A new chapter of the historically African-American Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will be active on Belmont’s campus by spring 2016, said Dr. Jeffery Burgin, an Alpha Phi Alpha alumnus member and associate provost and dean of students. The initial proposal for the fraternity was in the fall of 2014, and after an agreement from the district, regional and national Alpha Phi Alpha committees with Belmont University, a charter was finally granted to add the fraternity. The process wa

Students may have seen posters with an Ask Jeeves-like logo, complete with red text and cartoonish butler, displayed around campus. Even if they didn’t know what the posters were advertising, though, there would be an easy way to find out. All they would have to do is ask. Ask Phi Tau, a project launched by Phi Kappa Tau in March 2014 that centers on philanthropy and service, seeks to put a different spin on both. Instead of focusing on one isolated event, the fraternity keep

Whether you’re talking about the yogurt, the citizens of the economically-recovering country or Belmont’s sororities and fraternities, it’s a good time to be Greek. Belmont’s six Greek organizations are growing exponentially, raising funds to match. And their statistics from last semester prove it. Below are some facts and figures from the fall 2014 semester, including statements from each of the Greek organization’s presidents and awards earned. Fundraising is done primarily

A little less than a year into their experiment, students from the Nashville colony of the Kappa Sigma fraternity have decided to close the doors of their branch. The decision came from the colony’s executive council following a meeting between Belmont officials and representatives from the national office on Dec. 2. “We are no longer going to continue operations as a colony or a confirmed charter,”  said Mike Crecca, the former grandmaster of ceremonies of the colony. The co

Rivals like Belmont and Lipscomb usually don’t join forces together. But when it’s for a good cause to raise money for organizations such as Blood: Water Mission, it proves sometimes water runs thicker than blood. Both universities are partnering to raise money for Blood: Water Mission in a competitive fundraiser called Battle for the Pump, the first event of its kind. The idea of the contest is to see which school can reach the $5,000 goal first–for an ideal total of $10,000

Kappa Sigma colony president and presidential scholar Peter Johnson is facing disciplinary action from Belmont University after one of his fraternity brothers was hospitalized on Halloween. Johnson was put on limited probation on Saturday following a disciplinary hearing with Janelle Briscoe, the director of community accountability. Johnson said limited probation means that if there is one more incident he will face suspension or expulsion. When reached for comment, Briscoe

The issues in Greek life communities have been a hot topic on college campuses in recent years. Hazing is a terrible thing and no person should have to experience any sort of humiliation or uncomfort to prove their worth. The issues of hazing have directly affected the perception of Greek life on college campuses. Just last year the Phi Delta Theta chapter at Belmont University lost its charter on hazing charges. Hazing is one of the most common arguments against going Greek

A nationally-recognized colony of the Kappa Sigma fraternity wants to become Belmont’s third men’s Greek organization on campus and has already been trying to recruit new members. “Our ultimate goal is to become a chartered fraternity on Belmont’s campus. It’s getting there that’s going to be a trip,” said Michael Crecca, a sophomore and second vice president of the Kappa Sigma colony. However, Kappa Sigma is not officially recognized by Belmont and likely will not be. “We to