By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Spring pledging began for social clubs Tri Kappa Gamma, Pi Kappa and Trojans with Bid Night Friday and will continue through February. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said Bid Night had no complications and that she is pleased with the number of students who pledged each ... [Read More…]
With end of pledging, social clubs add hundreds
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Social club pledges were officially inducted into their respective clubs the week before fall break, signifying the end of the four-and-a-half week pledging season. New GATA member Kristen Turner, sophomore nursing major from Irving, said the pledging process was worthwhile and the best part was "being able to ... [Read More…]
Clubs prepare for Bid Night: Pledging process begins with secret events, relationships
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Friday's Bid Night marks the beginning of the pledging season for social clubs after three weeks of rushes for prospective pledges. After giving out bids to prospective pledges Thursday night, most club officers look forward to Friday's events, most of which are kept secret. "We're most excited about our ... [Read More…]
Clubs must remain focused on Christ
Normally well-meaning, Christian young men and women compromise Christ-likeness to fulfill social club pledging traditions. The above transformation works like this at ACU. During the rushing process, many club members act like Mother Teresa to prospective pledges, paying close attention to each who shows interest with the hopes that they will ... [Read More…]
Clubs conclude spring rushes
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Spring rushes began April 14 and end Friday. One exception is Gamma Sigma Phi, which will have one rush next week due to scheduling problems, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "Rushing has gone really well so far," said Cody Blair, junior youth and family ministry major ... [Read More…]
Clubs head into Spring Bid Night as Sing Song looms on horizon
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Of the six social clubs accepting spring pledges, only Frater Sodalis will participate in Sing Song with an act. In addition to this, Pi Kappa will be Sing Song security and Tri Kappa Gamma will distribute programs. Frater Sodalis president Randy Trowell said that participating in Sing Song and pledging at the ... [Read More…]
Spring pledging returns: Some social clubs begin back practice after two year break
By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer Six social clubs will soon begin spring pledging for the first time in two years, beginning with an informational meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hilton Room. Because most students join a social club in the fall, pledging in the spring can be a less intimidating experience, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of ... [Read More…]
Give a club a shot, or don’t complain
This letter is being written in response to the Optimist article 'Your Voice' (Oct. 11, 2002) concerning the recent speculation on the quality and purpose of social clubs and pledging. The author's obvious discontent with social clubs is vague and seemingly groundless, but what arouses my curiosity is the precedent for complaint. What troubles ... [Read More…]
Joining a social club seems hardly worth the price of pledging
I understand that many people are probably fed up with hearing about social clubs, pledging, and other related activities. I would have to agree with those people. However, as it is prevalent in my life at this time, I feel I must speak my piece before the time has come to move on with life. I am not in a club, but my roommate is pledging at the ... [Read More…]
Students decide against pledging: Various reasons given for depledging clubs
By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter As the pledging process comes into full swing, a few students are deciding not to partake in the activities. Eleven men and nine women have depledged from social clubs, according to Amanda Spell, coordinator of Student Organizations and Campus Activities. Women's club Delta Theta and men's club Gamma Sigma ... [Read More…]