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Issue date: 11/7/07 Section: WEB EXTRAS

On the week of Oct. 22, the Delta Sigma Theta sorority held their annual "Delta Week" on campus to mix fun and school together.

"The goal of Delta Week is to reach out to college students and give them a week of activities that are enjoyable to them and that also educate them on certain issues that we are facing today," Moore said.

Member Gabryell Cullin was happy with the turnout.

"We always try to mix fun and academics because that is the reason we are all here," Cullin said. "We had a diverse crowd come out to support, and that's what we want and like."

Although Delta Week is an annual affair, the events change from year to year. This year the Deltas held some new events, the main one being the "RED Light Special: Deltas in the Dark," a discussion where students could ask anonymous questions to the opposite sex in the dark, which was held in Esker Hall.

"Deltas in the Dark exceeded our expectations," Cullin said. "We had so much fun and gave males and females a chance to get things off their chest."

On Tuesday, a masquerade workshop and movie night was held in the McGraw Auditorium, where students could decorate their own mask for a dollar.

Discounted bowling at Hawk Bowl was held Thursday night, where the first 13 people received free shoes and a free game of bowling

A masquerade party was held at the American Legion Friday, with a live DJ and a cash bar for students of age. Students wore the masks that they made at the beginning of the week to the party.

A game and tournament night was held in Wells on Saturday, during which prizes were given out.

After a few days of events, Delta Week concluded Sunday with a study night in McCutchan.

Moore said that the week met everyone's expectations.

"I believe that our Delta Week was a success, especially considering the fact that there were other events going on during the week," she said. "We had a lot of support from other sororities and fraternities, and I am proud of the diverse group of college students that came out."

The Deltas hold Delta Week each year because "it gives everyone on campus something to do and to get to know us on a personal level," Sanders said. She also said it is a way for them to raise awareness about the Delta organization.

The Delta Sigma Theta sorority has been around since 1913 and was the first Black Greek letter on campus.

"We currently have six members," Cullin said. "We have a five point programmatic thrust that we follow and model our events under."


Moore said the organization is based on "scholarship, sisterhood and service."

"We are all college-educated women who are commited to public service," she said. "We have many events on campus throughout the year that focus on educational development, economical development, political awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and international awareness and involvement."

On Thursday the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will be holding a soup kitchen, which is open to the community. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at 145 S. Prairie St.

"Dinner is being held from 6-7 p.m., followed by games and prizes from 7:15-8:30 p.m.," Moore said. "Everything is absolutely free, and we want as many families that can come out to come and enjoy a night of fun with us. This event will allow us to give back to the community, meet new families and allow the families to get to know us as well."

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