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The negative effects of going Greek outweigh the benefits

The negative effects of going Greek outweigh the benefits

By Jack Baker | February 2, 2011

Fraternities are just not for me. In my time at NIU, I have never once considered joining one. Sure, a lot of people see them as a way to make new friends, have fun or get more out of their college experience, but I just do not see the appeal. I have...

Going Greek benefits the individual and the community

Going Greek benefits the individual and the community

By Kathryn Minniti | February 2, 2011

The best way to be involved in a school organization, obtain leadership qualities and make friends that will last a lifetime while keeping your grades up is to go Greek. Before you start thinking of the all of the negative stereotypes that go along with...

A candlelight vigil held for Andrea Will on Tuesday night at the Sigma Kappa's Delta Zeta chapter at NIU.  Led by Chapter President Angela Sheppard.

Sigma Kappa sorority holds a candlelight vigil for fellow sister

By Alex Fiore | November 16, 2010

The Sigma Kappa sorority held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night in honor of former Eastern Illinois University Sigma Kappa sister Andrea Will, who was murdered in 1998. "We thought this was a small way to contribute," said Angela Sheppard, Sigma Kappa...

Hopeful girls participate in soroity rush

By David Matz | September 16, 2010

Girls throughout campus have begun the pledging process after completing rush Sunday. The three-day long formal process of the College Panhellenic Council (CPC) sorority rush allowed potential new members to tour the house and meet the girls behind the...