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Michelle Obama Becomes a Greek

Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black SororityThe Chronicle of Higher Education
Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending weeks of speculation on historically black college campuses about which, if any, sorority she would join.
Ms. Obama did not join a sorority while a undergraduate at [...]

The Lackey’s Revenge - More commentary about "Scotty"

The New York observer has apparently read Scott McClellan’s book, which is more than I have done. I did, however skim their review of it and gleaned this little-known tidbit:
“PROPERLY EXECUTED, the White House memoir is an art form crafted according to a carefully established set of rules. The protagonist must present himself as having [...]

Scott McClellan: SigEp, Citation Holder, Tattletale?

Scott McClellan received the Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation for his professional achievements at the 2005 Conclave in Nashville, TN. Shortly thereafter he left the job. There was speculation at the time whether he was “helped” out the door.
Now he has written a book about what really happened in the White House. Predictably, the Republicans are [...]

SigEp elected Student Body President at Drake

Barack Obama isn’t the only political type who had a good day on Tuesday.
Kuhle elected Drake’s student body president
Kevin Kuhle, of Hazel Green, Wis., recently was elected student body president at Drake University.
Kuhle, a junior in politics and public relations, is an orientation leader, peer mentor academic consultant and member of the student senate. He [...]

SigEp stirs trouble at the Supreme Court

Sam Arora, a Georgetown Law student and member of the “SigEp Feds“, was waiting to get into the Supreme court building when he was accosted by the police.
I’m #2 in line for the SCOTUS 11 AM argument. A policewoman standing at front told me I wasn’t allowed to wear my Hillary button “on the plaza.” [...]

The life of a . . . SGA President

Profile of the Quinnipiac SGA President - and SigEp - Sean Geary. He’s a busy guy.
In a small office adorned with calendars, to-do lists, and a New York Rangers pennant sits the student government president, junior Sean Geary. As a political science major and philosophy minor from Bethel, Conn., Geary has been involved with Quinnipiac’s [...]

FratPAC fundraiser in Houston

Last night several fraternity and sorority alumni gathered for a fundraising event in Houston. There were at least 8 SigEps, and as many or more from Alpha Chi Omega, along with smaller groups from several other organizations.
The gathering was sponsored by “The Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee” (FratPAC), a group that raises money and [...]

Sam Arora - Is Law School a Reality Show?

Sam Arora is in law school. Or so he says. He has also made a pretty damn good video audition for some reality show that no one seems to know anything about. All he will admit to is that it is called “Tontine“.
Sam is also a SigEp from Columbia. His friend and fellow NY Phi [...]

Conclave Legislation - Full List

Here is a link to the full 50th Grand Chapter Legislation. In all 27 pieces of legislation were introduced.
It is a PDF file so you will need Adobe Reader or equivalent to read it.

Scenes from Conclave - Aug 10

(This post will be updated throughout the day)
Hot Rumor - a ‘dark horse’ candidate for Grand Pooh-bah may be emerging. No word on whether he has arrived in Atlanta yet, but it could make things interesting.
Brotherhood Lunch -The brotherhood lunc is calculated to be emotional, introspective, and uplifting at the same time. After opening [...]

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