Name: Mitch Reynolds
Location: Cliffwood / Quad 2
Age: 19
Major: Pre Business
Favorite Band: The Early November
Favorite Movie: Austin Powers
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Cheese: Mozzerella
Dream Girl: Sofia Bush
Attractive in a Female: Persoanlity, Pretty Face, Jakubowski Must Approve
Favorite Quote: You're my boy
Favorite Word: Lolligagger
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A Sig Speaks Out Against Fraternity Stereotypes
Editor's Note: This article speaks about what is on the minds of thousands of hard working fraternity members around the country. What makes it most interesting to me is that this young man is a member of the Sigma Chi organization. The article cleverly ties in fraternity life with the lives of every day students who do not belong to Greek organizations. "We have secrets, Don't you have secrets with your friends?"
That's so frat
My View
By: Eric Mills, Columnist
Posted: 4/1/08
There he is, walking through the Quad with his gelled hair, designer jeans and, let's not forget, five inch letters sewn on to his shirt.
That's so frat.
There he is, out late at a party, hitting on girls and binge drinking like it's his job.
That's so frat.
There he is, with his "brothers" cleaning up a park, raising money for charity and getting good grades in school.
THAT's so frat.
With the negative stigma that is associated with fraternities and sororities across many college campuses it is amazing that Greek Life is still allowed on any campus at all.
However, those stigmas and misrepresentations of what Greek Life is cover up some of the truly positive things that fraternities and sororities do.
Forgive me for being a little biased, as I am a proud member of Sigma Chi, but not every fraternity fits the stereotype.
In fact, since joining my fraternity, when I think of fraternity, I no longer think of drinking or spikey hair.
I think of all the hard work that Greek Life members put in. Fraternities and sororities spend large amounts of their time working with each other to raise money, awareness and understanding about a variety of different causes.
An obvious example of the time and effort that goes into living life Greek happened this past weekend when thousands of dollars were raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Chi Omega sponsored "March Madness."
"March Madness," for those unaware, is a dance competition between various fraternities and sororities.
Despite the fact that each house spends less than 3 minutes on stage, the amount of preparation and time spent on each dance would be daunting to any student.
Activities just like this happen almost every week.
Some are bigger than others, some have higher attendance rates and some have goals that are not primarily based around making money.
However, it doesn't change the amount of time and effort necessary to organize and execute undertakings like these.
I find it also necessary to note that all but a very few of these philanthropies are 100 percent alcohol free.
Movies like Animal House and Going Greek depict fraternity members as being intoxicated all of the time with a party every night of the week.
I know it's hard to believe, but that is just unrealistic and untrue.
For those non-greek members who may not understand, think about your classes. Do you have time to be intoxicated every day of the week? Didn't think so. Neither do people in fraternities.
This is by no means meant to say that Greek Life is right for everyone. It isn't.
That being said, some of the unrealistic and overtly wrong stereotypes applied to fraternities in colleges need to be clarified.
Think of it as a look inside a fraternity.
Yes, we have secrets. Don't you have secrets with your friends?
Sure some members drink, don't you have friends that drink?
Moreover, sure some people make mistakes, not everything that has happened in the nationwide Greek Community is accepted by everyone. When we hear of date rapes or kids dying because they drank too much water, we are just as disgusted as non-greeks.
The only difference is that those things affect the way we are seen to the outside world, whereas when those things happen they do not reflect on people who are not affiliated with a fraternity.
I guess that's the negative of being a member and representative of so many people. When one makes a mistake you are seen in exactly the same light as them.
However, I hope this gives a closer look into Greeks as a whole. We're not all techno pumping, steroid shooting alcoholics. In fact, we are just like everyone else.
Sometimes you have to look past the letters, to the people, to realize that not all stereotypes are true and that groups with the worst reputations can be responsible for some of the best things.
Posted By: Evan Hackler
That's so frat
My View
By: Eric Mills, Columnist
Posted: 4/1/08
There he is, walking through the Quad with his gelled hair, designer jeans and, let's not forget, five inch letters sewn on to his shirt.
That's so frat.
There he is, out late at a party, hitting on girls and binge drinking like it's his job.
That's so frat.
There he is, with his "brothers" cleaning up a park, raising money for charity and getting good grades in school.
THAT's so frat.
With the negative stigma that is associated with fraternities and sororities across many college campuses it is amazing that Greek Life is still allowed on any campus at all.
However, those stigmas and misrepresentations of what Greek Life is cover up some of the truly positive things that fraternities and sororities do.
Forgive me for being a little biased, as I am a proud member of Sigma Chi, but not every fraternity fits the stereotype.
In fact, since joining my fraternity, when I think of fraternity, I no longer think of drinking or spikey hair.
I think of all the hard work that Greek Life members put in. Fraternities and sororities spend large amounts of their time working with each other to raise money, awareness and understanding about a variety of different causes.
An obvious example of the time and effort that goes into living life Greek happened this past weekend when thousands of dollars were raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Chi Omega sponsored "March Madness."
"March Madness," for those unaware, is a dance competition between various fraternities and sororities.
Despite the fact that each house spends less than 3 minutes on stage, the amount of preparation and time spent on each dance would be daunting to any student.
Activities just like this happen almost every week.
Some are bigger than others, some have higher attendance rates and some have goals that are not primarily based around making money.
However, it doesn't change the amount of time and effort necessary to organize and execute undertakings like these.
I find it also necessary to note that all but a very few of these philanthropies are 100 percent alcohol free.
Movies like Animal House and Going Greek depict fraternity members as being intoxicated all of the time with a party every night of the week.
I know it's hard to believe, but that is just unrealistic and untrue.
For those non-greek members who may not understand, think about your classes. Do you have time to be intoxicated every day of the week? Didn't think so. Neither do people in fraternities.
This is by no means meant to say that Greek Life is right for everyone. It isn't.
That being said, some of the unrealistic and overtly wrong stereotypes applied to fraternities in colleges need to be clarified.
Think of it as a look inside a fraternity.
Yes, we have secrets. Don't you have secrets with your friends?
Sure some members drink, don't you have friends that drink?
Moreover, sure some people make mistakes, not everything that has happened in the nationwide Greek Community is accepted by everyone. When we hear of date rapes or kids dying because they drank too much water, we are just as disgusted as non-greeks.
The only difference is that those things affect the way we are seen to the outside world, whereas when those things happen they do not reflect on people who are not affiliated with a fraternity.
I guess that's the negative of being a member and representative of so many people. When one makes a mistake you are seen in exactly the same light as them.
However, I hope this gives a closer look into Greeks as a whole. We're not all techno pumping, steroid shooting alcoholics. In fact, we are just like everyone else.
Sometimes you have to look past the letters, to the people, to realize that not all stereotypes are true and that groups with the worst reputations can be responsible for some of the best things.
Posted By: Evan Hackler
Monday, March 31, 2008
Alumni Day
For alumni day we drove out to Brooklyn to visit and pay our respects at William Lewis Lockwoods grave. On the ride over I got a chance to talk to some of the alumni as ask them question about how Sigma Chi affected their lives. I was impressed by the cemetery and how elaborate most of the graves were. Finding his grave was a little tough especially because my pledge brother Mitch can't read a map if his life depended on it. All in all it was a great experience.
Posted By: Esteban Escobar
Posted By: Esteban Escobar
Friday, March 28, 2008
Road Trip Reflection
Reflection
While I road trip, i was amazed that the brothers from outside the chapter. They barely even knew who we where, yet they had no problem letting us into their house and allowing us to sleep there. We hung out with them and acted if they had known us since for us for years. We have heard that this is a brotherhood, but you do not really know what that means until you have actually gone to out of chapter houses. Before, when we only saw they brothers hanging out with their in chapter brothers, it just seem to me that they were only really good friends. Then while on road trip, it was the first time that I actually realized that this truly is a brotherhood. Also, you could tell that Greek life was very important at UPenn. Their house was huge and right in the middle of downtown Philly. They ate together which showed that they enjoyed being around each other all the time. I am disappointed that I did not get to go to Penn state because I am sure that would have been as equally as impressive as UPenn.
Posted By: Michael Schroeder
While I road trip, i was amazed that the brothers from outside the chapter. They barely even knew who we where, yet they had no problem letting us into their house and allowing us to sleep there. We hung out with them and acted if they had known us since for us for years. We have heard that this is a brotherhood, but you do not really know what that means until you have actually gone to out of chapter houses. Before, when we only saw they brothers hanging out with their in chapter brothers, it just seem to me that they were only really good friends. Then while on road trip, it was the first time that I actually realized that this truly is a brotherhood. Also, you could tell that Greek life was very important at UPenn. Their house was huge and right in the middle of downtown Philly. They ate together which showed that they enjoyed being around each other all the time. I am disappointed that I did not get to go to Penn state because I am sure that would have been as equally as impressive as UPenn.
Posted By: Michael Schroeder
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Road Trip Reflection
Reflection
During Spring Break, some Brothers and some new members went around P.A. to check out some different chapter houses. This was a very fun experience. Our first stop was UPenn. UPenn was pretty amazing. Their house was historic and the Brothers were really cool. It was my first time seeing UPenn, so it was a different experience for me. The best part was being able to see how the chapter was different from us, but still the same. It was possible to see the common bond, of a Sig in any chapter. Our next stop was Penn State; all I would like to say about that, WOW! Their chapter house was quite impressive. The Greek Organizations at Penn State was impressive in its own self. At Rutgers, Greek Life is taken for granted, which is a big disappointment, but at Penn State and UPenn, it is a very important community. The brothers at Penn State were really awesome. It was here where I realized each chapter has its own traditions that make them stand out from the other Sigma Chi Chapters. I like this a lot, every Chapter is special in their different way. Another thing that stood out to me is how their alumni are very active. During our stay, we ran into an alumnus, which shows the dedication. I can only hope one day that I am the one who is able to help future Sigma Chi members, as the alumni who have helped us. Road trip was fun, and hopefully I will be able to do it again.
Posted By: Sagar Agrawal
During Spring Break, some Brothers and some new members went around P.A. to check out some different chapter houses. This was a very fun experience. Our first stop was UPenn. UPenn was pretty amazing. Their house was historic and the Brothers were really cool. It was my first time seeing UPenn, so it was a different experience for me. The best part was being able to see how the chapter was different from us, but still the same. It was possible to see the common bond, of a Sig in any chapter. Our next stop was Penn State; all I would like to say about that, WOW! Their chapter house was quite impressive. The Greek Organizations at Penn State was impressive in its own self. At Rutgers, Greek Life is taken for granted, which is a big disappointment, but at Penn State and UPenn, it is a very important community. The brothers at Penn State were really awesome. It was here where I realized each chapter has its own traditions that make them stand out from the other Sigma Chi Chapters. I like this a lot, every Chapter is special in their different way. Another thing that stood out to me is how their alumni are very active. During our stay, we ran into an alumnus, which shows the dedication. I can only hope one day that I am the one who is able to help future Sigma Chi members, as the alumni who have helped us. Road trip was fun, and hopefully I will be able to do it again.
Posted By: Sagar Agrawal
Thieves Caught Stealing from a Sigma Chi Chapter House
Editor's Note: Risk Management is a major concern in our Fraternity and it includes protecting the Chapter House from vandals and thieves. This article shows how it is important to make sure that the Chapter House is secure and safe from unwanted outsiders.
Two arrested for stealing from Lincoln frat house
Associated Press - March 25, 2008 10:05 AM ET
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Two Lincoln men remain behind bars after being arrested on suspicion of stealing numerous big-ticket items from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity house.
Campus police arrested 19-year-old Zhan Li and 20-year-old Kyle Marquis around 2:30 Friday morning. The arrests came after Sigma Chi fraternity members reported seeing the two men carrying objects from the frat house.
Police say a vehicle registered to Li found in the Sigma Chi parking lot held a guitar, amplifier and a projector belonging to the fraternity.
Police say Marquis had acquired a code to get into the fraternity house. Officers say a big screen TV, several video game consoles and dozens of DVDs and video game reported stolen from the frat house were found in Li's home.
Li and Marquis are not fraternity members or UNL students.
Posted By: Mitch Reynolds
Two arrested for stealing from Lincoln frat house
Associated Press - March 25, 2008 10:05 AM ET
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Two Lincoln men remain behind bars after being arrested on suspicion of stealing numerous big-ticket items from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity house.
Campus police arrested 19-year-old Zhan Li and 20-year-old Kyle Marquis around 2:30 Friday morning. The arrests came after Sigma Chi fraternity members reported seeing the two men carrying objects from the frat house.
Police say a vehicle registered to Li found in the Sigma Chi parking lot held a guitar, amplifier and a projector belonging to the fraternity.
Police say Marquis had acquired a code to get into the fraternity house. Officers say a big screen TV, several video game consoles and dozens of DVDs and video game reported stolen from the frat house were found in Li's home.
Li and Marquis are not fraternity members or UNL students.
Posted By: Mitch Reynolds
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