This story aired on WDBJ-TV, you can view it here.How many people does it take to pull 880,000 pounds?
Apparently only 10 people. Six teams competed in the iron horse pull in downtown
They had to pull this train and the goal was to move it ten feet. Each team had three tries and they ended up moving this huge locomotive about 4 feet.
From: The Spectrum OnlineThe Greek community at NDSU is comprised of roughly 475 students, which is less than 5 percent of the total campus population.
Members of the fraternities and sororities at NDSU decided it was time to do something about those numbers and those stereotypes, and the idea for Greek Ambassadors was born.
Tony Clowe, a junior majoring in political science and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, was chosen to head up the committee when the possibility of an ambassador program was brought forth last spring.
Clowe said the idea came from discussions in Interfraternity Council, the governing board for fraternities on campus.
“It was a very vague idea at the time, but it sounded like it should be looked into,” Clowe said.
He began his research where any college student would—Google.
“After Googling ‘Greek Ambassador,’ I found a couple of schools who had already implemented the program. I was in contact with some of those students,” Clowe said.
With advice from Coordinator of Greek Life Josh Boschee, and utilizing input from other members of the Greek community, the ideas were consolidated into a plan that would work best for NDSU.
To become a Greek Ambassador, there is an application process each semester. Currently, there are 11 ambassadors, including Clowe.
“While the program is starting small to nail down what the Greek Ambassadors will be doing specifically, there is hope to see it grow in the future,” Clowe said.
The ambassadors have a number of specific goals already in place. The program will strive to increase the communication and understanding between campus officials and Greek Life
“Specifically this will include working closely with the Office of Admission, the Residence Hall Association and the Office of Student Orientation and Success,” Clowe said.
The Greek Ambassadors also plan to further the current goals of Greek Life on campus and provide a formal informational resource for interested students at NDSU.
“We want this to be another way to brand the Greek Community with some of the top Greeks on campus participating in this program,” Clowe said, “and hopefully in the process we can help break down some of the Greek stereotypes.”
From The Memphis Commercial Appeal OnlineBy Ronald Tillery
Brian Cardinal is at it again.
As the Grizzlies' forward campaigns for playing time, he's counting on the strength on his left knee to win a spot in the rotation.
So just how strong is the surgically repaired knee that's essentially kept Cardinal out of sight and off Grizzly fans' minds the past two seasons?
It's an "old" knee that requires managing and precise maintenance.
All of which means he'll sit out a practice or two and intentionally miss a few games to safeguard against extended absences.
That said, Cardinal insists that he hasn't felt better since his first season in Memphis when he emerged as an integral part of a playoff qualifier.
Griz head coach Marc Iavaroni seems convinced, evoking "The Custodian" when talking about a goal the team should have while shaping its identity.
"We should be scrapping," Iavaroni said. "That's why I've liked Brian Cardinal. He's done a good job of getting us extra possessions and extra shots. So he'll be in the rotation again. He's a guy who makes other players better. He's a facilitator. He's just a really heady basketball player."
Iavaroni doesn't sound as though he's overly concerned about the notion that Cardinal may not fit.
Sure he does, and it has nothing to do with Cardinal turning 30 this year -- making him the only other player next to Damon Stoudamire not twentysomething.
If Cardinal's knee holds up, he'll provide much-needed toughness, rebounding and post defense (more of what Iavaroni stands for) should Hakim Warrick gets pushed around or Stromile Swift and Darko Milicic disappear.
Consider the 3-point shooting a bonus.
"The beauty of my game is that I just go out and play hard," Cardinal said. "I try to stay within myself, and I've been successful at doing that.
"If I'm playing five minutes, zero minutes, 20 minutes or being a practice player, I'm just excited that I've been feeling good and I'm excited about the direction the team is going in."
There is no running from a clear youth movement and a logjam up front.
There also is no running from Cardinal's status as the team's fourth highest-paid player behind Pau Gasol, Mike Miller and Milicic.
Cardinal signed a six-year, $39 million free-agent deal with the Grizzlies before the 2004-05 season.
With three years (including this one) and about $19 million left on his deal, Cardinal has appeared in 58, 36 and 28 games in each of the past three seasons.
Cardinal knows exactly what's said about him.
The criticism tied mostly to his contract used to frustrate him.
No more.
"Nobody's excited to be hurt. It's one of those things you battle through," Cardinal said. "I'd love for it to have never happened. It was a humbling experience to go from playing a lot to struggling to walk up stairs because my knee hurts so dang much.
"You think everybody's looking at you funny. You think everybody's talking about you. You think everybody's not appreciating what you are and what you've done to get here. It's tough for everybody involved."
Cardinal, who originally had routine arthroscopic surgery in 2005, underwent a second knee surgery in February.
He said that procedure turned out to be the breakthrough.
"They cleaned up a little more, shaved off a few things," Cardinal said.
Now, can Cardinal once again be an energy guy not afraid to flex his hustle?
"I may not be the same guy that played for Golden State or my first year in Memphis," Cardinal said, "but I still have something left to give. I can help this team."
Editors Note: Brother Cardinal is known to occasionally flash the recognition sign before free throws--of which he hit 92.6% last season.
Did you know that fraternities and sororities are illegal in France? So much for their motto of "Liberté, égalité, fraternité." That's one more reason to be glad that you live in the United States or Canada!
The Grand Chapter meet in Virginia Beach, VA on October 12th & 13th. In addition to the usual budget, insurance and operational issues of the agenda, the Grand Chapter took created and revised two Theta Chi awards.
The Omega Chapter at Penn State University demonstrated Theta Chi's maxim of "Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater" by winning this years homecoming competition. The homecoming theme was "Reflecting the Spirit."You can also check out video of the Madhatter and homecoming float from the parade at the Omega Chapter alumni website.
Today is Columbus Day and October is Italian-American Heritage month. To promote awareness of the celebration, the website Thirty-One Days of Italians created a list of the 31 most influential Americans if Italian descent. Monday, October 15th is designated as Lee Iacocca Day.
From The Miami Herald Online''I met up with three girls in ECW, and they are the hottest girls in WWE,'' said The Miz, who is flanked by Extreme Exposé (Kelly Kelly, Brooke Adams and Miami's own Layla El).
``How many wrestlers have three girls by their side, three really hot girls. They help me out. They cheer me. They support me. They make me look good. I make them look better.''
As a kid growing up in Parma, Ohio, Mizanin bought the wrestling garb. He purchased the action figures. He watched the wrestling PPVs with his high school friends. He enjoyed it, wanting to belong to it. He just didn't know how to enter its fraternity.
He later joined a frat, Theta Chi Fraternity, at Miami University in Ohio, pursuing a college degree, but it's the reality show circuit which presented some 'real' direction toward the carnival-like world of pro wrestling.
Mizanin, who turns 27 on Monday, Oct. 8, is best known for his time on numerous MTV reality shows prior to becoming a sports entertainer for WWE.
Read the rest of the Miami Herald article here.
Brother Andrew Loring Manning of the Beta Psi Chapter at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC shares an overview of his chapters outstanding philanthropy program:
