls are easy and the guys just like to drink and party,” said Ashlynne Macan, a member of a co-ed fraternity at CSUSB. Last summer I went on vacation to Virginia and my cousin, who is in a sorority, showed me around her campus … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled, Greek life is more than just a party
Grab your toga and go greek
By Alejandra Arana |Staff Writer| If you have ever seen a person wearing Greek letters on our campus and have asked yourself if one day you could be wearing the same. The answer is yes you can. CSUSB has so many active Greek organizations on this campus that there is bound to be one meant for you. Some benefits of becoming Greek are the development of friendships with fellow students that will last forever, you will be more active on campus and your networking skills will go through the roof. There are some misconceptions about joining a Greek organization like the hazing, or humiliating acts that members make you do to prove you are “worthy” of wearing letters. Even if you are … [Read more...] about Grab your toga and go greek
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
Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Last weeks recap. The gentlemen of Sigma Chi Fraternity would like to thank everyone who came out to support their Broomball event. It was lots of fun. The Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority are still tabling and opportunity drawing tickets this week to win a $25 gas card and other prizes. This week, the lovely ladies of Kappa Delta Sorority will be having their "I fell for a KD" event on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in the SMSU Student Union from 6p.m. to 9p.m. Gentlemen will be able to bid on a date with one of the ladies of Kappa Delta and then will go on an ice skating date with whom they bid on. all proceeds from this event will be donated to 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