We got a comment a few days ago chiding us in a mildly humorous way that we had not had any “inside dirt” on what legislation is coming up at Conclave and who the front-runners are for NBD and Grand Prez.
We hate to disappoint our loyal readers, so here is a smattering of what we [...]
What does “The Summer of Love” (that’s 1967 to you kiddoes out there) have to do with SigEp? You might be surprised.
People involved in the local hippie scene recall that only in Plaza Park, which is now known as Cesar Chavez Plaza, did large numbers of long-hairs congregate in public. There, says Gus Kaplanis, a [...]
We generally stay away from politics on S&P. After all, a fraternity that can embrace Ron Brown and Scott McClellen must have a bond that transcends traditional political boundaries.
However, this documentary came to our attention recently and it seems to impact right where most of the undergraduates members live - on college campuses. The people [...]
College Democrats, Republicans debate issuesBy TJ Greaney ~ Southeast Missourian
It may not be the protests and dean’s office occupations of the 1960s, but there is still a place for debate on college campuses.
Thursday night in Dempster Auditorium, representatives of Southeast Missouri State University’s College Democrats and Republicans debated issues ranging from the Iraq war to [...]
This article was in the latest newsletter from “Omega Financial”
Legislation That Will Impact Greek Life
Omega Financial invites your participation today in a grassroots effort to support legislation that could substantially improve the Greek experience. Omega is working with Greek organizations and the Capital Fraternal Caucus, which promotes items of concern to [...]
(This interesting commentary was sent to us by our friend “Asclepius“)
How to Be a Fraternity President: As Learned from Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather”
A year ago, before returning for my sophomore year of college, I bought a movie on the recommendation of a friend. The movie was “The Godfather”, winner of [...]
Vols Uniteby Chris Koogle
Vols Unite candidates Jon Papaik and Keaton Williams plan to stick to a low-budget campaign in spite of this year’s $10,000 spending cap. Their goals are to inform students and promote them while providing a secure environment on campus.
Papaik, the group’s presidential candidate, is working to complete a double major in accounting [...]
This story brings to mind that title quote from Henry Kissinger.
The senator representing the Interfraternity Council lost his seat late last semester after missing three required Student Government meetings.
John Constantinide, the speaker of the SG Senate, informed sophomore Adam Guercio of his removal on Nov. 2 via email.
Guercio petitioned the SG Supreme Court at a [...]
CLASH OF IDEALS • FREEDOM TRUMPS MU’S NONBIAS POLICYBy Tim TownsendColumbia, Mo. –
On a recent Sunday night, the brothers of Beta Upsilon Chi at the University of Missouri were sizing up a new pledge class.
Andrew Guthrie, president of Beta Upsilon Chi (pronounced “bucks” by the brothers), or ΒΥΧ, stood in the sanctuary of the university’s [...]
Allegations of improper student government election procedures at USC. SigEp is in the middle of it all. Ultimately they were found not guilty of the accusation.
The Avila/Brown ticket complained the candidates had begun campaigning prematurely. The allegation was based on written minutes of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, which decided to endorse the Chaudry/Slavkin campaign [...]
