fraternities and sororities

The UK chapter of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity has been charged with hazing, violating the university's Code of Student Conduct, said Associate Dean of Students Tony Blanton. The fraternity's international headquarters contacted the Office of Student Affairs Tuesday afternoon, saying they had received information about potential hazing "right then and there," Blanton said. Representatives were sent to Lexington and arrived at the chapter's house around 9 p.m., where they temporarily suspended the cha

We still don’t have a lot of information from nationals or the university   -Michael Haag

 

Southside Creative Group announced that they have hired Teal Thibaud as Social Media Manager. Ms. Thibaud's experience developing social networking campaigns for Smart Furniture's array of office and home furniture product lines was the background that Ronelle Sellers, Southside's Marketing Director, was looking for in her next hire. "Teal's skills in using social media are already taking Southside and our client companies to a new level. We've already seen an increase in 'fans' and 'followers' due to  

Central Lakes College's (CLC) Sigma Delta chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (Lambda Alpha Epsilon) brought home 20 trophies as the top entry in the Region 6 competition held in October in Duluth. Adviser Dave Stumpf competed in the professional division and captured five first place trophies and one second. Firsts were in criminal law, corrections, firearms, police administration, and LAE knowledge.  

The hazing allegations against the Delta Ta Delta fraternity at Ohio University reminded me of all the times in the past when I've heard Greek supporters assure anyone who will listen that their particular chapter is different from all the others. The first time I heard this was in the '60s when my oldest brother was pledging Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Bowling Green State University. At the dinner table, he assured our parents that SAE was different from "all the other frats," and that they didn't go in for  

The Treasure Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized several individuals and businesses from Martin and St. Lucie counties for their outstanding philanthropic contributions. The awards were presented Friday during a National Philanthropy Day luncheon at the Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club. This was the 15th year the chapter has held an event to honor those who have contributed to the betterment of the Treasure Coast.  

In the true spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently announced the launch of its 20 Pearls Collection. The organization states that this is the first and only private label Greek apparel and accessory line. Always transforming and "thinking outside of the box," Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s introduction of its 20 Pearls Collection poises the organization to set the tone for Greek organizations that seek creative ventures in support of economic development,  

To Orlando's black community, the Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman universities Saturday is far more than just a football game. It is a full-body cultural event that extends beyond the students and alumni of those two historically black colleges. To Andrea DeLoach, the influx of middle-class, college-educated, black professionals is a return to her years at Spelman College in Atlanta.  

CANEY —Alyssa Whitman, the 18-year-old daughter of Caney city administrator Don Whitman, was appointed by the Caney City Council on Monday night to fill the unexpired term of a ward 3 council seat. Don Whitman said her daughter's quest to be on the council was strictly her idea. "I had nothing to do with it," he said.  

A Missoula fraternity's new chapter is carrying on the old tradition of going to Bozeman in spirit of Saturday's big football game. But, they're not traveling in a conventional way. Sigma Phi Epsilon left town two days before the big game in Bozeman.

I'm just hoping they have a lot of hot chocolate and lots of nice couches for us to relax on when we get there   -Colin McLean

 

For the first time in the history of Greeneville Moose Lodge No. 642, its conferral ritual staff, known as Volunteer Moose Legion 12/Greeneville 692, earned first place in Moose International's annual competition held Nov. 5-8 in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition, all members of the team placed in the top 10 of the individual awards with Hugh Shipley (Faith) winning a first-place honor and Paul Honea (Hope) taking a third-place trophy. Every member of the team will receive an "International Champion" watc