Sororities establishing sisterhoods, community involvement
Emily Catterton, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Being in a sorority or fraternity can be hard for multiple reasons. Juggling events that are required for Greek Life, as well as handling school work that needs to be turned in on those same days can be difficult. The looks and judgments they receive from fellow students are really what demeans th...
Volunteer eagles: sorority gives back to the community
Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
Every other week the Shield will interview a student involved in volunteer work. This week, Emma Shafer and Dana Hunt talk about their involvement with volunteer activities through Alpha Sigma Tau. Emma Shafer said she wanted to join a sorority in college to find a strong sisterhood and a community on...
Students aim to start LGBT+ sorority
Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
February 3, 2017
Just a week ago an LGBT sorority on the university campus was only an idea. Now, under the direction of Sam Monsen, an art education major, the idea is taking form. Monsen was talking to a few friends about an LGBT inclusive sorority and found they had an interest. “There is a gender and sexual...
Sorority recruitment attracts 250 women
September 16, 2015
Brooke Stemen, vice president of recruitment and expansion, said that sisterhood is one of the best parts about being in a sorority. Stemen began planning for sorority recruitment back in November. “It’s really a lengthy process of recruitment round tables where we meet with the recruitment cha...
Sorority recruitment begins Sept. 13
September 1, 2015
The Panhellenic Council will begin their formal recruitment process Sept. 13 and will continue through Sept. 19. Chapters will invite the potential new members on Sept. 20. There is a registration fee of $25 to all women who are interested. Payment is acceptable online, in advance by ma...
University gains new sorority
January 29, 2014
Monique Stephens said she has dreamed of joining Delta Sigma Theta since she learned of the organization in high school. Before transferring to USI, Stephens received her associate’s degree from Vincennes University, where a Delta Sigma Theta chapter never existed. “I have always wanted to ...
Sorority Recruitment achieves success
September 20, 2013
Maddie Ziller said she was excited to join Alpha Sigma Tau. Alpha Sigma Tau does a lot of community service, such as working with people diagnosed with down syndrome, which Ziller said she was excited about being a part of. “Ultimately I am where I wanted to be, but it took a lot more contemplating...
Women gather to learn about different sororities
September 5, 2013
Freshmen Whitney Crawford wants to "get involved." The pre-dental major said she wants to be a part of the USI community - so she decided to come to the Sorority Meet-N-Greet. As 6 p.m. hit, more than 30 women flooded the lower level of UC East to meet and learn about the different sororit...