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Show " • - •. ~ _.,. Y>.>' THE UNIVERSITY JOURNAt • SOUTHERN UTAH VNIVERSITY • FRIQAY, SEPT.EMBER 23, 1994 THE CAMPUS I Greek system called 'opportunity' Get involved, organize a club Fraternities and sororities set next week for rush activities of your choice y of only a small percentage of the campus community, their mem bership fills a large percentage of the JOURNAL STAFF WRITER student association roles as well as other leadership opportunities on campus. It's that time of year again when the leaves begin to Presidents of these organizations said oth er than the color and fall from the trees, classes resume and Greek limitless opportunities available in the Creek system, Rush Week descends upon campus. a "feeling of family" functions as a support group and Greek Rush Week, Sept. 26-30, presents the creates a sense of brotherhood/ sisterhood which often opportunity for translates into students to meet lifetime friendships. with m embers of the "Joining m y Greek system and sorority was the best become familiar with thing I ever did," their ideals. Rush said Heather Cope, week is also an Phi Alpha Beta opportunity for president. students to become Cope explained better acquainted when she first came with the fraternity to SUU, she had and sorority difficulty making members. friends and adjusting Whether your an to college life. After at hlete or enjoy joining her sorority, performing in the she h ad many sisters theatre, Greek life she could call on and m ay be right up your ~ trust. Chi Sigma Upsilon alley. Fraternity and ~ sorority members are ,1 President Carrie represented in every ~< Norton echoed 0 ~~~=--=--------,,.........,---------:-..,......,.---,,--.....--~~~~~~~~ Cope's stat ement aspect of campus life. JGC President Derick Van Ness kicks back and relaxes after and added, Greek SUU's Gre_ek preparations for Greek rush, beginning Monday, September 26. membership "gives system consists of . ; ; . _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - you friends you can two fraternities, Sigma Chi and Sigma Nu; and two always count on. As a Greek yo u can improve sororities, Chi Sigma Upsilon and Phi Alpha Beta. leadership skills, develop your character and becom e An Inter-Greek Council (ICC) which includes who you want to be." representation from each of the fraternities and "It's m ore than a club, it's a way of life, " said Sigma C hi President Ben Baldwin. "To be a Greek is sororities on campus serves as their governing board. On most other campus', fraternities and sororities are to be involved i n college and throughout life. T he represented separately by IFC (Inter Fraternal Council) Greek syst em turns ordinary students into the and Panhellenic. Because SUU's Greek s ystem is leaders of both the campus and the community." smaller than most, the IGC serves as the m onitoring To become involved in the Greek system, organization. T he presiden ts of each organization participation in Rush Week is the first step. combined with an executive board of IGC officers T he week begins with a barbecue Sept . 26 at 4 p.m. on the P.E. Building lawn. For further information form the body. Membership in a fraternity or sorority enhances about rush week, refer to the Almanac on page 2 of opportunities in the areas of leadership, scholastics, Monday's issue of the fournal. philanthropy and social activity, according to ICC Van Ness encourages all students to become President Derick Van Ness. involved in Rush Week, emphasizing that it is a noncommittal activity. Van Ness also said though the Greeks are composed By HARMONY CURTIS By HEATHER BERGER JOURNAL STAFF WRITER T he best way to get involved at SUU is to join one of the clubs or organizations, according to Stacee Yardley, SUUSA president. New clubs on campus include Women's Soccer, Swim Club, Life Experiences for Non Traditional Students and Best Buddies. Anyone wanting to start a new club should go ou t and do it, said Heidi Heywood, activities vice president. If a student has a good idea for a club, he should start his own. Starti ng a new club is easy to accomplish. The first step is to appoint a president; second, find five members and a faculty representative. Many faculty members are willing to be a club adviser. The new club president then picks up a packet from SUUSA and fills it out. T he club goes through a quarter of probation and if the club survives this period, it becomes an official organization. In order for the club to function properly, it must have funding. SUUSA has made this possible. "To be officially recognized in SUUSA and to be available for funding the club must be a part of Clubs and Organizations," said Tiffany Evans, assistant director of student activities. To be a part of Clubs and Organizations, a club needs to have regular meetings at least once a month, a weekly meeting with Clubs and Organizations, one community and campus service project a month and observe the university sta ndards and regulations. When all this has been accomplished, the new club can operate. Heywood said clubs provide the university with more than just the academic experience. It promotes the success of individuals and allows students the opportunity to be involved and gain leadership experience. All students are encouraged by SUUSA to find out about the clubs and become involved. Southern Utah' s Mountain Bike Headquarters Schwinn Specialized Trek Cannondale Skate & Snow Boards Tune-up Specials $19.95 Quality Repairs • Oakley Sunglasses• Parts & Accessories • Trail Maps 3 Locations to Serve You Seveir Bikes &Boards 44S. 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