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Show Thursday, October 19, 2006 THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Recruiters organize U Pi Kappa Phi fraternity Rochelle McConkie The Daily Utah Chronicle Cade Spademan is an undecided freshman at the U Straight -out of high school, Spackman hasn't settled on a major and is still deciphering the ins and outs of college life. He is sure of one thing, though—he wants to join a fraternity. This week, when Spackman was walking through the Union cafeteria, he stopped at a table an!d was greeted by Brandon Belote and Billy Boulden, two representatives dressed hi shirts and ties recruiting U students to join the newest fraternity on campus—Pi Kappa Phi After hearing the speech and reviewing pamphlets, Spackman signed up as a possible recruit. He wants to be a "founding father" of the U chapter. This year, Belote, a recent graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, will be organizing and recruiting members for Pi Kappa Phi chapters at eight universities nationwide. Pi Kappa Phi was organized in 1904 at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, and currently has 117 active chapters. Belote and Boulden have already visited University of California, Berkeley. They will be recruiting at the U outside the Union until Nov. 3. Belote and Boulden said they are looking for recruits who will look past the typical fraternity stereotype. "We're looking for guys that are willing to do more than put on a shirt and say, 'Hey, dude, I'm in a frat.' We're looking for leaders. We put a strong emphasis on character, leadership, academics, sportsmanship and service," Belote said. The only' fraternity to have its own national philanthropy, Pi Kappa Phi founded the organization Push America, in 1977 to improve the lives of people with disabilities. With Push America, Pi Kappa Phi has raised more than $10 million, participating in Journey for Hope, a cross-country cycling group that bikes 4,000 miles in 64 days, raising half a million dollars. These opportunities are a drawing point for some students. "It sounded really cool with Push America and the service opportunities for people with handicaps," Spackman said. Recruits must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be what Belote calls "men of class, leaders of choice." All recruits will go through a brief interviewing process. A newmember education program is also BOHHY SAKAKl/ In? Daily Utah Chrvnttle Pi Kappa Phi leadership consultant Brandon Belote mans the fraternity's recruitment desk in the Union on Tuesday. required for new members, clearly teaching the fraternity's no-tolerance policy for hazing. "There's no place for that in a frat. You can build brotherhood without breaking people down mentally and physically," Belote said. Belote and Boulden have also received recommendations for fra- ternity members from sororities and the dean of students. "Girls know what they want to see in an ideal frat man," Belote said. After Nov. 3, the fraternity will create a "colony" of probationary members, having them go through chartering requirements and do things as a group to strengthen the chapter. During this period, which could last between six and 18 months, brothers will be able to continue to bring in more recruits. Pi Kappa Phi does not have ahouse on Greek Row, but it hopes to in the future. The fraternity's members will be known as the "Pi Kapps." r.mcconkie@chronicleMtah.edu ASUU leaders hope for student life center Rochelle McConkie The Daily Utah Chronicle In the near future, a student life center could be coming to the U campus. During the first week of October, the Associated Students of the University of Utah President Jake Kirkham and Vice President Toby Collett traveled to Ohio State University for three days to tour its new student life center, acclaimed as one of the best centers on college campuses nationwide. Traveling with Kirkham and Collett were state Rep. Gregg Buxton, R-Roy, U Vice President of Student Affairs Barb Snyder, Campus Recreation Director Mary Bohlig, ASUU Government Relations Director Ingrid Price and Assistant Government Relations Director Jessie ORP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS Fawson. U administration financed the trip. For many years, ASUU has been trying to pass legislation to build a student life center. Resolutions have gone through three administrations and numerous polls have been conducted to show student desire for the center. Last year, the resolution was rejected by the Utah State Legislature. ASUU Press Secretary Cameron Beech said the Legislature didn't believe students were really in favor of the center, questioning polling techniques. In the upcoming January legislative session, Kirkham and Collett hope to pass the resolution and immediately begin the project. The Ohio State University Student Life Center features aquatics, eight basketball courts, racquetball Courts, a wellness center, cardio equipment, free weights, a food court, classrooms, kitchens and more. During the trip, the group was able to meet with the Ohio State campus recreational director, the vice president of student government and many students at the center, each giving them positive feedback. "(Going to Ohio) gave us an opportunity to see firsthand that the student life center really provides a way for students to come together," Collett said. "They can eat, they can study, they can work out—it's a real campus life builder. It creates a community on campus for students." Collett also learned that throughout the nation, studies have shown that academic performance increases with a student life center on . .MAGIC: TIME SPIRAL , . GAMES WORKSHOP.. . . ROLE-PLAYING GAMES. . ON LINE" COMPUTER GAMING. would increase at the most by $50 or $60. If the resolution is passed by the Legislature in January, plans for the center will begin right away, but the facility may not be built for several years. "Building on campus is a long process, but it will be initiated immediately," Kirkham said. The center will be built near the U golf course, where the old dorms used to be, providing easy access for campus Residence Halls students. Kirkham said the center will be a place where academics, recreation, leisure and a healthy lifestyle can come together. "It will be more than just a rec center—it's all-encompassing of student wants and desires." r.mcconkie@ chronicle.utah.edu IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN... 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Other trips scheduled for Fall Semester include "Canyoneering in the desert Southwest" and "Sea Kayaking in Lake Powell," among others. If interested in renting equipment or joining a trip, visit the ORP Web site at utah.edu/campusrec. For reservations to attend the 30th anniversary celebration, call 581-8156. j.gray@chronicle.utah.edu campus. ASUU hopes to emulate the Ohio State student life center, but on a smaller scale to accommodate differences between the schools. Ohio State has 55,000 students, while the U has roughly 29,000. Currently, ASUU is approaching donors to alleviate costs for the center, which would be paid for through student fees, which STOHE HOUBSi HON'TUUKSt 11AMTOI0PH • FRIDAY 11AH T O MIDNIGHT SATURDAVi 1OAM TO MIDNIGHT - SUNOAYt NOON TO SPM , SANCTIONED MAGIC TOURNAMENTS 84319. STATE, SALT LAKE CITY PHONE: SOIJ5UC05 OB IJ77JUSTUBS WWWJIASTUEH0BBIE3.COM NEW I PRODUCTS: EXALTED 2nd CD. 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