Issue 4 Volume 24 Monday, May 6th, 2013 University of Washington

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Panhellenic Greek Preview by Jonathan Iwazaki provide a different variation of Greek preview, which coincides with their respective chapter organizations. UW Panhellenic is responsible for overseeing 18 different sororities in the University of Washington community. These sorority chapters will put together an appropriate glimpse of what women are to expect as future sorority members. It will be in essence, an introduction of the fall recruitment process. For these women, the day begins with a short orientation at Kane Hall about the unique sorority life experience within the UW Greek community. From there, all of the potential new members will have the opportunity to tour six different sorority chapter houses. These will not be run-of-the-mill tours though; they will be a chance to get acquainted with the different rounds of the formal recruitment process. Potential new members will have one-on-one conversations with active sorority members that may mimic what to expect during the real deal when fall comes around. Women will receive brief introductions to the chapter houses, but the tours are not intended to advertise any chapter over another, they are to sell going Greek instead. This is in not a substitute for formal recruitment in the fall, but instead a taste of what the process consists of. While Greek preview is only intended to be an introduction, it could also be considered a mental preparation or a slight head start. As a fraternity man, the sorority formal

Interview with Krista Bennitt Pikes House Mom Dinner

Luke Picking

Greek Preview Welcomes New Dawgs to the Greek Community

An in depth look into what potential new members will experience during both the IFC and Panhellenic events
recruitment process is a very foreign concept and therefore it makes complete sense to get a rundown of what is to come. Now, it should not come as a surprise that I cannot provide any firsthand Panhellenic Greek preview experience into this article, but luckily some sorority women were kind enough to lend some additional perspective: It was nerve wracking at first but was great prep for real recruitment. It was great because it gave me a really good idea of what to expect in the sense of what the conversations would be like. It got me familiar with many of the houses and I found I was less nervous going in to recruitment on the fall! It reaffirmed my decision to go Greek! I was not going to go Greek because I only knew the stereotypes since none of my family went Greek. I saw a flier for Greek preview and I did it. I started talking to the girls and realized theyre just like me. I highly recommend it and its extremely helpful. Those may all sound like biased statements, but they were all quotes from sorority women across the community. The consensus: potential new members have found the event to be extremely fun and helpful. Clearly, Greek preview will be an easy way to better understand the formal recruitment tactics that sororities will host in the fall, but it will also be a chance to meet people from all over. Any and all are welcomed and encouraged to try out Greek life, because in a community this big anyone is bound to find the right fit. Diversity is a term that has always been thrown around, but preaching it is different than living it and any chapter would be open to someone a little different than the one that came before. It explains why the community takes Greek preview so seriously. The point of the Panhellenic Greek preview remains as a guide for any potential new member, from a 3rd generation legacy to a student whos the first in the family to go Greek. The message remains the same: Go Greek. IFC Greek Preview by Luke Picking or many incoming UW students and potential new members (PNMs), informal recruitment can seem like a daunting endeavor. To help introduce PNMs to the UW Greek community, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) will once again host Greek Preview on May 11th. During Greek Preview, PNMs are introduced to several chapters in the Greek community. Beginning at noon, the new UW students will be split into groups and led around to different chapter houses. At each house, the chapters recruitment chairmen will lead a tour for the PNMs or their parents in order to give a glimpse into

t is that time again; the long, cold, and rainy winter has ended and brought out the University tour groups that parade across campus, full of wide-eyed seniors and transfer students pondering to themselves, How am I ever going to find my classes next year? The Greek community attracts its own vast array of potential new members as well. Many with their first big question answered: Am I coming to UW next year? This is answered with a resounding yes, but their second big question remains: Am I going Greek next year? Walking around and surveying different chapters can only provide so many scenic answers, and lets face it, nobody takes the time to read anymore so it is doubtful that all potential new members will scan through every inch of the UW Greek website. There however remains a great alternative that gift wraps all the research and guesswork into one attractive package. Greek preview serves as an informative peek into what this community has in store for potential new members. On May 11th, the Greek community will welcome any students curious about joining its network of thriving societies. An orientation of sorts, that is intended to provide a clearer picture of the principles behind the various organizations and bodies that govern them. Both the UW Panhellenic Association and the UW Interfraternal Council will

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What a Year It Has Been in the New HUB

by Sarah Berkes
riginally built in 1949, the student union for UW, now known as the Husky Union Building or HUB, is home to student government and organizations, recreation and dining facilities and houses various offices and services. Both student and faculty and staff anticipated the opening of the original 71,000 square foot building with an enthusiastic reception. Seen as the hub of campus life, the Washington Daily coined the term HUB in the early 1950s, just before the 1952 addition that more than doubled the size of the building. This expansion added another deck to the building with a ballroom, game room, barbershop and additional food services. Over the next decade, the HUB saw continuous additions that brought it to its present 262,000 square feet. From 2010-2012, the most current renovation, driven by student initiatives, was meant to reach four goals of creating a welcoming space, open the building, connect to the campus and build community. With a reopened and totally redesigned floor plan, the HUB offers Huskies the tools required for any necessity. Open Monday Thursday 7am to 11pm, Friday 7am to midnight, and Saturday 8am-midnight, the HUB still offers all the amenities of the original building plus many more. Students will find the basement space filled with a meditation room, the RSO offices, a bowling center, billiards and table tennis as well as many other games. The ground floor is home to the University Bookstore, which carries a great collection of Husky gear similar to the Ave location. You will also find many dining halls and even a Subway! Going up to the other floors, students will find the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), ASUW Commissions and Services, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (home of the Greek Voice production!), Event Information, lounges, and especially, the ASUW Bike Shop, Commuter Commons with Dawg Prints Station, and Lyceum. The ASUW Bike Shop provides fast and affordable bicycle repairs to promote healthy activity and ways of transportation. Some of their services include, but arent limited too, full bike tune-ups, brake adjustments, flat fixes, and parts ordering. To learn more about the nonprofit undergraduate student government at the University of Washington, ASUW, visit them in HUB 121! They house many programs, services and events for students on campus. The ASUW works closely with the Student Advisory Office (SAO) and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) in providing services for not only undergraduates but also clubs and graduate students Located in HUB 236, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) serves as the main contact in the coordination of individual Recognition Agreements between the University of Washington and the fraternities and sororities associated with the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils.

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Luke Picking The OFSL is used by the executive boards of both councils, and is also used by our staff at the Greek Voice. Fraternity and sorority member frequent the office to turn in forms, meet with advisors, and check out grade reports. Nearby these important offices, the Lyceum and ballrooms, as well as many other meeting / event rooms on the second and third floors are offered at discounted rates to provide students and student organizations meeting and event space in the HUB. Student organizations are eligible for one meeting for two hours or less per week in small and mid-sized meeting rooms for free as long as they are requested at least three business days in advance. Larger rooms are listed on the HUBs ratesheet to reflect only the room reservation cost. Additional charges will be applied for equipment, furnishings, food services, cleaning, etc. To access these reservation costs and receive step-by-step directions on the reservation process, have your student UWNetID ready and visit HUB Event Services. To find more information about the HUB and all that it offers for you to get involved, there are events and important updates daily on their Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter accounts as well as the main webpage, hub.washington.edu.

Luke Picking Contact Sarah sberkes@gmail.com

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Greek Voice Editorial Staff

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Luke Picking 15 Interfraternity Council Vice President of Public Relations uwgreekvoice@gmail.com Marissa Freeman 14 Panhellenic Association Vice President of Public Relations uwgreekvoice@gmail.com

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The content of this newspaper accurately represents the current values of the University of Washington Greek community. All contributions are made by active Greek members in good standing with his/her respective chapter. The opinions expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily the opinions of a members chapter, the Greek community, or the University of Washington.

Corrections
In Issue 23.3, ASUW Road to Election, candidates Alex Fraser and Daniel Nguyens names were spelled incorrectly. Kyle Curtis is a member of Delta Lambda Phi

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what fraternity life is like at UW. The day will conclude with a trip to see Iron Man 3 at a private showing. PNMs will then have the opportunity to spend the night at a chapter house. While many recruitment is in full swing at most chapters, with high school seniors from local high schools frequenting the community, Greek Preview primarily gives out of state students a chance to see what Greek life is all about. For these students, Greek Preview provides a great opportunity to experience the Greek community during the academic year, something that is not possible for many. Added last year, the overnight option has further incentivised non-resident PNMs from attending the event. The option was first introduced by past IFC VP of Recruitment, and current President Cody Saben as a way to introduce new member live-in to those unfamiliar to this unique opportunity. Current VP of Recruitment Michael Johnson again brought the idea to the associated presidents, who passed it unanimously. Along with the overnight option, the fraternity presidents agreed to a 24 hour no alcohol policy beginning noon on Saturday, and ending on Sunday. Keeping the Greek community dry promotes values based recruiting at the forefront, an effort the IFC is committed to upholding. This policy also is congruent with the Fraternal Information and Programming Group (FIPG) guidelines on recruitment practices. As with the exchange policy, all member chapters of the IFC are committed to upholding these guidelines. Last year, the Saturday concluded with a poker night, at which the recruitment chairmen from each chapter were welcome to attend. This year, the PNMs will be seeing Iron Man 3 at a private showing. While recruitment chairs were able to attend last year, they will not be able to attend the movie screening this year. VP of Recruitment Michael Johnson explained that this allowed for PNMs to take a break from the intense recruiting they experience during the day. Attending the movie without chapter recruitment chairmen will allow the PNMs to relax and feel revitalized for their overnight stay at a chapter house. While Greek Preview gives PNMs an introduction to the UW Greek community, it is not a substitute for the informal recruitment process. After attending the event, PNMs are encouraged to keep in contact with the chapters they are most interested in joining. Greek Preview provides the opportunity for chapters to recruit new Greeks, rather than just new chapter members. While recruitment chairman may constantly be thinking about extending their next bid, Greek Preview provides a weekend to refocus on what it truly means to be a fraternity gentleman, and why it is truly the best choice one can make to go Greek.

Q&A: What is Your Most Embarrassing Childhood Story?

Rebecca Endrizzi

When I was little, my biggest fear was thunder and lightening. One day I was in the back yard in playing in the rain, all of a sudden lightening struck the ground in my neighbors yard and I flipped out. I booked it inside to find my mom. I ran up to her and tried to put my head between her knees and yelled I want to go back in! Thats when my mom figured out I knew where babies came from.

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Joel Mickelson

Flashback to those exciting middle school pep assemblies when everyone is dressed up and ready to dominate the other classes in fun competition. Out in front of a few hundred kids, two other kids and I were about to partake in an intense food eating contest! Basically they blindfolded us and the first to finish the caramel apple won... People literally didnt talk to me for over a week because of how badly I reeked of onions.

Jordan Graham

My junior year of high school, we had a fire drill and we all had to evacuate to the football field. On my way back to class, I took a shortcut up the hill. While I was walking up the hill my foot slipped, and I fell and slid down in the mud. When I spent the rest of the day covered in mud from my waist down.

Rachael Levine

When I was little I was at daycare and found a dried bean on the floor. I tried to put it in my friends ear but they wouldnt let me so I put it in my own ear, after like a month my mom noticed that I couldnt hear as well and thought I was going deaf so she took me to the doctor and they found out I had a bean in my ear...

OFSL Interview with Krista Bennitt

Assistant Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Panhellenic Advisor
by Marina Taylor
I got more joy out of tutoring the women in my chapter and seeing them achieve their potential than I did with taking upper level classes Bennitt explained in regards to accounting. Then in 2010 she earned her masters Educational Leadership and College Student Development and found that she could in fact pursue her dream career. After applying to similar positions at various universities all over the country, she was offered the position of Panhellenic advisor and co-director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life here at the University of Washington. Its a lot of meetings, Krista described, as she pointed to the jam-packed calendar opened up on her laptop. She explained that as assistant director, her work is very hands on. With weekly meetings with every exec officer, bi-quarterly meetings with chapter presidents, her job requires constant correspondence and checking in on things. However, she clarified that the officers have been elected into their positions so she wants them to be the leaders. I advise them but its their decision to make. I always want them to succeed but sometimes they need to fall before they learn, Bennitt said. Learning by many of her own failures, she believes that its not about the failures themselves, but about how you respond which is crucial. While her goals change with every quarter, she explained there are specific underlying goals that she aims for. She plans to focus on working with the board to streamline processes by emphasizing the importance of transparency, communication, and staying on task. Continuing to foster relationships with other departments as well as alumni is also an important goal, which she plans to achieve by making meaningful connections to allow her to be the best resource for students. The last main goal she addressed was focusing on the why of things. A lot of the things we do whether its what I do on a day to day basis, or in the Panhellenic

or Panhellenic Advisor Krista Bennitt, going Greek was something that she never really pictured herself doing. Growing up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she watched as her older sister became a Chi Omega at Oklahoma State University. Bennitt showed her rebellious side by expressing disinterest in following in her sisters footsteps. Bennitt explained, I had the little sister syndrome, revealing that it was her mother who made her go through recruitment after she too decided to attend OSU. I went through recruitment saying I refuse to be in Chi Omega but I kept going back and falling in love with it, she described. So in the fall of 2004, contrary to previous notions, Krista became a member of the Tau Beta chapter of Chi Omega. In college Krista earned the nickname of Campus Climber through her extensive involvement both within her chapter and on campus. She was a member of the Cardinal Cabinet she was in charge of campus activities and served as Treasurer. Her experiences changed her outlook as she made relationships with many interesting people and honed in on her leadership experiences. She explained that the things she extracted from her time in her chapter werent just the friendships. Rather it was learning how to deal with different personalities, be a leader, hold people accountable, and understand mutual respect, all things to bring with her into the professional world. As Krista wrapped up her undergrad at OK State she still had desires to run for Panhellenic. She knew several of the board members and was offered a part time advisor position, a job usually reserved for graduate students.. Realizing that pursuing her accounting career by getting a CPA seemed less and less appealing, she decided to browse different grad programs and found herself wishing that she could keep doing what she was doing for a living.

community, I want students to focus on purpose and intention. In regard to the remainder of the quarter, Bennitt expressed her excitement for being in recruitment mode as chapter officers and Panhellenic officers are doing an excellent job of pushing recruitment as a good area for women. Specifically, Bennitt looks forward to Be Bold Day as a chance to face issues on campus about women empowerment. As to what keeps her job interesting year-toyear, Bennitt explained that it is getting a whole new board with new people to meet each with different personalities in charge of different things, and learning how to balance them.

Panhellenic Greek Preview Contact Jonathan jiwazaki@uw.edu IFC Greek Preview Contact Luke uwgreekvoice@gmail.com

Contact Marina marinataylor@yahoo.com

Monday
Theme: Pin/Formal Attire
Event Location: Chapter Houses
Chapter Decorating Competiton (~5-8 PM)

Tuesday
Theme: Proud to Wake Up in America (Pajama Day)
Tug-of-War/Balloon Fight (1-2:00) Hot Dog Eating with Presidents Pie-a-Prez (Panhellenic), Pies are $2 (3:00) Sumo Suit Wrestling Dunk Tank with GC Celebrities ASUW EAC Booth (Vote!)

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Friday
Theme: Chapter Letters
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Green Competition (2:00-4) Movie Night (9:15-11:15)

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he Greek Week Committee has been working tirelessly to plan events that will bring the chapters of the greek community together during Greek Week. This year the purpose of Greek Week is the same as it has been past years, but the IFC and Panhellenic associations are taking a slightly different approach to uniting and celebrating the greek community. As always, there will be numerous opportunities for chapters to get involved. However, this year, merely participating in events will not earn teams points. In order to earn points, teams will have to win games and contests. Placing more emphasis on competition will encourage teams to really get to know each other and bond throughout the week. This has already proved to be true although Greek Week has not even begun. Many teams have already attended social events, such as barbecues, together. As the greek communitys favorite week of the year quickly approaches, teams are encouraged to get together and prepare for a fun, competitive, and patriotic week!

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by Katherine Bueche
Nothing gets fraternity gentlemen more competitive than a bit of football especially when competing for a sororitys philanthropy. Pi Beta Phi is holding their annual Arrow Games this spring quarter, and any fraternity can create a flag football team to represent their chapter as well participating in a weeks worth of fun events. Kicking off the week of Arrow Games is the first round of flag football, as well as an ice cream feed at the Pi Phi house on Monday. Tuesday is another round of flag football,

Pi Beta Phi Arrow Games

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and an event new to Arrow Games this year, which is a food-eating contest. Wednesday is more football and a slam dunk competition at Denny field, where last year Dubs made an appearance, and Thursday is continuing football and an opportunity to pay for a pie to pie-a-pi-phi that evening. Wrapping up the week is the flag football championship games and the awards ceremony, which gives awards for overall winner as well as each individual competition. The competition is fierce for this annual

Courtesy of UW Pi Beta Phi event and with around $5000 being raised last year, the bar is set even higher this time around. When asked for a funny memory from previous Arrow Games, Pi Phis VP of philanthropy Faith Katsman said, Once I was accidentally tackled by two guys on the sideline and got sent to the ER because I thought my leg broke. One of the guys was actually on the football team. All this effort, football, and hard work from the fraternity gentlemen and Pi Phis goes towards raising money for their philanthropy, Read. Lead. Achieve. Katsman says, Read. Lead. Achieve. is our literacy platform, which encompasses our literacy initiatives and literacy vision: that Pi Beta Phi leads the way to a more literate society. Pi Beta Phi accomplishes this vision by providing tools, which support literacy skill development and engaging initiatives with young children. With a cause close to many, and a fierce and fun competition, Arrow Games will definitely be a memorable philanthropy this spring quarter.

Courtesy of UW Pi Beta Phi

Contact Katherine katherinebeuche@gmail.com

Kappa Alpha Theta Battleball

by Ross Zeiger

n an average year, over 600,000 American children experience foster care. Each one of these children are removed from their homes on account of abuse or neglect. Tragically, with numbers this large it is difficult to help find stable homes for every kid. The National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association or CASA is a network of volunteers who represent the best interests of these neglected children. Primarily in the courtroom, CASA volunteers work hard to secure every child a safe and permanent residence. Now, the women of Kappa Alpha Theta are proud to announce Theta Battleball, their fourth annual philanthropy event benefiting CASA. To be held May 20th-24th, this week long event aims to raise money and awareness for CASA while guaranteeing a fun time for all who participate.

Last year we had 19 teams and raised $3,200. This year already, we have 24 teams registered and were not done. Weve invited the crew team and the resident halls to participate so we are looking forward to a large, eclectic group of competitors, said sophomore Chelsea Brogan, president of Thetas. In addition to the teams, Muscle Milk and Energy Gummies have signed on as sponsors for the week. Be sure to stop by and get your fix of protein and caffeine. The festivities will include a dodgeball tournament, a hot dog eating contest, Pie-aTheta, and a talent show. All of the events are competitive and scored. Last years winner, Tau Kappa Epsilon, is looking to defend their title. The talent show always draws the Greek communities finest musicians and comedians. The performances are judged by the Theta freshmen class based upon talent, creativity, and execution. Last years winners were Alex Maddox from Beta Theta Pi and Max Grinberg from Alpha Delta Phi who teamed up and entertained everyone with a musical performance. Of course, the main attraction of Battleball is the dodgeball tournament. Happening every afternoon from May 20th-May 24th at Denny Field on campus, everyone is welcome to stop by and cheer on your favorite team. According to Courtesy of UW Theta sophomore Tally Swanson, The guys get

Courtesy of UW Theta really into the games. Its a ton of fun for everyone. Despite all the fun, its important to remember the good cause that is being supported. After last years Battleball, Olivia Gaffney and three other Thetas had the opportunity to present the money raised to CASA at their national convention in downtown Seattle. Its so awesome knowing that the money is going to a great cause and kids lives will be improved from our work. Im excited for another fun event and to raise even more money this year! said Olivia.

Contact Ross rosszei@yahoo.com

Philanthropies Coming Up
May 6-10th - Lambda Chi Alpha, Watermelon Bust May 11th - Phi Kappa Theta, Hoops for Hope 2k13 May 27th - 31st - Alpha Tau Omega, Spike Duchenne

Feeds & Other Events

May 6th - UW All-Greek Photo, Red Square, 12:20 PM May 18th - ASUW Spring Show, Rainier Vista, 3:00 PM June 1st - Alpha Delta Phi, Bubble Bash, Quad, 10:00-2 PM

Want your chapters philanthropy featured in The Greek Voice? eMail us at uwgreekvoice@gmail.com

Member Profile : Sean Flinn

Monday, May 6th, 2013

by Steph Hamill

Community
and the journey to playoffs, Sean stated, We started the season with a very new and inexperienced team. The beginning of the season was more about learning each other than lacrosse. As the season went on the team chemistry grew and we were able to play at a higher level, allowing us to go to playoffs. Overall Sean is a very accomplished sophomore who is involved with numerous activities on campus. This involvement on campus is something that many other Greeks share and enjoy. Though free time might be limited for Sean, he still makes an effort to be an active member of is chapter, the UW Lacrosse Team, and the UW community in general. It just goes to show that the stigma of the Greek Community being lazy or party-hard ragers is false. Youd be amazed at what youd find here if you took a closer look.

any people have the tendency to overlook the numerous things that those in the Greek Community do during their free time. Many members are active within their respective chapters, on campus, and on club or intramural sports teams. Sean Flinn from Alpha Tau Omega is not only involved in his chapter, but is also involved with campus sports and has a passion for his major. Sean is a Computer Science and Engineering major with a minor in Law, Societies and Justice. Going into his freshman year of college Sean knew that he wanted to be a CSE major so he took all of the Engineering prerequisites to place him on the right track. He stated, I find coding, while difficult, very fun and I personally enjoy the puzzle solving aspect of the major. I also find creativity plays a major role in computer science, which I really like. Additionally Sean spoke about interests outside of the Computer Science department. He enjoys the universality of the LSJ minor and its ability to be applicable in many ways. I find LSJ is interesting because it forces you

to think outside the box about current issues and it encourages you to challenge/question everything. As a sophomore, Sean has had the opportunity to be both the Social Chair and the Membership Educator for the past two years. When asked what he liked about both positions, he stated I really enjoy working with all of the new members during their first quarter in the chapter. I hope that I can be a mentor to them and help them with any questions they have about our chapter, the Greek Community, or college in general. As Social Chair I get to interact with other Social Chairs from other chapters, which gives a nice perspective in the Greek Community. Also, it always feels good to plan an event that everybody enjoys. Sean is also a member of the UW Lacrosse team. The team is a club sport where anyone who has any interest in the sport can tryout. He stated that lacrosse rekindled his passion for team sports and that it has allowed him to meet a diverse group of people. Recently, the team has made it to playoffs, which is a huge accomplishment. When asked about the team dynamics

Contact Steph Hamill shhamill@uw.edu

Pikes House Mother Dinner

by Katherine Bueche

ouse moms are an invaluable component of sorority life they oversee the daily running of the house and staff, process the mail and packages, and of course polish the ever so important silverware for formal chapter. It really is rare that house moms are openly appreciated for all the work they put into maintaining order of the house, and this past week Pi Kappa Alpha made sure they did just that with a dinner put on specially for the house moms of each chapter. Pike Ransom Hatch said about the dinner, We started this tradition last year of having all the house moms together and meeting some of the Pikes. We wanted the wonderful house moms to be able to know that their girls are safe coming to our house and that we will ensure their safety, and just getting to know the house moms is important because they are really involved with the community and dont really get recognized for what they do as much as they should.

The dinner started with all the house moms being escorted by a Pike to the dinner, which was made by Pike house chef Susan Iadanza. The tradition started because they have a mothers night each year, and they felt a need to honor the house moms as well. The house mom dinner is the night before mothers night, so the mothers of the Pikes are able to be around for Mothers day time as well. Pike president Dom Waters They have really busy lives taking care of all of the girls, and its just really nice to do something nice for someone else and to instill within my guys that this isnt just about drinking or going to school, its not viet nguyen and dallis turk just about you. Its actually about helping Desi Schatz others and giving back to the community. All the house moms who attended the Pike members Viet Nguyen & Dallis Turk share lunch with house mom Nancy McKinney dinner had rave reviews, Alpha Delta Pi house mom Carolyn Wood saying, I like entertain us and be right in their politeness meeting the young men, because as house and their manners and have them be so nice directors we meet together regularly, we get to us. We really enjoy that. We wish more together and we are a tight group of friends. fraternities would do that and then wed get Contact Katherine But its very nice to have the young men to know more of them. katherinebeuche@gmail.com

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Sorority Spotlight Fraternity FeatureThe Greek Voice

by Kim Downing

appa Alpha Order, the close knitted fraternity on 19th street, has been a treasured part of the Greek system for all who have come to know them. But for those who do not know them, their president Mitchell Dumais and their Vice President John Feuerstein offer insight into their brotherhood. For almost one hundred and fifty years, Kappa Alpha Order has lived by the principles of support and faith in their fellow brothers. In fact, Mitchell explains where their unique title Kappa Alpha Order comes from; We recruit men who already have our values and fit in with the chapter, we dont try to make a fraternity man because we believe that all of our members already have those qualities. Hence the name Kappa Alpha Order. An order, according to John, is an organization which accepts new members who already share the same values and ideals. With this in mind, they have successfully found brothers who have appreciated being a part of their house. When John was asked what his favorite thing about being a member was, he responds; My favorite thing about being in Kappa Alpha is how close all the brothers are. We have a lot of fun and work just as hard. I did not see myself joining a fraternity when

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Delta Zeta
by Ashley Walls

n 1902, the first Delta Zeta chapter was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio by a group of six students and friends. Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons met with the president of the school to create their dream of a social sorority that focused on sisterhood and their shared ideals, which would soon become known as Delta Zeta. At the time, women had just been granted full status as students at Miami University. Today, Delta Zeta is a nationally recognized sorority, with 160 chapters in the United States as well as Canada, with its own non-profit organization, the Delta Zeta Foundation. This foundation focuses on support for scholarships, leadership,

I came to the University of Washington. But my chapter changed that view and has been the best decision I have made during my time in college. Mitchell reflects the same appreciation for his chapter by explaining the types of brotherhoods and fun events which make them all such good friends; We travel to lake cabins in Eastern Washington and on the Puget Sound, Ski Cabins at Schweitzer in Idaho, and go camping throughout the year. We often have brothers go to climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project, playracquetball at the IMA, and pick-up games of basketball at Denny field. Any event can turn into a brotherhood event. While they have a large amount of chapters in the south, Kappa Alpha Order stands out on this campus considering it is the only one in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. This is even more impressive considering the philanthropic impact they have made on the community. Their main philanthropy event is called the Crimson Gift, which is fitting considering their flower is the crimson rose and their colors are crimson and old gold. Every year they set up this event on 17th and give people the opportunity to donate blood to local hospitals. In addition to this, John adds; Our big project is a new one, and it will be our annual event to raise

money for our philanthropy, the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We will be revealing it this coming fall and it will be awesome! Outside of their own philanthropies, these men can also be found participating in all sorts of other Greek wide events such as Relay for Life, Kids Fest, and many other events that other chapters put on. These men will continue to make the Zeta Miu chapter of Kappa Alpha Order stronger with each passing year, and this is only made possible through the enthusiasm and companionship that each brother shares.

Mitchell summarizes it best when he says how much he appreciates The atmosphere and bonding with my brothers. Regardless of how great or how terrible a day has been, you always come home to a supportive brotherhood. I personally didnt want to join a fraternity, but now I think its possibly one of the best decisions of my college career.

Contact Kim kimberlydowning@comcast.net

philanthropy, and education for its members. The Kappa chapter at UW was colonized in 1914, and currently has over 100 members. Delta Zeta is represented by the diamond, the colors rose and green, the Pink Killarney rose, and the Roman lamp - the meanings of which are reserved for initiated members. The Delta Zeta badge was voted the most beautiful badge by Tiffany & Co. The national philanthropies of Delta Zeta are speech and hearing, and the Painted Turtle camp. The Painted Turtle camp is a year-round camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. Delta Zeta members support the cause with fundraisers and also by volunteering at the camp itself.

The Kappa chapter also regularly participates in Relay for Life, and service events year round. Every fall, the chapter holds its annual Shell Shocked philanthropy event a flag football tournament that benefits the University of Washingtons Speech and Hearing Sciences, and Gallaudet University (the only university in the nation for the hearing impaired). Delta Zeta has a special relationship with this school, having been partnered with Gallaudet since 1954. Money raised from this event also allows the UW Speech and Hearing Sciences department to provide graduate scholarships and other services. Kappa chapter President Maia Szafer believes their strongest attribute is the strong bond of sisterhood between chapter members. I am constantly inspired by the generosity, loyalty, and dedication of my Delta Zeta sisters. Being a Delta Zeta means that in any situation, I have over one hundred women who care for me and support me. By serving as an officer, I have the unique privilege of watching my best friends grow through the sisterhood, academic, leadership, and philanthropic opportunities the chapter provides. The Delta Zeta house is located on 18th and 45th, and is characterized by the beautiful stain glass window along the front of the house, along with its nearly wraparound porch and bright and open interior spaces. The Kappa chapter won awards for Outstanding Panhellenic Involvement, Outstanding Pre-Recruitment Program, Region X Academic Strength, Region X

Outstanding Senior (Desiree Hanssen), Region X Outstanding Recruitment Achievement, as well as the 2012 Most Improved Chapter for the UW Greek Excellence Awards. President Maia Szafer was presented the Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society, and Kathryne Staudinger received the Barbara Probst Humanitarian of the Year Award. Members are well rounded and involved in many types of activities around campus and in the community. There are 5 Order of Omega inductees, as well as the presidents of the Italian Club, Rollerblading Club, and the current ASUW Director of Community Relations. The team captain of the UW Ski Team, Madison McInnis, and the Vice President of the team, Erin Anderson, are also both Delta Zeta sisters. Additionally, two members, Hadley Evarts and Emma Shepanek, participated in a 600-mile trek over the Alps! Congratulations on all of the amazing work ladies! Contact Ashely wallsashley@comcast.net

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