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Successful Southeastern Conference for IFC

Courtney Underwood

Todd Smith, of Kappa Alpha Order, joined the rest of the IFC Executive and Associate Executive members attending the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC) in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend, and was honored to be named Area Four’s vice president.

As vice president, Todd will represent Area Four, one of four sections of the conference that includes the state of Tennessee, as he controls part of the budget and plans for next year’s conference.

IFC members attended classes from February 14 to 17 with other council members in the southeast that hold the same positions. “We learned different things related to each of our offices from other councils, and from specialists that led the classes, that we can bring back to our council,” said Nathan Haynes, IFC President.

Think Pink

Todd Smith

Breast cancer is a fear that resides in the heart of almost every woman. Instead of letting that fear continue to exist, the MTSU community has decided to fight back.

Along with almost 600 other schools, MTSU has started to “Think Pink.” By raising awareness, we have started to show that, as a community, we will find a way to defeat cancer so that our daughters will be able to live a life without fear of the horrible ailment.

Every Greek organization has started turning their attention to the problem. For example, Alpha Gamma Rho raised money through donations and fund raising to take 30 young leaders from the Boys and Girls Club to the “Think Pink” MTSU basketball game which took place on February 17th. The Blue Raiders gave those children something to cheer about when they beat Western Kentucky University 68 to 60. The proceeds from the game went to Breast Cancer research and awareness.

Because of its success, MTSU plans to make the “Think Pink” game a tradition. The Greek community would like to congratulate AGR on their community service, and we would also like to congratulate the MTSU women’s basketball team on their win.

Greek of the Week/ZTA Lipsync

Kerri Gass

This week's Greek of the Week goes to the President of Zeta Tau Alpha, Tracie Henson!

Tracie has been active in Zeta since she joined in Fall 2005. Her freshman year she served as Family Relations chair, planning family weekends and mother luncheons. The next year she served as Scholastic Chairman on the Executive Council.

Tracie was also a 2007 Rho Sigma and after she reaffiliated with her chapter she served as Vice President of Programming Council.

Most, recently this Spring, Tracie took over as President of Zeta, and they have had a pretty busy semester! The chapter is currently taking a Spring pledge class of 8 girls and expecting 4 or 5 more girls. This is HUGE for a Panhellenic sorority Spring pledge class. Congratulations Tracie!

Zeta is also looking forward to LipSync! LipSync will be held Thursday, February 28, in Tucker Theatre at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 and can be bought from any ZTA member. They will also be sold in the KUC on the 27 and 28. Tickets will be $10 at the door. They are also selling t-shirts for the event which will be $12. All proceeds go to benefit Breast Cancer education, awareness, and research.

Leadership Service's New Asst. Director

Todd Smith

Greeks are natural leaders, and now we have a new way to sharpen our leadership skills.

If you are in the KUC make sure to stop by Student Life to meet the newly created position of Assistant Director of Leadership Services, Heather Arrington. She will be more then happy to answer any questions you may have about being a leader in today’s world.

Her desire to set the standard for the new position has already become evident to those that work around her. When asked about what she wants to achieve, Heather quickly replied, “I am looking forward to getting to know the needs of the leaders on campus and helping raise the awareness of the service opportunities on campus and in the community.”

Heather may not be Greek, but she does realize our role as leaders. Her willingness to work with Greek Life and students is evident in her smile and approachable demeanor. We as Greeks should never let a chance to become better leaders go to waste, so let’s all make sure to stop by her office (right across from Carrie’s office) to say hello to Heather.

Lambda Theta Alpha's Week of the Woman

Kerri Gass

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Delta Iota chapter will be hosting their week February 25th-28th. The week is called "La Semana de la Mujer" (which translates to "The Week of the Woman"). Below are the list of events:

MC Monday Feb 25th
Open mic/ Freerice.com community service in the KUC across from the grill from 10am-2pm

Truthful Tuesday Feb 26th
HIV/ AIDS awareness day in the KUC across from the grill from 10am-2pm

Woman Wednesday Feb 27th
Second Annual Miss Universal Scholarship Pageant in Hinton Hall in the Wright Music Building at 8:00pm. Students (with IDs) are $3 and Guests are $5. This is the biggest event of the year and the proceeds are going to a scholarship for women.

Frozen Friday Feb 29th
Ice Skating at the Nashville Sports Plex at 3:00pm with at risk children from the Nashville area.

They hope that all Greek women will come out and participate in these events! See you there!

Wing Fling

Kerri Gass

Save the date! Kappa Delta's 5th Annual Wing Fling will be held April 19th from 12-3.

Last year the event raised over $16,000 towards Prevent Child Abuse America. For more information contact Grace Janoski (615)478-8874.

SGA Elections

Kerri Gass

It's that time of year. Yard signs fill the intersections on campus and we all load up on free t-shirts, coozies, and bags. Yep--it's SGA elections!

Don't forget to check your email and vote February 26th-28th. Good luck to all Greeks running for positions!