"From one Greek to Another" Event

Delta Sigma Chi, CSULB's co-ed multicultural fraternity, hosted an event on Dec. 5 called "From One Greek to Another" at the CSU Ballroom.


Photo taken from Delta Sigma Chi's Myspace

Greeks gathered to hear various speakers, including alumni of Delta Sigma Chi, and Greek life coordinator, Caitlin Roberts, discuss diversity and the accomplishments of Greek organizations on campus. Various ice breakers and small group discussions between the organizations also took place.

Caitlin Roberts says this function gives "Greek organizations the opportunity to meet and learn about one another."

Delta Sigma Chi is the only co-ed, multicultural fraternity on campus. Multi-cultural fraternities are Greek organizations that are not chapters of national/campus councils (The Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, or National Pan Hellenic Council). These fraternities are regional or national organizations that focus on a specific interest or culture.

CSULB does not plan on expanding the number of multi-cultural fraternities on campus.

How to Get Suspended as a Greek

Photo taken from TKE Myspace Account


Tau Kappa Epsilon has been suspended from being recognized by CSULB since 2005 due to several violations between 2000 and 2004.

The last straw took place in 2005 when high-ranking TKE members were upset that they were prohibited from joining a sorority on a bus ride. They proceeded "to pull up flowers and defecate on the front door step" of this particular sorority's home later in the night.

In 2010, TKE will finish their suspension and have the opportunity to possibly be reinstated at CSULB.

Interfraternity Council enforces the Executive Resolution , which states that "sororities voluntarily or knowingly involves itself or its affiliates with the participation of Tau Kappa Epsilon" will not be allowed to participate in social events for an entire semester.

TKE is still not currently recognized by campus, and any sorority that affiliates with the fraternity over extended periods of time "will result in one year disaffiliation from any and all activities with the Interfraternity Council."

Tau Kappa Epsilon has over 260 chapters in the U.S. and Canada, making it the world's largest fraternity. However, there is one less chapter recognized by CSULB.



photo taken from Long Beach Tau Kappa Epsilon Website

'Phi-Tauction' at Frisco's

Photo taken from Frisco's Website


The fraternity Phi Kappa Tau auctioned off their men at Frisco's, a carhop restaurant and bar with live entertainment in Long Beach, on Thursday night.

During the 'Phi-Tauction,' 20 fraternity members were auctioned off to buyers. Approximately $2000 was raised for children with chronic illnesses.

A pair of Phi Kappa Tau members was sold for $275. They were purchased by their girlfriends.

The auction entails a 24-hour "enslavement" service, where the auction winner is free to have the fraternity member do as they please. JB Myers, Phi Kappa Tau member, explains how its usually "school work or cleaning."

JB Myers had to wore a snug-fitted shirt that stated "I will do what she commands," at last year's auctions.

Phi Tau was re-chartered at CSULB in 2001 and wishes to expand to include more members.

The men of Phi Kappa Tau


photo taken from CSULB Phi Kappa Tau's Website


photo taken from CSULB Phi Kappa Tau's Website

Greeks support 'Up 'Til Dawn' Charity Event

Photo taken from google images

The Kappa Sigma fraternity won the 'spirit competition' with 78 members present at the Up 'Til Dawn fundraiser, which took place on Nov. 6 in the University Student Ballroom.

The Sigma Pi fraternity and Delta Gamma sorority also showed up to support the Up til Dawn fundraiser, which benefits the Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The Up 'Til Dawn Fundraiser is an annual event that is projected to raise more than $50,000 this year to help children with life-threatening diseases.

Photo of Kappa Sigma's Fraternity House



photo taken from CSULB Archives

Greeks Awarded at Wilson High

photo taken from Woodrow Wilson High Myspace

Fraternities and sororities gathered at Woodrow Wilson High School for a Greeks Awards Ceremony to see how their organizaton sized up against other Greeks. Awards boasted academic, athletic, philanthropic and social excellence.

Over 600 people were in attendance, including our campus' recognized chapters.

Delta Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon were both recognized for their academic achievement with the highest cumulative grade point averages for men and woman.

-Women: Delta Gamma received a 3.041 average.
-Men: Sigma Alpha Epsilon received a 2.967 average.

Delta Gamma, Pi Kappa Phi and Zeta Phi Rho won the Penny Wars with over 22,000 points, which raised $2,300. Delta Gamma was also the overall winner for Greek Week.

Caitlin Roberts, our very own on-campus Greek life coordinator, was awarded as the Greek Adviser of the Year for the Western Region.

"I am very proud of everyone, especially the I.F.C. and Panhellenic councils for putting on such a great event. It was great to recognize all the chapters for all their hard work and accomplishments," said Roberts.



Photo of Caitlin Roberts taken from csulb.edu