Auctioning Off The

Best of Greek Life

Whitney Carr   

Going once, going twice, sold! Greek Life Programming Board will be hosting its first ever date auction February 27^th to raise money for the Womack Lane Daycare. Students sponsored by their organization will strut down the runway, oozing with charm and coming equipped with their own date package to various restaurants. For the girls to bid on, a few of the men include KAΨ Danny Bounds, ΣΦE Kell Harvey, ΣN Chassen Haynes, ΣΠ Jonathan Strantz, ΒΘΠ Ross Johnson, ΠΚΑ Sam Metz, and ΣN Josh McKenzie. The wonderful Greek women include ΑΧΩ Mary Anna Agelinas, ΑΔΠ Whitney Armstrong, ΖΤΑ Bella Henderson, ΧΩ Brittany Kilburn, ΑΚΑ Lauren Simpson, and ΧΩ Crystal Compton.

Prices will rise until they are “sold” to the highest bidder. The winners and their dates will go out as a group, and all of the proceeds will be given to the on-campus charity. GLPB is expecting a great turnout in hopes that there will be a large donation made to Womack Lane. The event will be held in LRC 221 at 8pm. Make sure to bring your wallet, a loud voice and a pack of mints!

Greeks of the Week:

Delta Sigma Theta

Whitney Carr

Not many people can say that they step well enough to make it onto a movie set. Most do not even get the opportunity to show their talent in various shows. But the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., right here at MTSU, got lucky enough to step in front of the producer of a new hit movie that was all about the amazing art of stepping.

Just as rumors were flying about a movie in the works about stepping, the women of Delta Sigma Theta were set to perform at UT Chattanooga. After they rocked the house with their step show, they were approached by director and producer of “Stomp the Yard” about representing the Deltas in his new film.

“They informed us that they had been to different step shows in other states and we were the only group of Delta's who had enthusiasm, energy, precision, originality, and they enjoyed how the crowd reacted to our Boxing theme” says Natalie Ellis, Iota Tau chapter president.

Filming may be hard work, but meeting the stars of the movie was well worth it.

 “We met almost everyone,” Ellis explained, “except for Chris Brown because he was not there that day.”

In the end, an incredible movie was made showcasing a talent that most only wish they could perfect. And we can brag that on our campus, we have movie stars. We have the best Deltas in the country.

The Congregation of Fraternity Men

John Carter

Members of the Inter-Fraternity Council, including all eight executive officers and six delegates, represented MTSU at the Southeastern Inter-Fraternity Conference, held February 15-18 in Atlanta, GA.  With over 40 colleges and universities in attendance, the 41^st edition of SEIFC was a highly beneficial and educational leadership academy.  

Keynote speakers shared guidance and life experience concerning topics that many higher education students, both Greek and non-Greek alike, face on a daily basis. Among them were gambling, overcoming catastrophic events, and entering the professional workplace.  Other messages, specific to fraternity life, addressed issues ranging from sustaining accomplished Greek Life programs to emphasizing gentlemanly conduct.  Representatives also took part in interactive seminars with other students, sharing ideas on how to improve all aspects of the fraternity experience, from the individual level to the council level.  Becoming a more prominent council on campus, heightening relations with administration, and diversifying community out reach projects were discussed as a council.  Chapter presidents from member institutions exchanged ideas and studied helpful strategies concerning the education of new members, more efficiently managing chapter finances, and recruiting high quality gentlemen.  Individually, all those in attendance received training on honing their leadership skills and utilizing their talents and abilities.

The weekend concluded with the election of the 2008 SEIFC Executive Board and a formal banquet.  The MTSU Inter-Fraternity Council plans to attend next year, tentatively scheduled for February 14-17, 2008, again in Atlanta, GA.       

A Panty Success

Whitney Carr

The first annual Panhellenic Panty Party went better than anyone could have dreamed. As the clock struck 7, there were already people pouring in, piling their donations onto tables that turned out to be too small. Maybe it was the pizza, the cookies, or the exciting games that made people stick around, but whatever it was, Greek women and men were out in full force to socialize and donate for a good cause. No one expected Greeks would give as much as they did. The most popular items were feminine hygiene products, closely followed by 372 undergarments and 242 razors. Over 3,000 total items were donated! All of this will go directly to the Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter of Murfreesboro. Because of its great attendance and giving spirit, the Panhellenic Council hopes to bring this back next year, possibly in a larger venue. Thanks to everyone who donated time, money and items to the Women’s Shelter. For a list of total donations, contact Cassie Venable or Whitney Carr.

MTSU Hosts Sigma Chi Tri Province 

On February 17, MTSU hosted the annual Tri Province meeting of over 15 collegiate chapters of the Sigma Chi Fraternity from the West TN, East TN and Kentucky division of the International Fraternity.

The event was kicked off with a bash at Bluesboro sponsored by MTSU’s Eta Gamma chapter. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to support the Huntsman Cancer Institute a renowned Sigma Chi philanthropy started by the notable sig, Jon Huntsman Sr. Penn. 59. 

On Saturday, over 250 Sigma Chi’s attended seminars on campus devoted to solving issues and concerns within the province as well as training on how to improve the Fraternity and its chapters. The notable Balfour Awards aimed at honoring notable Sigma Chi’s who have made great contributions to their chapters were presented.

This event was a huge success and a great honor for MTSU and the Eta Gamma chapter.

Many of the participants spoke very highly of the event and stated that the province benefited greatly from it.