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Volume 2, Issue 5

Be Proud! Be Loud! Be Blue!

Meagan Flippin

The Student Government Association will sponsor two Road Rallies this fall. The first Road Rally is scheduled for New Orleans, LA for the MTSU vs. LA-Monroe football game, and the second trip is scheduled to Columbia, SC for the MTSU vs. USC football game. Road Rallies are trips that allow MTSU students to attend away football games at a discounted package price. The price includes transportation, game ticket, hotel room, and a Road Rally t-shirt. This year’s price will be $65 for both the New Orleans and South Carolina Road Rallies.

The New Orleans Road Rally will depart early Friday morning of October 20 and arrive in New Orleans late that afternoon. The group will stay overnight in downtown New Orleans at the Lemoyne Chateau, and leave early afternoon on Saturday to travel to the football game for a 6:00 p.m. kick off. Following the game, the group will travel back to Murfreesboro, and arrive early Sunday morning, October 22. A detailed itinerary for the New Orleans Road Rally will be available on the SGA website at www.mtsu.edu/~sga.

Students may pay for the Road Rallies with a check card or credit card by going online to www.mtsu.edu/~sga or with a check or cash in the SGA Office in KUC 208. Spaces and are limited and are first come, first serve. For questions or more information, please visit our website at www.mtsu.edu/~sga or call office at (615) 898- 2464.

Click Photo to sign up for Road Rally 2006

Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon on Bid Day

IFC Recruitment Wrap Up

Chassen Haynes

After a busy week for Greek Row the end of Fraternity Recruitment came with great guys and higher membership totals. There were many quality guys this year eager to get involved with a fraternity as well as on campus. This year 286 men signed up for recruitment, and 197 took bids. At the end of open recruitment, we expect to have approximately 225 guys. Last fall, 173 guys took bids, and 213 were picked up during open rush.

Current members felt that this year went much smoother than previous years. Under the direction of Steven Rohall, the details were very organized and well planned. Our Rho Alphas were a huge asset to ensuring everything went well. The Rho Alphas this year were: Patrick Allen (Pi Kappa Phi), Steven Giles (Pi Kappa Alpha), Matt Inyart (Alpha Gamma Rho), Michael Hicks (Sigma Nu), Paul Martinez (Sigma Nu) Mike Brush (Sigma Alpha Epsilon), Jimmy Musice (Sigma Alpha Epsilon), Bobby Barry (Alpha Tau Omega), Kenny Quigg (Sigma Chi), Derek Millner (Sigma Phi Epsilon), Ben Griffin (Tau Kappa Epsilon), and Brian Ellis (Beta Theta Pi).

The success of recruitment this year was not the result of one week of well planned events but rather the outcome of an entire year of bonding between all of the greek organizations. The greek community understands that it is now important to promote “Go Greek” throughout the year. For the most part, Fraternities did a very ample job during Summer Recruitment to help show incoming guys what their fraternities’ encompassed.

Charity Home – Signature Homes, The Adcock Group and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Brandy Barrett

Once again, in a joint venture between Brian Burns of Signature Homes, B.S. ’92 , Scott Adcock of The Adcock Group, B.S. ’92, and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, we are giving back to the community through our annual Charity Home. This beautiful home is featured in Providence Pointe subdivision here in Murfreesboro. The proceeds from this home will go to two different charities: The MTSU Foundation as well as Operation Helping Hand. Operation Helping Hand is a fundraiser for the families of Fort Campbell soldiers that have been deployed overseas. The monies are donated towards emergency needs for their spouses here at home.

The MTSU Foundation supports a wide variety of programs and activities at the University, including scholarships. Scholarships have been a priority since the Foundation's beginnings. Currently there are approximately 450 Foundation scholarships. The Foundation has supported MTSU's faculty and staff through the establishment of awards and endowed chairs.

Through the combined efforts of Signature Homes, The Adcock Group and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, we will once again give back to our community as we have in the past. We feel it is important to give back to our alma mater as well as the families of the soldiers who give their lives to keep us safe here at home.

Brian Burns and Scott Adcock are both alumnus of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and feel strongly about this charity home. Last year alone, Signature Homes and The Adcock Group donated $35,000 combined to these two organizations. We hope to exceed that amount this year.

Charity Home sponsored by Beta Theta Pi

Matt Holt will be inducted October 12 to the American Red Cross Board of Directors

Greek of the Week:

Matt Holt

Ashley DeSabetino

This week’s Greek of Week, Matt Holt, demonstrates leadership throughout the Greek Community. He currently serves as President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Matt has implemented a weekly Bible Study for fraternity members, created a member education rubric, and he was recognized in the National publication “The Record” for Fall 2005 recruitment and branding achievements.

Not only has Matt made numerous contributions to his Fraternity he has also assisted the growth of the Blue Raider Greek Community. Matt used his position as Vice President of the Greek Life Programming Board (GLPB) to further Greek unity and standards. “The Greek Life Programming Board allows Greek students to get involved on campus and make connections with community” stated Holt on the GLPB. He helped execute Cheer for Humanity which raised seventeen thousand dollars for Habitat for Humanity and he successfully implemented an America Red Cross Blood drive that achieved the highest number of donors seen at MTSU.

Through his involvement with the blood drive Matt was introduced to Linda Decker, Head of Scheduling for the American Red Cross. Linda recognized Matt’s commitment to community service and encourage him to apply for Board of Directors for the Red Cross of Tennessee. The Red Cross only chooses one student representative from the three largest schools. Matt was much obliged and applied for the position. He was chosen to serve on the Board of Directors and he will be inducted October 12, 2006.

MT football vs. Louisville at LP Field

Ashley DeSabetino

Blue Raider fans will cheer on the team at the LP Field in Nashville. The October 6 game will be broadcasted on ESPN 2. Tickets are FREE for students and can be picked up at the Floyd Stadium Ticket Office, Gate 1A. Fans will be arriving early to tailgate and support the Blue Raider Football Team.

The oppurtunity to play in the home of the Titan's will generate excitement for the team and fans alike. "I'm ready to see the Blue Raiders ruin the undefeated record of Louisville" said Josh McKenzie a student who plans to attend the game. This will be the game of the season.