Martin Luther

King, Jr.
Alpha Phi Alpha is the first Greek-letter organization created by African-American students, and it was
founded at Cornell University in
December 1906. In 1956, for its 50th
anniversary, fraternity members gathered at Cornell, where King delivered
a keynote address on social justice
and integration.

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Eli Manning

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Warren Buffet

Warren Buffet, who studied at the

University of Pennsylvania and the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is the
CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of
the richest people on the planet. Hes
also a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, a
fraternity founded at Yale University
in 1845, making it one of the oldest in
the nation.

The New York Giants quarterback led

his team to an upset victory in Super
Bowl XLII in 2008 against the previously undefeated New England Patriots. He started his amazing career at
Ole Miss, where in addition to football
he also was a devoted member of
Sigma Nu, a frat founded in 1869 by a
trio of cadets at the Virginia Military
Institute.

Calendar
March 2016

1st- Gamma Phi Beta Sisterhood Event

4th- Greek Olympics
5th-Alpha Xi Delta Initiation, Delta Zeta Dads Day
9th- Kappa Delta Chi Fundraiser
14th- Spring Break Begins
18th- Spring Break Ends
24th- Phi Kappa Psi Philanthropy

Photo courtesy of Football Nation

Delta Sig
comes
to Texas State

frat but didnt want the

negative stereotypes of
the frats on campus,
Walker said. These
guys want to change
fraternity stereotypes
to something positive,
try to make Greeks a
By Kayla Jamerson
closer-knit group, and
be men that arent typDelta Sigma Phi recently arrived on
ical or will show that
Texas States campus and is rallying
they are different.
up new members to create a fraterThe new members
nity based on unity that will leave
of Delta Sigma Phi are
a positive mark in the San Marcos
determined to uphold
community.
the principles of their
In the past few weeks Delta Sig has
fraternity and reprealready accepted several members
sent their school well.
who are considered the founding
We want to be
fathers of the new fraternity on campus. The group of men plan to serve as looked at as men who
respect the people
gentlemen and respectable leaders at
around us, help the
Texas State.
community, and repreMass Communications freshman
sent TXST and Delta Sig to the best of
Travis Walker recently joined the
our ability Walker said.
organization and is determined to
Delta Sigma Phi is new to Texas
subvert stereotypes placed on frat
State but the fraternity itself dates
members.
back to 1899 at the City College of
I joined Delta Sig because its a
New York where it was first estabgroup of guys that wanted to be in a
lished. There are over 100
undergraduate and alumni
chapters at college campuses
and cities across the country.
One important principle that
Delta Sig claims proudly is
inclusiveness and diversity.
The organizations national
Pg 1 - Delta Sigma Phi
website reiterates that the
fraternity was founded on the
principles of diversity and
Pg 2 - Empowering Sisters

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good character.
Delta Sig is looking for men that
are willing to make a commitment to
bettering themselves and the community around them. Texas States new
chapter looks forward to doing exactly
that.
We want to show San Marcos that
we appreciate them for allowing us to
use their town for our university and
to start a brotherhood that is going to
make a difference. Walker said.
For more information about Delta
Sigma Phi you can visit their Facebook
page, Delta Sig at Texas State or contact the Greek Affairs office.

Top Greeks at Texas State

Pg 3 - Spotlight of the Week

Pg 4 - Famous Greeks
Photo by Delta Sigma Phi

Empowering
the Sisters
By: Ruby Forch

College students have been drawn to

fraternity house parties for decades.
Even more so since sorority organizations have placed an alcohol ban
in their houses. In recent years there
has been a heated debate on how to
address sexual assaults on campuses
across the country. Many which are
occurring at fraternity house parties.
A study financed by the Department
of Justice found that women who frequently attend fraternity parties are
more likely than others to be sexually
assaulted Female students are questioning that rule, declaring that woman would be empowered by lifting the
ban on alcohol in sorority houses. This
would not eliminate sexual violence
on campus but would benefit women
because sororities would have the
ability to set off-limits areas to decide
what drinks are served.

An interesting case study exists at

Dartmouth, where Sigma Delta, a
sorority with no national affiliation,
does hold parties with alcohol in its
well-kept house. Events feature female
bartenders, female members at the
doors and women designated to re-

Philanthropy:

The Blind and Visually Impaired

Founded:
1873

Founders:

Anna Boyd, Eva Webb, Mary Comfort

main sober and monitor the scene.

By not allowing alcohol in their

houses, sororities save money on their
insurance policies. It is estimated
that polices cost $25 to $50 a year
per sorority member whereas fraternity members pay about $160 per
member. According to the Fraternity
Executives Association, this is largely
because of accidents fueled by alcohol.
These parties are more tempered and
provide a sense of security for females
drinking.

Some Photo courtesy of Shockshare

advocates and experts in sexual violence
doubt that allowing alcohol at sororities would significantly reduce
campus incidents. Instead, there are
arguments for improving educational
programs provided by the universities themselves aimed at addressing
sexual violence.

Be proactive when going out for a

drink. Surround yourself with friends
who care for you and will look out for
your well-being.

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Phi Delta Theta

Alpha Tau Omega
Sigma Chi
Delta Tau Delta
Tau Kappa Epsilon

Top 5 Sorority Rankings

Alpha Delta Pi
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Delta Gamma
Chi Omega

Where:

Oxford, Mississippi

Texas State Chapter President:

Mariah Medina

Symbol:

Golden Anchor

Motto:
Do Good

photo by Delta Gamma TXST

Theres nothing more that

makes me feel comfortable than
knowing I can be myself in DG.
Our diversity makes us special.

- Bridget Mueller

Upcoming Events
February

March

25th- Golden Anchor Event

27th- Social Event: High School Cliques
28th- Service for Sight Event

11th- Sisterhood Event

24th- Golden Anchor Event
29th- Inspiration