Starting on March 6th, OCU’s chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha began their philanthropy week supporting Feeding America and the JED Foundation. These organizations support food security and young adults’ mental health. The Lambda brothers held all events all week in support of these causes! Monday was “Chopped Ice” where snow cones were sold outside the…
Greek Life organizations see changes in recruitment numbers
Greek Life had more rushes this year than expected.
Student surveys Greek Life on LGBTQ+ inclusivity
A student is collecting data about students’ feelings of belongingness in Greek Life.
Greek Life officials consider adding new fraternity to campus
Greek Life has an open spot for a new fraternity after the disbanding of Phi Gamma Delta.
Fiji fraternity disbands due to low membership
Phi Gamma Delta members dissolved their OCU chapter earlier this month at the encouragement of their headquarters.
Lambda Chi Alpha house undergoes renovations through alumni donations
The front porch of OCU’s Lambda Chi Alpha chapter is undergoing renovations funded by the group with the help of alumni, including Herman Meinders.
Fraternity discusses diminishing membership
The leaders of OCU’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter are preparing for a future with few members and possible departure.
Kappa Sigma sweeps Homecoming
The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma took home the 2017 Homecoming sweepstakes trophy.
Officials appoint new interfraternity council adviser
Levi Harrel, associate director of student development, was elected IFC adviser as part of a university initiative to link fraternity and sorority life together.
Fraternity Rush concludes, 24 men accept bids
Fraternity Rush concluded Aug. 26 with Bid Day, where 24 students accepted bids.
Sororities welcome new sisters on Bid Day
Sorority recruitment reached its peak Sunday as more than 100 women rushed out of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center to celebrate Bid Day with their new sisters.
Greek organizations plan events for incoming students
Greek organizations on campus are preparing for student rush, a series of events leading up to Bid Day, during which each organization will extend their invitations for students to join.
Fraternity no longer under investigation
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was investigated for hazing after students saw members doing push-ups upon hearing a certain word.
Fraternity to host event to benefit Feeding America
Lambda Chis will perform a talent of their choice at the event and, at the end of the performances, the audience will bid on the talent they enjoyed most. The highest bidder will go on a date with the member or can have him perform an act of service, such as washing their car, cleaning or doing their laundry.
Sorority fall recruitment ends, fraternity rush begins
More than 130 women participated in sorority rush during Formal Recruitment Aug. 19 through Aug. 22. Bid Day was Sunday on the campus quad. The new sorority members ran from Watson Lounge inside Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel to the quad, where their new sisters stood waiting. “We work hard during recruitment,” said Danielle Petersen, music…
FIJI members receive charter after colonization
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief The men of Phi Gamma Delta have secured their chapter and are officially the Omicorn Chi chapter. After nearly six years of being on campus, Fiji received their charter from their headquarters on March 28. “It feels good,” said Jacob Overling, president of Fiji. “It feels different than other fraternities on…
Fraternity to host events for American Red Cross
By Taylor Rey, staff writer Phi Gamma Delta is hosting their annual philanthropy week and inviting students to participate in several activities to support the Red Cross. Activities planned throughout the week began on Feb. 2 where they had a class teaching basic first aid in the Great Hall from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 4 students…
Students reflect on Homecoming 2014
The crowd erupted as the members of Alpha Phi sorority stormed the floor after their name was called as sweepstakes winner.The sorority took home the Homecoming sweepstakes championship Nov. 9. The award ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Homecoming 2014: Lip Sync videos available online
The OCU Homecoming committee captured video of all eight lip sync performances from this year’s competition.The videos can be viewed online at the OCU Homecoming YouTube page.
Alpha Phi wins homecoming sweepstakes
The Alpha Phi sorority took home the overall sweepstakes award for the Homecoming 2014 competition.
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity makes return with charter numbers
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity is close to securing their charter this year. The fraternity has been on campus and working to obtain the charter for four years. The fraternity was added in 2010 because of the high demand for fraternity involvement on campus.The fraternity gained 13 new members this semester, putting their member number at 33. They needed 30 to begin to apply for the charter.
Phi Gamma Delta hosts philanthropy week, cookout
The fraternity Phi Gamma Delta is hosting its philanthropy week this week.
The group had a bake sale outside of the caf Monday.
Greek organizations focus on promoting philanthropy weeks
Greek organizations focused this semester on bringing awareness of their philanthropies through well-publicized events, utilizing new marketing tools.
Homecoming ‘starts’ with events hosted across campus
OCU is hosting Homecoming, a competition with events including banner, window, and lip sync this week.
The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Start.”
Lip Sync musical competition scheduled for Friday
The lip sync competition for Homecoming is Friday, Nov. 1.
Organizations write and choreograph a short performance to a pre-recorded track. Performers are not allowed to make any noise of their own.
Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity provides seeks membership
Phi Alpha Delta unites campus undergraduates considering pursuing a law degree after graduation. The program focuses on educating about and preparing students for applying to law school, but all students interested in law are welcome to attend.
