Smaller sororities strive for recognition

By Michelle Esposito

Wednesday afternoon’s Organizational Expo allowed NIU sororities, Phi Beta Chi and Zeta Sigma Chi to promote their organizations outside of Rush.

Phi Beta Chi, a social sorority, does not go through formal Rush because of its smaller size, said President Michelle Mulsoff.

Racquel Morales, second vice president of Phi Beta Chi, said the sorority’s size also keeps them from competing against the other sororities.

“Our biggest problem is people think we’re a service sorority because we are so small,” said Quimby Roniss, social chair for Phi Beta Chi.

Roniss said although Phi Beta Chi is a national sorority, Pan Hellenic Council doesn’t set a quota for their sorority because of its size.

Musloff said Phi Beta Chi will be having another Rush sometime in November. In addition, Zeta Sigma Chi will also have an informal Rush.

The sorority, which is in its second year, is not considered a national sorority but the organization has been working hard to get publicity, said President Irma Ceuvas.

She said the group is hoping to get support from other colleges so that it can be considered national sometime soon.

Laura Murillo, secretary for Zeta Sigma Chi, said that since they have been active less than two years, they are associates of the Pan Hellenic Council which means which they are allowed to attend meetings, but not vote.

Treasurer Linda Nila said there are 17 members and it is open to anyone. Zeta Sigma Chi will hold informal Rush Sept. 21 to 24.