Greek system does not expect change due By JESSICA HARTSHORN Collegian Staff Writer Though the University’s Greek sys tem is more similar to those at Big Ten schools than it is to ones in the north east, Interfratemity Council President Scott Stephan says Penn State will not change its fraternity and sorority asso ciation. “We will not consider pulling out of the Northeast (Interfraternity Coun cil),” Stephan said, although Penn State will try to send members to the Midwest Council where they can talk with other Big Ten members. “We can gain a lot more by talking to them than we can by talking to smaller schools,” Stephan said. Stephan said the schools in the North east council often do not share the same . c M A LARGE 1-ITEM PIZZA I W 234-3000 I ■ LIMITED DELIVERY AREA/NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER COUPON/EXPIRES AUG. 24,199^ RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS ON OUR DOORS FIRST. Why? Because Army ROTC teaches you the leadership and management skills you need for success—in college and in life. Robert M.A.L. Miller, Pastor Nancy E. Gable, Associate in Ministry/Education 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services 9 a.m. Sunday Church School (ages 2-adult) 10:30 a.m. Bible study (for young adults with special needs) • Weekday Bible study • Bell choirs • Adult vocal choir • Youth Groups • Women’s Groups • Men’s Breakfast Group • Fellowship opportunities for all ages concerns as Penn State because they are smaller. Villanova University, a member of the Northeast council, has 13 fraterni ties and eight sororities, compared to Penn State’s 56 fraternities and 23 soro rities. The University of Illinois, home of the nation’s largest Greek system, is more similar to Penn State, which has 56 fra ternities and 27 sororities. Penn State is the second largest and other schools average slightly fewer greek organizations, such as Michigan State, with 38 fraternities and 26 sorori ties. All Big Ten greek systems are mem bers of the Midwest Interfraternity Council with the exception of Penn State, which is a member of the North east Interfraternity Council. ARMY ROTC THK SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: PENN STATE UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC 212 WAGNER BLD. OR CALL 863-0368 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH corner of Garner & Beaver (814) 238-2478 Two weeks ago Stephen and Panhel lenic Council President Stephanie Red ish attended a conference of greek representatives from Big Ten universi ties. The conference, which was the first of its kind, was held in Evanston, 111. Representatives from nine of the 11 uni versities’ Greek systems attended. The conference was designed for informal talks about common problems in the Greek system, Stephan said. The most positive part of the meeting was “the opportunity to . . . compare notes and talk about issues that we’re all faced with,” Redish said. Issues such as instituting alcohol pol icies, improving Greeks’ images, meet ing scholarship requirements, deferring rush and improving relations between sororities and fraternities were all addressed. .i. «i* I PALM©PI? * \\y) COMICS & J LJI £ £ role-playing games * * * * 355-9830 * * Valentine Road, Bellefonte * * Your a^ema^vecom ‘ csstore! * * 15% subscriber discount * 77 * Free delivery every Monday * * * J. J# kL «sL» ml# *l* *l* *l*4*4*^*l*«l**l*«l»4*«l* $lOOl OFF 1 Alcohol policies an issue Stephan said is a main concern of his —was dis cussed in a special session. One suggestion Stephan said he will bring up at IFC’s first meeting Monday night is Illinois’ “bring-your-own-bottle” policy The policy, which went into effect last January, limits liability by not allowing fraternities to purchase alcohol, said John Ehlert, Illinois’ IFC president. Instead, guests who are 21 and older may bring their own alcoholic bever ages, Ehlert added. The program was an adjustment for people on campus, but that has not caused any difficulties, Ehlert said. No significant reduction in event atten dance was noticed, he said. Redish said the conference’s session to Big 10 affiliation on public relations interested her most. Greeks must learn to work better with family and friends as well as indepen dents and faculty, Redish said. The conference dealt with methods to rid the Greek system of negative images often portrayed in movies like Animal House and how to direct the greek system’s energies into more pos itive aspects. Redish said. Faculty receptions and an October community clean-up are two examples of positive image events Penn State greeks will do, Redish added. One of the main goals all the Big Ten universities made during the confer ence was to keep in contact with one another, Stephan said. Stephan and Northwestern University IFC President Tim Simonds are jointly I Perm Sale! I *Curls or body waves! | New perm looks designed especially for you. Now only $32 CUT INCLUDED YOUR 3228 E. College Ave. State College, PA JjilF Open a Kranich's charge from 1 to over 3 years to pay _ Or Use Visa • Mastercard • AMEX • Discover HkranichV 216 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, PA. (814) 234-4481 OPEN DAILY TILL 5:30 THURSDAY TILL 9:00 SATURDAY 10-5:00 The Daily Collegian Wednesday, Aug. 22,1990 preparing a questionnare to send to Big Ten universities to determine similari ties between schools. Participants at the conference also plan to work together on business mat ters, Stephan said. Several Greek systems have compa nies that sponsor large events, such as Coors' sponsorship of the IFC and Pan hel Dance Marathon at Penn State and Coca-Cola’s sponsorship of rush events at Purdue University. By sharing contacts with these large sponsors, Stephan said they hope to spread financial support to other events throughout the Big Ten greek system. Although the location has not been finalized, Penn State has offered to host the conference next summer, Redish said. Curly Perms and Relaxers also on sale. FimSsMISTICHE Our 86th Year REGISTERED JEWELER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY Family Hairstyling OPEN M-F 9-8 234-2945 S 9-6
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers