Fraternal and service organizations

much of what it was like during that time. We need to hear these stories, preserve them, and pass them down to those that come after us. After visiting The Knights of Columbus I learn something interesting. The world 's largest Catholic fraternal service organization was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven in 1882; it was named in honor of Christopher Columbus. Little did I know my visit to the KC would bring

14W April 19, 2009 What is a fraternity? The definition found on Wikipedia.org defines a fraternity (Latin frater : "brother") as a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. The only true distinction between a fraternity and any other form of social organization is the implication that the members freely associate as equals for a mutually beneficial purpose, rather than because of a religious, governmental, commercial, or familial bond, although there are fraternities

create its own sense of masculinity? In order for someone to join a fraternity they must go through a process of meetings, parties, interviews, before they are given a bid for the fraternity. Even after that they are not officially a part of the organization. They have to go through a semester of ‘pledging’, which can sometimes be a grueling process, until they are formally part of the fraternity. Fraternities need to time to figure out who really fits in best with their image and helps give the frat

HBCU Greek organizations are one of the most prospective and student sanctioned organizations. They have the representation to either be a great organization where the concept of charity and family is govern. Or they can be the source of reckless activities and worse of it all hazing. Throughout the articles, I gathered that these organizations can either be a source of inspiration or the student’s downfall. In S.Rogers, C. Rogers, T Anderson’s 2012, article EXAMINING THE LINK BETWEEN PLEDGING, HAZING

were enjoyable yet lacked the intimacy I craved. I wanted a place I could call home,where I could grow, challenge myself, and contribute to the campus environment. When I heard about Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority being the only multicultural Greek organization at my institution I was intrigued.

Often when the word fraternities come to mind many of us tend to think of pop-culture references such as Animal House or Old School. This is even what I thought going into one myself. But as I took a closer look, I realized this is not the life that they put out to be in the movies. Then again when are the movies ever really right about the real world? I was surprised to be honest that my idea of a fraternity was slightly skewed from reality but as time went on and I got more involved, the less I

Pop Culture In modern day society, so much has evolved among collegiates and the culture that surrounds them. When an image of a true college student is thought of, hardworking and determined comes to mind. Coming from media influence, that whole perspective changes because of movies that show them as slackers and party goers. Movies show college students’ lives being chaotic and wild, causing people to believe that it is fully accurate. Therefore, movies negatively influence college students by

look up to about what they think one should get involved in, many would agree that one should go Greek. After listing to other adults, one may decide to go through the recruitment experience and find their home in Greek life. Since joining a Greek organization one can see how people see it as a way to gain many leadership skills along with a great way to network. However one understands that everything one is involved in has something negative, like Greek life have so many opportunities to party which

When I got the invite to see Nicholas Stoller's work-in-progress comedy "Neighbors" back in February, I didn't know what to expect. Of course, I knew it was going to be raunchy but my main concern was whether the film would be actually funny. Seth Rogen's particular brand of comedy has been largely hit-or-miss with me as there are times where I've found him too abrasive (like in 2011's ill-advised reimagining of venerable radio serial crime-fighter the Green Hornet) but when he's in a role that plays

Isabella Salas-Allende Professor Vines FWS: Short Stories 11/8/15 Blurred Lines I know you want it. I know you want it. I know you what it… My back was pressed against the wall, partly because I couldn’t stand up straight on my own. You 're a good girl… The obnoxious music penetrated deep past my ear drum and pumped through me. The stench of sweat and stale foamy beer consumed the air. Blackness engulfed me and all the other one hundred clammy bodies in the room. Their erratic body movements were