the greek voice - issue 24.2

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he BIG envelopes have nallyarrived and thousands o highschool seniors around the worldace the potential o a college

experience at the University o Washington.Aer the arduous process o applying touniversities, acceptance letters may seemlike a golden trophy: the nal reward tothe culmination o an excellent high schoolcareer.

However, acceptance is not the end, asincoming students are quickly bombardedwith course inormation, club and campusactivity membership, and tuition and

payment options.One o the most important decisions

new students must make is where they willbe living or their reshmen year. For thosecurrently in the UW Greek Community,that decision was simple: go Greek.

While many incoming students havea long history o Greek membership intheir amilies, some are exploring the ideao recruitment or the rst time. WhetherGreek lie is amiliar or not, it is importantto learn more about the opportunitiesit provides. One signicant benet thatraternities and sororities provide is highacademic motivation and achievement.

Statistically, students who choose to beinvolved in the Greek community tend tohave some o the most impressive grades oncampus. For example, the All Greek GPAis higher than that o the All UniversityAverage at the UW, with many membersconsistently earning a position on the DeansList each quarter.

In addition, many chapters providestudents with libraries to study in, academiclinks and resources, and oen incentives or

high grades. Having other members holdone another accountable results in higherset goals and, in turn, higher GPAs.

Living in a chapter with one hundredor more students who have taken similarclasses also gives people the opportunity toseek out assistance on their assignments.

I a member o the chapter is strugglingwith their grades, each chapter has anacademic advisor to help improve theiracademic perormance. Each chapterbelieves that its members are students rst,and places the highest priority on academics.

For those students who enjoyedbeing a part o charitable organizationsin high school, raternities and sororitiesalso provide people with philanthropicopportunities. Every chapter on campus

hosts at least one philanthropy every yearwhere they raise money or a determinedcharitable organization.

Te ways in which chapters raise moneyor these organizations are always uniqueand un. Philanthropies vary rom auctions,galas, athletic competitions, and other uncompetitions to get the entire communityinvolved in their charity.

Not only do 100% o the proceedsthey raise go towards a worthy cause, butthey rely on the participation o membersrom all other chapters, which strengthensthe overall community involvement andatmosphere.

All together, the Greek community raisesover $75,000 annually or organizationssuch as Seattle Childrens Hospital, disaster

relie unds, and local shelters. Everymember in the chapter has a hand in theirphilanthropy, which allows everybody tosee what a dierence they make towards anorganization in need.

In addition to philanthropic leadership,Greeks also have the opportunity to becomeleaders in their chapter or the Greekcommunity. Each raternity and sorority oncampus has an executive board comprisedo multiple positions that work togetherto internally and externally maintain thechapter.

Many positions are congruent with a

students academic interests, and providenetworking experience or uture careerpaths. For example, presidents not onlyhave the opportunity to work closely withtheir own members, but also with the Greek,UW, and surrounding communities. Manyo the connections Greek leaders make arewith high priority individuals within theUniversity and alumni networks.

In addition to academic and networkingbenets, Greek lie rst and oremostoers instant riendship connections in alarge university environment. One uniqueaspect o the UW Greek Community isthat Panhellenic and IFC new membersexperience living in their chapter housebeginning all quarter. Because o this, newmembers get the unique chance to bond andgrow with their new member class in theirrst year and beyond. Freshman year is ullo questions and uncertainty, and havingother sisters and brothers to depend onduring this busy time is crucial to eeling asense o belonging in the community.

Living in the chapter house also breaksdown the barriers between each grade and

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2Te Greek Voice

Editors-in-Chief

Luke Picking 15Interraternity Council

Vice President o Public Relations

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Editors

David Gillam [email protected]

Kim Downing [email protected]

Stephanie Hamill [email protected]

Aleksander Posielski [email protected]

Evan Rumpza [email protected]

Marissa Freeman 14Panhellenic Association

Vice President o Public [email protected]

Contact us with your questions, comments, or concerns. Editors-in-chie are avaliable to meet by appoint-ment at least two days in advance. Our oce is located in HUB 236 (M-F, 9-5)

Graphics EditorsNicholas Franko 16

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Desi Schatz [email protected]

Greek Voice Editorial Staff Extra

Misconceptions & Myths in the Greek Community

All Fraternity Average= 3.26All Sorority Average= 3.38

Undergraduate 3.22Womens: 3.27

Mens 3.17

3.32All Greek Average

Congratulations to all those who were accepted to the University of Washington!

Courtesy of Panhellenic & IFC ofcers Marissa Freeman & Luke Picking

As potential new members of the University and the Greek community, we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Now that you are accepted here are a few things you may want to know.

My parents arent Greek, does that mean

I cant be?

Going Greek is only or rich kids, I wont be

able to aford it

Ive heard some crazy stories about hazing at

other schools, will that happen to me?

You can still go Greek! While many members in the community are legacies,or descendants o past members, it is not a requirement or membership inany chapter. Each year there is a large pool o incoming new members who arethe rst generation to enter the Greek community.

Wont my grades

sufer rom living in a chapter house?

At the UW, Greeks consistently rank well above the AllCampus Average. Academics are a key ocus o each chapter

in the community, and all new members must meet a specicminimum GPA requirement to become initiated members o achapter. While these requirements vary, the average minimum

GPA or new members is a 3.0.

Each chapter requires some amount o dues to maintain membership. As a newmember living in the chapter house, you will also be required to pay housingdues. otal membership ees including housing are generally comparable

to University housing costs. Most chapters or national organizations oerscholarships that are awarded on a merit or application basis.

Hazing is strictly prohibited by each individual chapter, all nationalorganizations, both governing councils, the UW, and the State o Washington.

Te UW Greek community has ormalized accountability mechanisms set inplace to investigate any and all allegations o hazing, and discipline chapters inviolation.

Interested in contributing to The Greek Voice? Our application islocated on the IFC website, which can be found at

www.uwgreeks.com.

Interested in having your chapter featured in the next issue? Knowof a story pertinent to the UW Greek community? Send us an

email at [email protected].

Te content o this newspaper accurately represents the currentvalues o the University o Washington Greek community.

All contributions are made by active Greek members in goodstanding with his/her respective chapter.

Te opinions expressed in this newspaper are not necessarilythe opinions o a members chapter, the Greek community, or

the University o Washington.

Corrections

Te article in issue 24.1 titled Mr. Greek was written byKatherine Beuche

Photos or Mr. Greek were also contributed by MeganKamerman along with Desi Schatz


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3Tursday, April 11, 2013

Tug-of-War for Meany Hall

Q&A: Whats your favorite part about being Greek?

Meany Hall, UWs largest

auditorium, has not onlybecome iconic o our redbrick campus but with the

massive growth and success o studentevents, it has also become an increasinglyrelied upon resource to the UWcommunity.

While traditionally, many student eventshave been held in smaller locations, avariety o events such as Mr. and Ms. Greek,ASUW comedy shows, Desi Dhamaka, theCSSA Lunar New Year and the ASUW DragShow, are held at Meany Hall because theyhave outgrown their previous host venueson campus.

For example, CSSAs Lunar New Yearpreviously took place in Kane Hall, but dueto space constraints, hundreds were lewaiting in line outside, and were ultimatelyunable to attend.

Te College o Arts and Scienceshowever has expressed concern that studentneed or recital and perormance space isntbeing met and as a result has decided toprioritize academic work or Meany Hall,precluding them rom accommodatingstudent-organized events.

Communities organizing these eventshave been voicing rustration regardinghow this will limit the attendance and byextension, the scope and success o theirevents on campus.

Michael Kutz, ASUW Director o

University Aairs shares in their concern,

explaining, As students, we eel le out othe decision making process on this issue,and are hoping to preserve the impact theseevents have on campus community.

Te presence and inuence o aperormance or show on campus cultureis directly correlated to its attendance, andshiing events to smaller venues could havesignicant implications or the success ocampus-wide programming.

Kutz expands that Te events thatare aected span across campus, servinghuge segments o the UW. Each event hitsattendance o over a thousand, so many

students will be aected.

Currently, advocacy or a compromisesolution is underway. A potentialproposition allows or Meany Hall to be setaside or a guaranteed number o days oruse by student groups on campus.

It is our hope that all o the eventsthat occurred this year in Meany hall willcontinue again next year, Kutz stated, aswe believe that large programs like thesecreate lasting memories and are crucial ora vibrant campus community.

Contact Amber

[email protected]

Chapters requently hold ormal dances,

grab-a-dates, sisterhoods, brotherhoods,and dry exchanges to give members the

chance to socialize with each other in aun, activity-based environment. Sororitiesand raternities have done everything romrenting the Space Needle ballroom, hikes,rollerblading, bowling, and hundreds oother events throughout the Seattle area andbeyond.

Any senior could tell you that they wishthey had another our years to go back anddo it all over again. Greek graduates walkaway having created special bonds andlielong riendships within their chapter andthe Greek community.w

Oen many o those who graduate are sograteul or their experience that they take thechance to give back to their chapter. Tis can

be in the orm o internship opportunities,jobs, alumnae/alumni positions, and otherjob opportunities that keep them connectedto current members in the chapter.

Joining a chapter is a journey thatextends well beyond your time on campus,and is oen a large contributor towardspersonal and career related success in onesuture.

Other Greek students can testiy that,the connections between the Alumni andcurrent members is unbelievable. Teyalways come to members with opportunitiesor jobs, internships and other things allbecause we have a special bond and sharethe same values and ethics.

Te UW is an extremely large

campus and incoming students are oenoverwhelmed and eel out o place. TeGreek Community oers a sense o unitybetween all its dierent chapter members ina smaller community environment.

Maddy Scher, current UW reshmanand sorority member went throughrecruitment or this exact reason. Beingnew to a campus and rom out o state is a bigchange, Maddy stated, but participating inrecruitment with riends and becoming parto community makes you eel like you havea home away rom home.

From dry exchanges to philanthropiesand everything in between, Greek Lieoers many chances to network and make

riends, giving students the ability to notonly be scholars, but a part o a brotherhoodor sisterhood with connections all overthe world. Greek members undergraduateexperiences are lled with memories,connections, and relationships that will lasta lietime.

Greek Preview is an excellent time tosee a snapshot o Greek Lie and all o thewonderul things that it entails. Recruitmentcan be an intimidating experience, butattending Greek Preview is one o the bestways to make that process less intimidatingand more inormative.

Panhellenic and IFC are excellent sourcesto contact i you have urther questions.Tere are websites ull o inormation onrecruitment, scholarships, philanthropy,and other important acts to explore beoredeciding to take the next step and GO GREEK.We look orward to seeing you!

Contact [email protected]


@kimdowning17

cont. from cover

byAmber Amin

Eli WhiteKelsey HoodMarlee

FriedrichsonMaddie Cox

Te socialcommunity thatgoes with it; we

are thrown into anenvironment withthousands o other

people our agewhere people want

to make riends andhave un. Tere is

more to college than

academics, and ourhouses can teach

that balance.

Being Greekhas given me an

opportunity to growand thrive due tothe women it hasplaced in my lie.Being Greek hasinstilled in me asense o pride inmy community,

my sisterhood, andmysel.

My avorite part isbeing a member omy chapter and theGreek Communitymotivates me to domy best in whateverI undertake, wheth-

er that is school,work, career devel-

opment, or personalrelationships.

I like all o theevents in the GreekCommunity; theresalways somethingto do. Its nice toget involved with

such a wide varietyo philanthropies

and eel likeyoure making a

dierence.

My favorite part about being Greek is that I am a part of a smaller community within the greater Univer-

sity community. Since the community is so close and interconnected, its allowed me to develop long lasting

friendships that Ill have for the rest of my life .

- Stephen D.B. RyderPi Kappa Phi

Student Lie


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Spring Quarter in tApril

The boys are back in town!On Monday night Seattle welcomed the boys of summer back into their town and back into their hearts as the Mariners stiedthe Astros in a 3- 0 victory. While one win over a somewhat mediocre team may not be noteworthy, what is worth celebratingis the return of baseball season; the return of cracker jacks and foul balls, of three-strikes-your-out and of outings to the ballpark.

April marks the return of Sodo Mojo and the Mariner Moose, of another shot at one of those less-remembered timesin the beer garden, and of course, the return of our beloved King Felix. Dont miss the excitement TONIGHT as your very ownSeattle Mariners take on the Texas Rangers with King Felix on the mound. Making his rst home start since signing a seven year,

$175 million dollar deal with the Mariners, The King will be sure to put on a show to remember for his royal court.

Huskyfest - April 19UWs own spring block party in Red Square. KEXP will be broadcasting live with a host of live performances bylocal bands. Earth Day will be spotlighted with recognition of eco-friendly efforts and environmental stewardship.See sustainable fashion at the Trashion Show or volunteer with the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. There willalso be a variety of free giveaways including; free Top Pot Doughnuts, free T-shirts, and free Cupcake Royale cupcakes.

Festivities begin bright and early at 6am.

Anchor Splash -April 24 to May 4Delta Gammas popular pageant philanthropy pits male contestants from various fraternities against eachother in a variety of different competitions that showcase talent, creativity and physique. Events includelip-synching, a pool day complete with a belly op contest, pool relay and synchronized swimming, and

nishes off with the famous ex off. Proceeds go to benet the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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(AGSW)

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Astros vs Mariners

10

Phi Kappa Psi BeachDays

Astros vs Mariners

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Rangers vs Mariners

12

Rangers vs Mariners

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Rangers vs MarinersSounders vs Revolution

14Zeta Psi & Theta DeltaChi Joint Philanthropy

Alpha Xi DeltaAmaXIng run

Rangers vs Mariners

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Kappa Kappa GammaUltimate Frisbee

Competition

Tigers vs Mariners

17

Tigers vs Mariners

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Tigers vs Mariners

19 20

21 22Gamma Phi Beta

Crescent Classic

Alpha Sigma Phi

Phight for Life

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Anchor Splash

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Angels vs Mariners

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Angels vs Mariners

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Angels vs Mariners

28Delta Tau Deltas

Miss Greek

Angels vs Mariners

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Orioles vs Mariners

30Sigma Phi Epsilon Karts

Orioles vs Mariners

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e Greek CommunityMay

Representative Hans Zeiger Visits Alpha Epsilon Pi-May 2Join the UW Greek community on the evening of May 2nd for an opportunity to learn from our fellow students and elected ofcials todiscuss the important role civic engagement plays in our lives while on campus! The event is focused on the UW Greek community andcivic engagement - how we can work to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and develop the understanding, values,and motivation to make that difference through both political and non-political processes.

We are honored to be joined by Representative Hans Zeiger, Representative Marcus Riccelli, and Representative Chad Magendanz

from the Washington State Legislature as our keynote speakers. We will also hear from fraternity and sorority members about their

experiences being involved citizens in their communities. The evening will feature a panel discussion with our guests about the critical

roles students play as the future leaders of our communities. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Please email Alpha Epsilon Pi Civic Leadership Chairman David Weingarten at

[email protected] with any questions and to RSVP.

Greek Preview- May 11Te Greek community opens its doors to incoming high school seniors to allow them the opportunity to get a glance at what Greek lie has to oer. IFCVP o Membership Recruitment, Michael Johnson sees it as a chance or those that are unsure about going Greek, to see what we stand or, all o themorals behind each o our organizations, and the positive image we want to uphold as the Greek community. All potential new members will attend aninormational session about what being Greek is all about and tour chapter houses across the Greek community. All potential new raternity members willalso view a screening o Iron Man 3 and have the option to spend the night in a chapter house.

Greek Week -May 13 to May 17Tis annual estival is meant to uniy the Greek community over everything that is great about being Greek. Tis years theme is America and the weekis packed with un events, spirit days and competitions, concluding with a crowning coronation o the winning team. Monday will have a team exchangeand an outdoor movie. uesday boasts an American themed carnival with a hotdog eating contest, UW celebrity guest appearances, and an all Greekwater balloon ght. Wednesday is a competitions day complete with contests in bump, tag ootball, and volleyball. Tursdays schedule includes thepopular Red Bull chariot races and an all-Greek barbeque. On Saturday get ready or the annual ASUW spring show.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 29 30 1Anchor Splash (cont.)

Sigma Phi Epsilon Karts

Orioles vs Mariners

2 3 4

5 6Pi Beta Phi Arrow

Games

Lambda Chi Alpha

Watermelon Bust

7 8 9 10

Athletics vs Mariners

11 Greek Preview

Phi Kappa Theta5K Run

Athletics vs MarinersSounders vs Earthquakes

12

Athletics vs Mariners

13 Greek Week

ASUW Elections

14 Greek Week 15 Greek Week 16 Greek Week 17 Greek Week 18

Sounders vs FC Dallas

19 20Kappa Alpha Theta

Battleball

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Rangers vs Mariners

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Rangers vs Mariners

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Rangers vs Mariners

27Phi Kappa Sigma

Alpha Tau Omega

Padres vs Mariners

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Padres vs Mariners

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Currently Autism, a spectrumdisorder obstructing social skills,aects 1 in 88 people and 1 in 54males, yet o all research unding

Autism receives less than 5%.Te women o Alpha Xi Delta reuse

to accept numbers like this and in 2012took action by hosting our rst annual 5Krun to raise money and awareness or theirnational philanthropy, Autism Speaks.

Autism Speaks is the largest non-prot organization dedicated to creatingbrighter utures or those aected byautism spectrum disorder through researchunding, early intervention, treatment, andawareness campaigns.

Support rom the Greek Community aswell as the UW and Seattle communitieswas overwhelming and the event was aroaring success, ranking second nationallyas the largest Alpha Xi Delta undraiser or

Autism Speaks.Tis year, the women o Alpha

Xi Delta are at it again but this time,were striving or rst! On Sunday,April 14th at Green Lake Park,Alpha Xi Delta will be hosting oursecond annual AmaXIng Challenge5K un run and we want you to be apart o it!

Te un will begin at 10 orcheck-in and opening ceremoniesand the run will kick o at 11,ollowed by a closing ceremony.Registration will be $15 or adultsand $10 or children and includesan event t-shirt.

With a live DJ, raes, awardsand a special appearance by Harrythe Husky, the AmaXIng Challenge5K is sure to be bigger and better thanbeore, you wont want to miss it!


6Te Greek Voice

Philanthropy

Want your chapters philanthropy eatured in Te Greek Voice? eMail us at [email protected]

Alpha Xi Deltas AmaXIng Challenge 5KbyAmber Amin

Credit Desi Schatz

All GreekService Week

*University Congregational United Church o Christ -45th & 16th St.

*University Lutheran Church 50th St.*University emple Methodist Church 42nd & Te

Ave*University Christian Church 15th & 50th St.

April 8-12, 2013Friday

1:30-3:30 pmBoys & Girls Club

CarnivalUniversity Christian

Church*

Wednesday8 am-5 pmHabitat or

Humanity BuildRainier Vista, Seattle

~Closed Event,Participants Already

Chosen~

10 amSack LunchDistribution

Meet at Teta Xi, 18th St.

Monday3:30 pm

All-GreekStreet Clean

Meet on 17th & 47thMedian

4-8 pmYogurtland

FundraiserNight!Yogurtlandon the Ave

-Must bring fyer-

uesday5-8:30 pmeen FeedMeal eam

University empleMethodist Church*

5 pmPrepare Sack LunchesUniversity Lutheran

Church*

Tursday10 am-4 pmeen Feed

Day o CaringUniversity LutheranChurch*& University

emple

Methodist Church*

6:30 pmAthlete Auctionor Relay or Lie

Psi Upsilon, 47th St. be-tween 18th & 19th St.

oiletries Drive or een Feed

All Points From Service Week Go owards Greek Week Points!

David Gillam


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7Tursday, April 11, 2013

Communities

Most University o Washingtonstudents include theIntramural ActivitiesBuilding (IMA) in their

weekly routine, especially now, in thespring, that walking to the gym no longerresults in getting drenched by the Seattlerain.

One can consistently nd members othe Greek Community in the cardio rooms,liing weights, or shooting hoops, but theIMA oers some unique opportunitiesand events that are not as well known.Tis spring quarter is a great time to mixup your regular workout routine and trysomething new!

New Sel-Deense Class or Women

Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. issexually assaulted, reports Te Rape Abuseand Incest National Network (RAINN)website.Attempted assault is a real issue that manycollege students ace, and living in a majorcity, such as Seattle, UW students are noexception. Tis spring quarter the IMA isoering a new ve-week course called SelDeense or Women. Tis one-hour classwill be on Tursdays rom 4:45 p.m. to 5:45p.m. and the cost is only $20.

Mindul Stress Reduction

Tis is a new class oered to helpstudents learn how to cope with the stressand anxiety that can be easily becomeoverwhelming. It is also aimed to empowerand build up condence. Dr. RichardBerger, a UW Proessor Emeritus, will teachthe course. Sessions will be Wednesdaysrom 5:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. and the cost is$120.SportsIntramural sports or this season are soccer,soball, ultimate Frisbee, and bowling.Create a team or your chapter or createa co-ed team and sign up with multiplechapters! Playing on an intramural team isa un way to meet other people in the Greek

Community and also make riends who arenot Greek afliated.

Te Rain City Sendake part in a university-wide top-roperock climbing and bouldering competitionon Saturday, April 13. Students andaculty rom all colleges in the PacicNorthwest are welcome to enter as a teamor individuals and the day will be splitinto multiple heats based on skill level.Tis is a Northwest Collegiate Climbing

Competition (NC3) event.

Even MoreNew tness classes at the IMA duringspring quarter include: Cardio Combo,Cardio Funk, Boot Camp, and Circuitraining. Additionally, there will be atwo weekend-long American Red CrossLieguard raining in May.

Contact Laurel

[email protected]

Spring Into Action: IMA PreviewbyLaurel Rice

During spring quarter canoeing,Greek Week, philanthropies,and rolicking in the sun all vieto steal your ocus away rom

academics.Balancing schoolwork with all o the

events occurring in the Greek community,on campus, and in your personal lie canbe overwhelming i you dont intentionallytake control o your time.

With diligent, systematic planning anda bit o discipline, it is possible to overcomeprocrastination, accomplish your goals,and make time to participate in all the unspring quarter has to oer.

At its most basic level, the majority ohuman actions are done out o habit. Howyou spend your morning, how you interactwith people, how you think, and how youstudy are all largely determined by habit.Tat said, a beautiul act about lie is thateveryone is capable o changing his or herhabits to be a happier and more eectiveindividual.

Te key to eective use o your timethrough developing positive habits isplanning. o begin, you must know yourgoals and priorities. Remind yoursel eachday o your biggest lie goals and align yourevery action toward that end.

I you have a habit that is negativelyimpeding upon your path toward yourgoals such as eating unhealthy or wastingtime on Facebook, you must remove thesebehaviors rom your daily routine.

It takes tremendous amounts odiscipline to change yoursel but thedividends are immense. In the nextparagraphs, I will break down a method

anyone can ollow to eectively manageones time.

Each morning wake up at least an hourbeore you have to be anywhere and planyour day out. Give class and studying itsproper time. Ten, allot time or meals,working out, and jobs.

Finally, do not neglect to give due timeto catching up with amily, socializing withriends, and being involved in your chapter,church, and other organizations. Its thatsimple.

Lay out on a sheet o paper when,where, and or how long you will be doingeach o your daily activities. Te hardpart is sticking with your plan and stayingdisciplined. Tere will be ailures but each

day you must try again until it becomeshabit.

Sometimes you will have conictingevents. When this is the case, you willhave to determine which action is most inharmony with your goals, your morals, andyour happiness.

Skipping class to attend a Greek Weekunction, or example, is a conundrumwe all must deal with. Sometimes you cancompromise and show up late to the event,once class is over. Other times you can onlypick one so you must analyze which o thetwo choices are best or you overall.

You must have the maturity to ignorethe instant gratication o the un youmight have now at the event and compare

that with the long-term consequences odoing poorly in a class.

While we all want to have un and beinvolved in other activities, you can moreeectively balance your commitmentsand accomplish your goals throughintentionally structuring your day.

By cutting out the bad habits in yourlie and strengthening the good ones, youwill nd you have time to do more thanever beore and have the most un andullling time you possibly can in the GreekCommunity.


Spring Quarter Time ManagementbyRoss Zeiger

Women practice self-defence techniques in

new class offered at the IMA

Megan Kamerman

Ultimate frisbee is one of the many intramural sports offered during Spring quarter

Studentsbalance a busy social schedule and academics

Student Lie

Megan Kamerman


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Sorority SpotlightTe Greek Voice

Phi Delta Theta

he Alpha chapter o Phi DeltaTeta Fraternity has ruled over itsplot in the Greek Community orover 100 years now, towering glass

windows staring out over 21st while a greatwall o bricks looks out across 47th.

Te majesty o the building cannot bedenied, but, just as with any Greek Chapter,it is not the physical attributes o the housethat make it what it is but rather what onends inside that denes it.

Phi Delta Teta was ounded onDecember 26th, 1848 at Miami University(Ohio) on three principles: Friendship,Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. It isthese oundations, not those o the house,that draw young men, young leaders and

lielong riends to Phi Delts.As a chapter with a long past, arriving in

1901 as the third chapter house on campus,Phi Delta Teta has played host to a greatnumber o uture gures o ame, includingHank Ketchum, the creator o Dennis theMenace, and om OKeee, ullys CoeeFounder.

Coming hand in hand with being oneo UWs oldest and most storied chapterhouses, however, Phi Delts has acedits are share o rocky roads as well. Atthe end o spring quarter 2009 Phi DeltaTeta decided to start over. Disbandingor just one quarter, a team was set up bythe national board to get Phi Delta Tetaback on track as one o UWs original and prestigious raternities.

Troughout this re-colonization processthe chapter retained its status as one o theonly dry raternities at the Universityo Washington, ollowing their nationalguidelines that disallow any alcohol at allinside the chapter house. Tis rule diersrom other raternities on campus as itpertains to those Phi Delts that may be oage, as even they are not allowed to drink intheir house.

For some this may seem like a drasticmeasure, but or others it may seem likejust what they are looking or. Withoutthe constant distraction o alcohol theremay be an easier path to riendship, good

grades and healthy liestyles that Phi Delta

Teta has ound the key to. Besides, thereare always places on Te Ave to keep theupperclassmen entertained.

Te reorganization process that PhiDelta Teta went through in 2009 was donein an attempt to up its recruitment numbersand bring about more activity in the house.Tis commitment by the raternitys nationalboard scan only mean positive things orthe uture o such a historic chapter, andPhi Delta Teta remains a strong presencein the University o Washingtons GreekCommunity.


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In 1874 the rst Sigma Kappa chapterwas ounded by ve strong women atColby College in Waterville, Maine.Mary Carey Low Carver, Ida Mabel

Fuller Pierce, Frances Elliotl Mann Hall,Elizabeth Gorham Hoag, and Louise HelenCoburn were the only emale students atthe university, so, with the permission othe Colby College administration, theyunited and created Sigma Kappa. Tis all-woman raternity started as a literary andsocial society and has since evolved into anationally recognized sorority.

Sigma Kappa, which now has110 collegiate chapters across the nation,

is oen represented by a dove or heart.Although the signicance o the doveis only revealed during the initiationceremony, the heart is an accurate symbol

o Sigma Kappa because it represents thesororitys motto, One Heart, One Way.

Te signicance o the sororitys colors,maroon and lavender, are also only revealedduring the initiation o new members andis not discussed with anyone outside thechapter.

However, the explanation behind SigmaKappas ower is one o the ew stories thatcan be shared with outsiders. Wild purpleowers were the owers the ounderso Sigma Kappa saw as they strolledthroughout the Colby College campus,which is why this ower represents thesorority.

Since it was ounded in the 1800s,Sigma Kappa has become involved withmultiple philanthropic projects. In 1918,the sorority declared Maine Coast Sea

Mission as its rst national philanthropy.Tis organization provides hope andencouragement or amilies in coastaland island communities through supportgroups, nancial assistance, and otheremergency aid programs.

In 1954, the sorority became the rstto take action against Alzheimers diseasewhen it partnered with the nationalAlzheimers Association to research theillness. In act, Sigma Kappa has becomeone o the nations leading contributors toAlzheimers disease prevention.

Te third organization the sororityworks with is Inherit the Earth. Tis

organization strives to improve the healtho our planet. In order to support theSigma Kappa Foundation, the Universityo Washington chapter hosts the Ultra-Violet undraiser, in which raternity mencompete to earn the title o King o theCastle.

Sigma Kappa has many strongattributes, but the sororitys dedication tophilanthropy is certainly one o its mostremarkable qualities.

At the University o Washington, SigmaKappa has proved to be a well-roundedchapter that values personal growth,service, riendship and loyalty.

Since it was ounded by ourteenstudents on April 29th, 1910, the Mu

chapter has earned both local and nationalawards. It has also had two membersserve as Sigma Kappa National Presidents.2011 was a particularly successully orthe Mu chapter. UW Sigma Kappas wonthree University o Washington Greekawards: Outstanding Community Service,Excellence in Alumnae Relations, andAlumna Advisor o the Year.

In the same year they received multiplenational awards including Honorable

Mention: Lorah S. Monroe Award, anaward given or excellence in new memberprogramming, and Honorable Mention:Academic Excellence Award or opScholarship.

Te ladies o Sigma Kappa at theUniversity o Washington have lived in abeautiul house on 22nd avenue which isoen described as a castle. Te house was

designed by Joseph Skoog, the husband o aSigma Kappa alumna. It is protected by theSeattle Landmark Preservation Board and isconsidered a historical landmark.


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