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By Amanie Altall (Delta Nu, Iowa State University) When I was first at college orientation, I remember asking about how sororities work and what they are because I truly had no idea about them. My sister went to a smaller university without any Greek life, and I had only heard slightly about them from movies. […]
By Niki McCann (Zeta Sigma, Missouri State University) As a college freshman, sorority life was something of which I had only a silver screen knowledge. In high school, I was a super involved student, graduating first in my class. I did any activity that extended my school day so that I didn’t have to go […]
In honor of our seven founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. With the support of her Alpha Chi Omega sisters, Erin Marie Meyer (Theta Psi, Columbia University) pursued her dream of a career in human rights law. This empowered woman is now empowering others and advancing social justice as […]
By Angel Schrader (Alpha Omicron, The Ohio State University) I came to The Ohio State University as a first-generation student and as a young gay woman; these two identities were things that I was afraid people would look at me differently for when I began to navigate college life. These two identities also made rushing […]
By Rebecca Bogosh, House Director at the Alpha Tau (University of New Hampshire) Chapter Positivity means “thinking in an optimistic way, looking for solutions, expecting good results and success, and focusing on making life happier. It is a happy and worry-free state of mind, which looks at the bright side of life.” Positivity is probably […]
By Courtney Schmidt (Alpha, DePauw University), Pearl Stone Partners Managing Partner Pearl Stone Partners (PSP) house directors have a dual focus: the people and the facility. In their role, house directors work to support the safety and well-being of the chapter facility residents; they are also responsible for the safety and security of the physical […]
By Graciella Bocanegra (Zeta Omega, Western Carolina University) I was around 13 when I first came out to someone, and I can honestly say it was one of the scariest things I have ever done. My best friend at the time and I were sitting on her bed watching television, and I remember thinking that […]
By Candace Martin (Zeta Upsilon, Case Western Reserve University) Growing up, I was fairly shy. When I started college at Case Western Reserve University, I was excited about the possibility of expanding my horizons. I felt so eager to figure out who I was and to find my voice. Nothing helped me to do so […]
By Amanda Farrer (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri), Pearl Stone Partners Engagement Manager Have you ever heard the phrase “See something, say something?” While it is normally associated with airport security or public safety, this saying can also be applied to the role of a house director. The primary property management job responsibility Pearl Stone […]
Advocating for Myself and Others Through My Journey with Narcolepsy By Dayle Lane (Tau, Brenau University) This article is an excerpt of a longer piece shared in the summer 2021 Lyre. Visit our website to learn how you can receive The Lyre. I remember walking in the hallway as I headed to class in the […]