The Office of Residential Life wrapped up room draw for the Fall term last week, leaving many rising sophomores "homeless" for the moment.
Alpha Xi Delta sorority and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity were the big winners at Monday evening's Coed, Fraternity, Sorority Order of Omega Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the Greek community. Alpha Xi walked away with the prestigious O'Connor Award, given to the one CFS organization with outstanding reputation and performance in the categories of "accountability, service, inclusiveness, brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship and leadership." When presenting the award, Dean of the College James Larimore described the sorority as having "easily risen above the norm in every category." Recognition was given in the six categories on both the organizational and individual levels. Top individual honors went to Greek Man of the Year Sunil Bhagavath '03, of Kappa Kappa Kappa fraternity, and Woman of the Year Leah Wright '03, representing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The award for outstanding emerging leader was given to Jason Ewart '04 of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Ewart is also the 2003 Order of Omega Secretary/Treasurer. Notable presentations included one by Stuart Lord, dean of the Tucker Foundation, who presented the awards for service.
When students noticed the giant hole being dug behind St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located on West Wheelock Street between Psi Upsilon and Theta Delta Chi fraternities, many speculated as to what the area was being excavated for.