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How a fraternity member is using Greek Life principles to make an impact on campus

Mara Holifield, Contributor April 12, 2023

Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Tadgh Spalding knows how to recruit the most balanced men to create a better campus life for all.  Spalding is a double major in history and secondary education, as well as Sigma...

Panhellenic bid day took place Sept. 11 and around 100 women accepted bids.

Greek life slump, new coordinator seeks to increase membership

Emily Sisk, News Editor October 12, 2022

Greek life recruitment suffered a tremendous blow at universities around the nation this year, and NKU was no exception.  Michele Adams, newly hired Fraternity and Sorority Life and Civic Engagement...

A group of girls in one of NKUs sororities embrace one another on Sunday during Bid Day festivities.

NKU Greek Life chapters conclude recruitment week with Bid Day

Braden White, Arts & Life Editor September 12, 2021

On Sunday, Northern Kentucky University held their annual Bid Day, the last day of recruitment for Greek chapters on campus.  On bid day, those recruited get to open their bids and then run home...

Phi Delta Theta comes to campus

Phi Delta Theta comes to campus

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor January 13, 2020
NKU’s newest fraternity Phi Delta Theta—also known as Phi Delt—begins the process of colonization on Jan. 13.

VIDEO: What Makes NKU Greek Life Special?

Abby Behrens, Video Editor October 30, 2019

Editor's Note: Video Editor Abby Behrens is a member of Theta Phi Alpha. It's no doubt that Greek life has its fair share of stereotypes and expectations, but NKU's Greek organizations have created...

‘The Big Event’ brings students together

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor August 22, 2019
Lots of unfamiliar people, a variety of odd yet exciting events and everyone in attendance confused and unsure of what they should be doing—NKU’s first annual The Big Event was the perfect metaphor for college.
Students representing NKUs Greek organizations during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Greek orgs raised $180K, volunteered over 30K hours last year

Maria Dossett, Arts and Life Editor August 6, 2018

NKU’s Greek Life displayed its dedication to serving others by raising $180,000 during the 2017-2018 academic year. From August to May, NKU’s 22 fraternities and sororities hosted several philanthropic...

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