I The Behrend Beacon
Delta Chi contributes to community growth
By Ashley Bressler
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The mlluence of l'enn Stale Behrend's fraternities
expaikls the realm ol the eani|nis. aliecting the citi
zens ol Wesleys ille. The presence of Greek life on
the Behrend campus has become a familiar part of
its energy and appeal for mans sears, but the svavs
ol the Greeks base also become both a negative and
positive part ol the community outside of Behrend.
Currently. Delta (’hi is the only fraternity hosted bv
Behrend svhich ossns a house in the borough of
Wesleys tile. According to Mark Mariani.
Wesley ville Borough Building Official, the commu
nity had various problems svith the Sigma Tau
Gamma house, svhich lesulted in the borough over
taking the house and tearinti it dossil.
When I
here.
svhich was in
June of last
year. I had to
deal with
three to five
s ears of com-
plaints from
the Sig Tau
house. As a
former Sig
Tau member,
it broke my
heart to have
to tear it
down, but the
community is
better nosv
never had
any problems
with the
Delta Chi
memb e r s
though.” said
Mariani
The broth
ers of Delta ()rton
Brothers and
Joe Wetmore
have a
dean record with the borough police, and they hope
to keep their good reputation intact. As fraternities
are typically thought of as “partiers." Delta Chi has
a tradition of keeping their parties respectable and
under control. Adam Wilson, Communications
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major, said he has belonged to Delta Chi for two
years and he has lived in the Delta Chi house for
both of those years. "We do have parties. They are
usually just the brothers, but we like to have other
people too. We have a good relationship with the
borough police, and we kind of have to because
their building is so close to us. We've never had
them come to our house and ask us to keep it down.
It's a controlled place and we like to keep it like
that," said Wilson.
Having respect for their neighbors and the com
munity of Wesley ville has been a great part of Delta
Chi's success. In 1992. the brothers began renting
the house located on Buffalo Road in Wesleyville,
and in 2000. they officially became the owners. In
the past six years, the brothers have been able to
pass on their traditions and have a sense of pride for
the home they
created with-
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of Delta Chi outside of their house. From left to right: Having
Wetseli, Adam Wilson, Matt Grolemond and Chuck them here
absolutely
positive influence. That is if they choose to behave
that way, but I don’t have any concerns about their
presence here."
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“These guys
have always
been clean
and appropri-
ate. We
haven’t had
complaints
from anyone
as far as 1 am
aware. Since
they are the
only fiat
left in
Wesleyville.
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Music at Noon kicks off its 17th year
By Sean Mihlo
student life editor
In 1989, arts advocate Kay Logan founded a
music series in her name to bring national and
international diverse music acts to the Erie area.
Now in its 17th year, the Logan Series kicks off
its Music at Noon showcase this week on Tuesday
at McGarvey Commons in the Reed Union
Building with a performance by acclaimed
Columbian pianist and composer Claudia
Calderon.
Born in Palmira, Colombia, Calderon’s music
is heavily influenced by her culture, as it, accord
ing to her official website, “preserves and pro
motes the ethnic music of the mountains, plains
and coasts of Venezuela and [her native]
Colombia."
In 1987, she graduated from the
Musikhochschule in Hannover, Germany with a
concentration in Piano Performing. Outside of
school, Calderon researched the llanero harp at
the FUNDEF Institute in Caracas. Venezuelan
harp music in Venezuela and France became a
particular passion as well as fascination for
Calderon. She also received accolade for her
major research breakthroughs in the Joropo music
style, a genre specific to Venezuelan and
Colombian folklore and culture.
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herself, in 1999 Calderon founded the Fundacidn
Editorial Arpamerica, an institution for research
ing, rescuing and promoting harp and bandola
music through educational publications and new
compositions. This institution has allowed
Calderon to visit numerous foundations across the
U.S. and internationally, including the Historical
Harp Society at the University of Amherst in
Massachusetts.
As a pianist. Calderon has released three
records over the past three years, including last
year’s El Piano Llanero 11. Also last year,
Calderon toured across the United States, includ
ing stops in Miami. Washington D.C., and New
York. This past summer, she performed on the
West Coast in Seattle and San Francisco. When
she isn't touring. Calderon lives in Xalapa,
Veracruz, Mexico for an artistic residence. This
upcoming Music at Noon performance will mark
Calderon’s first performance at a Pennsylvania
school.
For more information regarding the Logan
Series’ Music at Noon concert events, please call
898-6111. The series receives major support from
the Kay Logan Trust and additional funding from
the Erie Arts Endowment of the Arts Council of
Erie. Pennsylvania, Penn State Behrend’s Student
Activity Fee. Romolo Chocolates, and Wal-Mart,
among others.
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