Phi Delta Kappa raises $1,500 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Andrew Nash, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase
The sisters of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority raised $1,500 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation at their fourth annual Wish-Upon-a-Par Golf Tournament. The event was held Sept. 15 at Immergrun Golf Club. Event coordinator Jen Schmith was very pleased with the turnout for the event and the amount of money...
A Day in Her Shoes event raises money and concerns on campus
By Sam Kimmel, Editor
April 30, 2017
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The Psi Upsilon fraternity hosted its fourth annual “A Day in Her Shoes” walk on April 21. The walk culminated a week-long philanthropic event that is geared toward raising awareness of domestic violence. Senior psychology major Danny Bell has participated in the annual event for three years. “I...
Sorority raises more than $1,000 for special needs camp
Kaitlyn Kitchen, Staff writer
April 8, 2017
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The Phi Lambda Psi sorority raised $1,100 for the organization Dreams Go On during their ninth annual spaghetti dinner on March 27. The sisters of the sorority sold 133 meal tickets. The food served at the event was donated by DelGrosso Foods. Dreams Go On is a horseback-riding camp in Hollidaysburg...
Greek Week underway
Aidan Sweeney, Staff writer
March 23, 2017
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Saint Francis’ Greek Week officially began March 19 with Greek football games being played at DeGol Field. Greek Week runs from March 19-24, with various events at different locations. Events include dodgeball, football, volleyball, basketball, backyard games and Greek Sing. All events are designed...
Phi Lambda Psi to host annual spaghetti dinner
Kaitlyn Kitchen, Staff writer
March 21, 2017
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The Phi Lambda Psi sorority will host its ninth annual spaghetti dinner on Monday, March 27. The sisters will serve food donated by DelGrosso Foods and conduct a basket raffle from 4-7 p.m. in JFK Lounge. Tickets are $5. All proceeds benefit Dreams Go On, a horseback-riding camp in Hollidaysburg...
TKE brothers Plunge for charity
Yu Zhou, Staff writer
March 14, 2017
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Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity held their annual Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Saint Francis on March 10. The event raises money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. TKE brothers had visited local businesses and organizations in the weeks leading up to the plunge, seeking sponsorships. The...
Greek Life Recruitment Kickoff Brings Campus Together
Sam Kimmel, Staff writer
September 2, 2016
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The beginning of a new school year means the start of Greek Life recruitment season yet again. Wednesday night, JFK Student Center held its “Greek Meet and Greet” event and gave students across campus the opportunity to learn more about Greek Life. “The importance of the very first night of...
Fraternities, Sororities showcase talents
April 13, 2016
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In the Wednesday, April 13, Greek Sing competition, Gamma's production was judged best of sororities, with Lammies taking second. Theta outscored Psi U on the fraternity side. ...
Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Polar Bear Swim raises money for St. Jude’s
Matt Fraley, Contributing Writer
March 16, 2016
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The SFU fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) hosted the Polar Bear Swim Friday, March 11 to raise money for St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Dressed in costumes or random assortments of clothing, the TKE brothers charged into Lake Saint Francis at 4 p.m. Zachary Georgevich, vice president...
Rush Season Wraps Up
Rebecca Larkins, Contributing writer
February 2, 2016
Filed under Greek Life, News
Rush season at SFU wrapped up this week, culminating in “Bid Day” - a daylong event in which Greek organizations introduce their new members to the Greek Life community, starting them on the path to becoming brothers and sisters themselves. Continuing the tradition set last spring, this...
Deepher Dude Scheduled for Oct. 22
Annamarie Green, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2015
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Delta Phi Epsilon will hold its popular Deepher Dude event on Oct. 22 in JFK Auditorium. One of Delta Phi Epsilon’s major philanthropy events, all proceeds from Deepher Dude go to the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In the past, the sorority selected a group of around 10 male students and auct...
Phi Lambda Psi Hosts Autism Walk
Dominick Palguta, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2015
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The Phi Lambda Psi Sorority held its annual autism awareness walk on campus during Parents Weekend activities. The event, conducted on Sept. 26, is a fundraising venture for “Dreams Go On,” a horseback-riding therapy organization in Hollidaysburg that specializes in helping autistic patients. Dreams...
