Real. Strong. Women.
By Sinde Wickersham (Alpha Chi, Butler University) Twenty years ago my sister was given a 12% chance of pushing her stage IV sarcoma into remission. She has climbed mountains on her cancer journey and is still enjoying life in the fifth year of her latest remission. Because of her experience, when I was diagnosed with […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
By Anelise Allen (Lambda Nu, Northeastern University) New York native Alex Haskins joined the Northeastern community in a majority-remote capacity in the fall of 2020. However, this did not deter her from taking advantage of any and all opportunities that came her way. Alex is currently a member of the Army ROTC program, a member […]
In honor of our seven founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Hannah Petrie (Beta Delta, College of William & Mary) The new Guess Who? Hometown Helpers edition – highlighting essential workers who are helping our communities through the pandemic – all started as an idea from Hannah Petrie. Her […]
By LaKeshia Horton (Iota Alpha, Alumnae Initiates) My cultural values are self-respect, to have integrity, good character and always do your best at whatever it is that you try. No one is going to hand you anything without putting in work for it. Our culture has to work hard for everything that we need and […]
By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), editor This August, Disney Channel announced a new executive role “to accelerate racial and cultural diversity and inclusion in creative content for a global audience of kids.” The first person to fill that role of executive director of integrated content strategy and development is Theresa Helmer (Iota Psi, […]
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Tami Norris (Beta Omega, The University of Toledo) Tami has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and trainer in computer application, workforce readiness and industrial work – and she’s using that experience to volunteer with […]
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Sophia Casey (Tau, Brenau University) Not only is Sophia the president of Tau chapter, she also is helping her classmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her T-shirt fundraiser for Brenau’s Emergency Student Assistance Fund brought in more than $4,500 […]