Kass Newton is a biochemistry senior. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Trigger warning: Mental illness To all extended members of the Cal Poly community and the greek life community past, present and future, My name is Kass Newton (she/her), and following the resignation of my national […]
Tag: Chi Omega
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Mass resignations from Chi Omega after diversity initiatives were rejected
Cal Poly Chi Omega’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee knew things needed to change. This summer, they created a number of initiatives to make the sorority more welcoming, including a new recruitment process. National leadership, however, disagreed and denied the initiatives. This denial from Chi Omega National led to discord within the chapter over how […]
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Letter to the Editor: Letters of resignation from former members of Cal Poly Chi Omega
Mustang News obtained 17 letters from former members of the Cal Poly chapter of Chi Omega sorority. These members sent their letters to Chi Omega to resign their membership from the sorority. Here are the letters led by an essay by psychology junior Nicki Butler, a former member of Chi Omega and a Mustang News opinion columnist. The letters […]
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Greek life comes with a cost
For many students having to work a job, or even two, while in school is the only option to be able to participate in costly extracurriculars, like greek life, on top of an already hefty tuition bill.
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Chi Omega raises tens of thousands at casino night
Chi O Casino raised approximately $41,000 last year.
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Photos: Panhellenic organizations meet new recruits
Fall recruitment was a week long process from Sept. 23- 30.
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District 5 holds on to top spot after fourth day of Greek Week
After a day filled with donut-themed obstacles courses, Mr. Pickle’s sandwiches, blood donations and soccer games, District 5 (gold) sustained its first-place position.
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Make-A-Wish surprises the girl with half a heart
Watch 4-year-old Pari’s wish granting at her surprise party in Arroyo Grande
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Chi O Casino makes wishes come true
Panhellenic sorority Chi Omega hopes to exceed the $33,000 it brought in last year for Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties.
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Philanthropy 101: Cal Poly Greek Life gives back
Alexandria Scott alexandriascott.md@gmail.com Philanthropy was the word of the day this past Thursday, as Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic (PHA) and United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC) fraternities and sororities gathered in the University Union to raise awareness for charities. The organizations showcased each of their respective philanthropies to show being greek is more than any stigmas. USFC philanthropy vice president and political […]
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Chi Omega and charity win big at Sorority’s Best Dance Crew
Aryn Sanderson asanderson@mustangdaily.net Kelly Ehrler hops into a handstand. Two shirtless men in firefighter hats hold her legs up, and Ehrler begins to twerk upside down. It’s not just another night in Chumash Auditorium. It’s a dance battle. For sorority members such as Ehrler of Alpha Phi, Theta Chi’s Sorority’s Best Dance Crew on Wednesday […]
