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Kent State sorority chapters experience bid day

Brittney Prather September 25, 2016

Every year, college students decide whether they are going to rush, or in other words, “Go Greek.” On Sunday, Kent State’s Bid Day, women were initiated and welcomed into their sorority chapters.“Sunday...

Members of the Kent State Fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha pose with their letters in front of their new home locatoin on 239 College Street, Sept 7, 2016.

Fraternities relocate, hope for new recruits

Brittney Prather September 7, 2016

For fraternities and sororities, recruitment is the chance to give potential members a first glimpse at Greek life.The fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) decided to move locations from University Street...

Khloe Chanel Statton collects tips from audience members during the Green with Envy drag show in the KIVA hosted by Delta Lamda Phi on Saturday March 5, 2016.

Green With Envy drag show supports LGBTQ scholarship

Angelo Angel March 8, 2016

Delta Lambda Phi hosted its fifth annual Green With Envy drag show at the Kent State KIVA on Tuesday and raised $2,243 toward an LGBTQ scholarship.The national social fraternity is a traditional Greek...

Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: Miami University’s Greek life situation is ugly for everyone

Jimmy Miller February 28, 2016

Over the weekend, I took a trip to Oxford, Ohio to see my friend perform in Miami University’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Even for me, a guy who rolls his eyes at the thought of reading classic literature,...

New Sorority to debut at Kent State in Fall 2016

Gabby Lavere February 16, 2016

Kent State University Greek Life is set to introduce its newest sorority Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) to campus in Fall 2016.Center for Student Involvement (CSI) was approached by the current sororities at Kent...

Greek life adds new sorority, Sigma Delta Tau

Kayla Sturm December 2, 2015

The past semester has been increasingly significant for Greek life. The community reached more than 2,200 members, broke goals in philanthropic events, and announced on Wednesday that they will be welcoming...

Members of Delta Zeta, Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau dance in a Candyland-themed number at Songfest in the Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 15, 2014.

Greek life to raise money for local community center at Songfest

Kayla Sturm November 17, 2015

Kent State's Greek life will host its annual Songfest event showcasing their singing, dancing and acting skills this Sunday at 6 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center to raise money for the King Kennedy Community...

Pi Kappa Alpha hosts Cycle for Life

Kayla Sturm November 7, 2015

Pi Kappa Alpha hosted the second annual Cycle for Life event at the Kent State Recreation Center this past Saturday, raising $5,200 through the event and fundraising.The Cycle for Life event was created...

Pi Kappa Alpha to host Cycle for Life

Kayla Sturm November 4, 2015

Pi Kappa Alpha will be hosting their Cycle for Life philanthropy to raise money for blood cancer research on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kent State Recreation Wellness Center.“We have the Greek...

The Kent State greek community hosted the Panhellenic council carnival Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in order to recruit incoming freshman to Kents sororities.

Greek life community reaches highest numbers in members

Kayla Sturm October 27, 2015

The Greek life community at Kent State has reached record-breaking numbers with over 2,200 members.“It's great that we are continuing to grow,” said Keri Richmond, a sophomore public relations major...

New greek council brings diversity to Greek community

Kayla Sturm October 14, 2015

The Integrated Greek council will officially be formed this year to improve diversity in the Greek life community.“This council formed out of want to see all our current chapters grow and flourish here...

Travis Apgar, Senior Dean of Students at Cornell University, speaks to Kent State greek life members about anti-hazing at the Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.

Greek life focuses on anti-hazing

Kayla Sturm September 23, 2015

Travis Apgar, associate dean of students at Cornell University, spoke to the Greek life community Wednesday in the Kent State ballroom focusing on the seriousness of hazing.Apgar told the audience how...

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