By Kathryna Hoyman · Managing Editor
This fall, the college’s Greek groups are collaborating to host events for the campus. Amidst the efforts of sororities, fraternities and housing groups to host rush and make floats for the Homecoming Parade, they find time to unite other students, Greek members and independents alike, in a wide range of events.
The Delta Rho Sigma housing group, also known as “the Buffalos,” joined forces with the Nu Lambda Phi fraternity on Sept. 27 to kick off a season of events by hosting their annual “Meat and Greet.”
“We had burgers and steaks – that got great feedback – and some yard games like volleyball, Spikeball, corn hole and Kan Jam. We were excited to reconnect with upperclassmen, meet new students and increase our presence and contribution on campus,” senior Nu Lamb member Andrew Coy said.
Upcoming, the Crons housing group and Tri-Zeta sorority will host their “Pink Dance” on Oct. 3 in Ketler Rec.
“‘Pink Dance’ is an event that the Zetas and the Crons are running to fundraise for breast cancer awareness. This is open to the whole campus, and all are welcome to dance with us and come meet new people! I am so excited to see this year’s turnout and have a fun night with friends!” senior Zeta President Kaitlyn Erickson said.
Another highly anticipated event is “Wolf Creep,” which will be hosted on Oct. 24 by the Tri-Rhos housing group and the Alpha Beta Tau sorority.
“‘Wolf Creep’ is an adrenaline-filled horror walk. I walked through last year, and it was a lot of fun and there were a lot of scares, so I’m excited to help run it this year as a Rho,” junior Max Turner said. The walk will take place on lower campus, weaving through the college’s Nature Trail.
The campus’ Theta Alpha Pi sorority will once again collab with the Beta Sigma fraternity to host “Monster Mash” on the evening of Halloween in Ketler Rec.
“‘Monster Mash’ is essentially a big dance for all of campus to dress up for a contest and come have fun with friends and meet new people! The last few years, attendance has been on the rise, and we are hoping for even more to show up this year,” sophomore Theta member Jordyn Vandevort said. “All proceeds are donated to the Alpha Omega Pregnancy Center.”
Also held the evening of Oct. 31 will be fraternity Delta Iota Kappa’s “Bonfire Bash” on lower campus. “It will include various activities such as a pumpkin carving contest, Spikeball, cornhole and, of course, a bonfire! Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well. It will be a great time, so you definitely don’t want to miss it!” junior DIK member Brett Belval said.
On Nov. 7, the Gamma Chi sorority and ADELPHIKOS fraternity will host their iconic “Spicy Soup Night” in the Breen Student Union. “It is a time of fellowship, friendly competition and delicious food. I signed up for the competition having no idea what I was getting myself into. My stomach hurt for two days after, but the memories will last a lifetime,” senior ADEL member Benjamin Forastiere reported.
These are a few of the most eagerly awaited events this fall semester, but be sure to keep an eye out around campus and on social media for info on other Greek goings-on during these upcoming months. Whether you only make it to a few or all of these events, it will most certainly be a festive fall at Grove City.
