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A Day in Her Shoes event raises money and concerns on campus

A Day in Her Shoes event raises money and concerns on campus

By Sam Kimmel, Editor
April 30
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase

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... Read more »

Sorority raises more than $1,000 for special needs camp

Kaitlyn Kitchen, Staff writer
April 8
Filed under Greek Life

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... Read more »

Greek Week underway

Greek Week underway

Aidan Sweeney, Staff writer
March 23
Filed under Greek Life

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... Read more »

Phi Lambda Psi to host annual spaghetti dinner

Kaitlyn Kitchen, Staff writer
March 21
Filed under Greek Life

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... Read more »

TKE brothers Plunge for charity

TKE brothers Plunge for charity

Yu Zhou, Staff writer
March 14
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase

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... Read more »

Greek Life Recruitment Kickoff Brings Campus Together

Greek Life Recruitment Kickoff Brings Campus Together

Sam Kimmel, Staff writer
September 2
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase

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... Read more »

Fraternities, Sororities showcase talents

Fraternities, Sororities showcase talents

April 13
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase

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.   ... Read more »

Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Polar Bear Swim raises money for St. Jude’s

Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Polar Bear Swim raises money for St. Jude’s

Matt Fraley, Contributing Writer
March 16
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase

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... Read more »

Rush Season Wraps Up

Rebecca Larkins, Contributing writer
February 2
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... Read more »

Deepher Dude Scheduled for Oct. 22

Deepher Dude Scheduled for Oct. 22

Annamarie Green, Contributing Writer
October 13
Filed under Greek Life

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... Read more »

Phi Lambda Psi Hosts Autism Walk

Phi Lambda Psi Hosts Autism Walk

Dominick Palguta, Contributing Writer
September 28
Filed under Greek Life

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... Read more »

Rush Season In Session

Rush Season In Session

Annamarie Green, Contributing Writer
September 15
Filed under Greek Life

Elaborately decorated posters and fliers, reading “Join our Brotherhood” or “Sail Away With Us” hang in seemingly every hallway. It’s here - the period when Greek organizations scramble to recruit individuals to become new members of their sororities and fraternities. The period known as... Read more »

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