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Campus frats, sororities say party stereotypes are false
Cherome Owens
Issue date: 9/5/07 Section: Arts & Lifestyle
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The 2006 Greek chapter Status Reports said four hazing hotline calls were made and two chapters were suspended. Three chapters have also been put on probation.
"We do a number of things, including community service and working with children," Daniels said. "We have what's called 'national programs,' where each chapter in the nation is required to complete these programs every year." Such programs include, 'A voteless people is a hopeless people,' The Miss Black and Gold Pageant, and the March of Dimes, which was Saturday in Madison.
"We do so much for the community that is overlooked. We also have the Adopt-a-Lot program on Highway 12, and we clean the highway three times a semester."
Greek organizations, such as Phi Sigma Epsilon, hosted the annual Midnight Madness, an event that showcases the beginning of the men's, women's and wheelchair basketball teams.
Pi Omega Pi is a national society for business education majors. The club recently celebrated it 75th anniversary after years of service and helping students become educators in business.
Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed professional business fraternity. It became an official chapter on campus in 2005.
Although some students participate in a Greek chapter to engage in partying, there are other benefits in joining.
"I believe there are many benefits to being in a fraternity," Daniels said. "However, there are two that stand out to me more than anything: networking and brotherhood. There are so many brothers with great careers who are looking to give back in some way."
Despite the benefits, it is tough to keep grades up while in a fraternity or sorority. The average grade point average of students in fraternities and sororities is 2.33. The average G.P.A. for non-Greek students is 2.815. UW-Whitewater athletes have a higher average, at 3.08.
Although each individual chapter is unique in its composition and ideals, becoming a member opens up a world of possibilities, friendships and experiences. Being involved creates social opportunities, lifelong friendships and an appreciation for community service.
"We do a number of things, including community service and working with children," Daniels said. "We have what's called 'national programs,' where each chapter in the nation is required to complete these programs every year." Such programs include, 'A voteless people is a hopeless people,' The Miss Black and Gold Pageant, and the March of Dimes, which was Saturday in Madison.
"We do so much for the community that is overlooked. We also have the Adopt-a-Lot program on Highway 12, and we clean the highway three times a semester."
Greek organizations, such as Phi Sigma Epsilon, hosted the annual Midnight Madness, an event that showcases the beginning of the men's, women's and wheelchair basketball teams.
Pi Omega Pi is a national society for business education majors. The club recently celebrated it 75th anniversary after years of service and helping students become educators in business.
Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed professional business fraternity. It became an official chapter on campus in 2005.
Although some students participate in a Greek chapter to engage in partying, there are other benefits in joining.
"I believe there are many benefits to being in a fraternity," Daniels said. "However, there are two that stand out to me more than anything: networking and brotherhood. There are so many brothers with great careers who are looking to give back in some way."
Despite the benefits, it is tough to keep grades up while in a fraternity or sorority. The average grade point average of students in fraternities and sororities is 2.33. The average G.P.A. for non-Greek students is 2.815. UW-Whitewater athletes have a higher average, at 3.08.
Although each individual chapter is unique in its composition and ideals, becoming a member opens up a world of possibilities, friendships and experiences. Being involved creates social opportunities, lifelong friendships and an appreciation for community service.
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