On Friday, the Sigma Pi Fraternity held a fundraiser for the families of the victims in New York City.

The party was held at 917 Edgebrook Road in the basement of the fraternity house. Popular deejays, Eric K from Club UN and Billy the Kid from Club Nocturnal, provided live entertainment.

There were 250 to 300 people in attendance. No alcoholic beverages were allowed, and no one under the age of 18 was permitted. In order to ensure the safety of the party, the campus police were on active duty.

Randi Kennedy, a freshman math major, enjoyed being at a party where everyone was having a great time without the hassle of illegal activity.

“I think that what the Sigma Pi frat did was great. Even though it was a party and everyone was supposed to have a good time, I really appreciate the fact that people didn’t lose focus on what the party was actually supposed to be about,” Kennedy said.

Frank Conforti, a senior marketing major and Sigma Pi member, felt the fraternity should contribute to a worthwhile cause after witnessing the horrific events of the terrorist attacks.

“It was terrible. Initially it was supposed to be a fundraiser for the house, but after seeing that, we felt like we had to do something,” Conforti said.

The party was titled “Reload,” because the proceeds are going to the American Red Cross, which is a group the fraternity has donated to in the past.

Junior corporate communication major, Ryan Youstra, a Sigma Pi member, said half of the proceeds will go to the families of the victims from New York.

“Basically with the money we make from this party, we want to benefit the families from the New York crisis. We’re going to send 50 percent of that. We hope that the money we make makes a pretty significant difference.”

Figures from the proceeds have not been announced. There will be an update on the amount of money raised from the party.

Senior corporate communication major, Matthew Marconi, describes the significance of the Sigma Pi Fraternity.

“The meaning behind Sigma Pi is to mold men into better people and benefit the community by what they can provide.”