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OFF Any Yogurt (’Except small cones and tinies. Expires 10/15/00) Campus SUBSHOP Mon.-Fri. lOam-lOpm Sat. llam-9pm Sun. 12pm-9pm 1225 Alder 345-2434 Not valid with any other discounts or coupons. One coupon per customer. I HOMEY HILL FARMS — J Oregon daily emerald WORLDWIDE www^ailyemeraULcom New fraternity offers greek alternative ■ Phi Sigma Kappa returns to the University once again in the hopes of creating a renewed sense of academic spirit By Beata Mostafavi Oregon Daily Emerald Although most fraternities had their names made well-known last week during fraternity rush, one house is just beginning to recruit its first members. But Phi Sigma Kappa is no stranger to the University. The chapter existed from 1926 to 1970, returned in the 1980s, but closed again due to low membership. It is regrouping for a third time now, and plans to reopen by fall of 2001. University Greek Life Coordina tor Shelley Sutherland said many fraternities and sororities closed down in the 1940s during World War II and in the 1960s when peo ple weren’t interested in organized groups, and those are the chapters that will most likely return. She also said that although these returning groups have a lot of work to do, they have an advantage be cause they can start fresh and avoid some of the stereotypes associated with the greek system. “A new fraternity appeals to peo ple who aren’t interested in the ex T isting chapters,” she said. “A new fraternity can show that it’s differ ent. Starting a new [fraternity] is much more challenging, but also good because you can make it the way you want it to be.” Hank Hager, a freshman journal ism major and prospective member of Phi Sigma Kappa, said that the fact that the chapter was brand-new appealed to him most. “It was the possibility of being able to start out from scratch, yet still be on the same level as other members of the fraternity, that got me interested,” he said. Sutherland said Phi Sigma Kap pa has been interested in reorganiz ing at the University for at least five years, but is restarting now because of the campus’ high enrollment. Mike Rose, who helps to establish chapters across the country, has traveled to Oregon from Indianapo lis and plans to stay for at least a month to help get Phi Sigma Kappa off the ground at the University. Right now, the chapter is in the “colony” stage, the first stage a new fraternity has to go through before becoming an official chapter. “A colony is basically a chapter on probation,” Rose said. “There’s a checklist of stuff that needs to be ac complished, such as having fi nances in order, having a solid member recruitment program and establishing alumni relations. The house remains in colony status for a minimum of six months, but can last up to two years. But before that, there’s a ritual of association where we formally recognize colony mem bers as members of our fraternity. ” Phi Sigma Kappa has 89 chapters and five colonies nationwide. This semester, the fraternity hopes to col onize at several other universities, including the University of Michi gan and Indiana University. Rose added that most of these new chapters are focusing on quali ties that sway from many of the common greek life stereotypes. “Lots of groups are getting back to the founding ideals instead of drinking and partying,” Rose said. “We’re offering men personal and professional development, the chance to be leaders, and a chance to participate in a model fraternity chapter based on brotherhood, scholarship and character.” Mem bers from almost every greek house have voiced that sentiment at one time or another, University Panhel lenic Council President Jamie Fer nald said. As part of the Select 2000 charter, Phi Sigma Kappa must re main true to their word, or the chap ter will disappear from campus for a third time. She said all new chapters must sign Select 2000, a program that of fers funding and benefits for chap ters that promote community serv ice and campus leadership over parties and drinking. “New chapters will be recruiting people who don’t see alcohol as a priority,” she said. “People who are being recruited are focusing more on scholastic goals.” Informational meetings about the new fraternity will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 and 5 at in the Owyhee Room in the EMU. Chapter repre sentatives at the state level also plan to be in Eugene during the month of October to help recruit members with barbecues and other activities. Rose said that the chapter didn’t target individuals during greek Re cruitment last week because it did not want to interfere with the func tions of the established houses. The Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity is returning to the UO campus this fail. We’re looking for men of integrity. Men who are leaders, Men who want to make a difference at the UO and beyond. Representatives from Phi Sig will be on campus all of October recruiting Founding Fathers who want to start new traditions of excellence. If you are interested, contact Mike Rose, National Director of Expansion, at 346*1146 (Greek Life Office), 346*9218 (on-campus residence) or at £‘oregonphisig @,hotmail .com.” Phi Sigma Kappa... setting a new precedent. Phi Signs Kappa, no’s newest fraternity... Brotherhood. Scholarship. Character* Since IS73. Info Meetings: Tuesday, Oct. 3 @ 7pm in the Owyhee Room Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 7pm in the Owyhee Room Tuesday, Oct. 10 @ 7pm in the Alsea Room Wednesday, Oct. 11 @ 7pm in the Alsea Room All meetings are in the River Rooms in the EMU. Oregon Daily Emerald P.O. Box 3159, Eugene OR 97403 The Oregon Daily Emerald is published daily Monday through Friday during the school year and Tuesday and Thursday during the summer by the Oregon Daily Emerald Publishing Co. Inc., at the Univer sity of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. 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