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acy. Seven fraternities participated in the event. : Scoring a Touchdown for Literacy “This year was a Community By: Aimee Brewbaker great success,” Kelsey Hays, VP Philanthropy of Pi Beta Phi said. Service “I am pleased with each frater- G March 2nd marked nity’s participation and their the annual day of literacy for Pi genuine sportsmanship.” Chi Omega– 223 R Beta Phi. Going along with the won 1st theme of literacy Pi Phi began place, came in – 280 their efforts in raising aware- 2nd and the gentlemen of Sigma- 1,463 E ness of literacy around the Alpha Epsilon received 3rd. Pi community with their Philan- Beta Phi ended up raising Lambda Chi– 145 E thropy Week. $1,050. Through the span of Pi Beta Phi with Arrow Bowl winners, Lauren Miller, presi- Pi Beta Phi– 692 a week the ladies went to a Lambda Chi Alpha dent of Pi Beta Phi said, “We are K local organization and provided grateful with all of the support Pi Kappa Alpha– 185 their support wherever necessary. This year they from the men and we hope that next year will be L went to La Casa, a domestic violence shelter in Las even better.” – 94 Cruces. All of the proceeds will go to First Book, Pi Phi totaled 150 community service an organization that provides new books to children – 1,599 I hours and donated many new books to the children from low income families in communities across the of La Casa. United States. At the end of the week, Pi Phi hosted the Total– 4,681 hours F second annual Arrow Bowl flag football tournament since August 2008 E to raise money for their philanthropy, which is liter- If you would like to see your Pi Kappa Alpha hosts Tournament to Benefit chapter’s community service . Boys and Girls Club By: Jessica Borchert hours advertised in this section, please email them to framp- N It was a rough day for Tau Alpha who took [email protected]. NMSU sororities at this second. Chi omega came M year’s Pike Powder Puff in third, Delta Gamma tournament. Pike raised fourth and S approximately $1,300 fifth. for the Boys and Girls “It was really Register for CEP 310 Today! U club of Las Cruces. special for us to win my Pi Beta Phi senior Seminar in Greek Leadership took first defeating de- Cont. pg. 4 Pike powder champions, Pi Beta Phi with Tuesday/Thursday . fending champions Zeta their coaches. 11:45-1:00 Learn How To: E Mr. NMSU 2009: Fraternities Strut D Their Stuff for Charity • Clarify Personal Values By: Tiara Thornton • Utilize Your Leadership U Strength Delta Zeta sorority hosted Mr. NMSU • Apply Your Leadership Experi- 2009 pageant to help raise about $2,800 ences to Your Career dollars for charity. Amy Holt, Philanthropy chair, • Learn the History of Greek Life Contestants in formal wear, waiting to answer their question. was in charge of planning the successful For more information, contact (Left to right) Trenton Guthrie, Adam Benavidez, Andrew Huerta, event. “After expenses, we raised about Jason Frampton Phillip Hollis, Roger Gurule, Joel Hansen, Andrew Giesler, Lance Edwards Cont. pg. 3

Greeks Get In- Volume 15, Issue 2 - Page 2 volved to Save Lives From the mind of the Greek Life Coordinator By: Marcus Martinez A New ANGLE To everyone reading, I hope you will give some sincere thought about participat- On Saturday March 14, ing in the new ANGLE program. ANGLE is an acronym for Advocating NMSU Greek Life 2009, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Education.