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Greek vs. non-Greek
November 29, 2004 - FSView

What you are about to read is a controversial topic for all Florida State University students, and because of this, I have strategically chosen to write this piece a few weeks before my graduation.

Throughout the rest of this commentary I will break down what it means to be a member of the Greek community, and also mention the relationship between Greeks and the so-called "god damn independents," or GDI's.
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The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity hangs out mostly with the Delta Delta Delta sorority. ...

Rumors, myths unfounded at IU Health Center
November 30, 2004 - idsnews Campus

... But some greeks disagree with Jessop's claims. Sophomore Justin Boyd, a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, said though he has never gone to the Health Center, he has never told anyone else to not use its services.

"People like it because they use it to get an excuse to get out of class, but we don't tell people not to go" ...

The Scepters of Time
November 27, 2004

New book by ATO Hugh Mannfield: The Scepters of Time
Have you ever wished to feel the wind in your hair from the topmast of a clipper ship? Would you like to smell the smoke of a broadside? How about taking a ride on elephant back through the jungles of India? Would you like to climb the Himalayas and discover an ancient civilization? ...

Bruce Nguyen snags Freeman-ASIA scholarship
November 23, 2004 - Daily O'Collegian

A second Oklahoma State University student received a Freeman-ASIA scholarship to study for a semester in Japan.

International and general business junior Bruce Nguyen received a $5,000 scholarship to spend next semester taking classes at the Kansai Gaidai University in Japan.
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Nguyen will work with his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, to encourage members to study abroad. ...

ATO colony gains official status
November 23, 2004 - The ShortHorn

A fraternity secured its place at UTA when it was chartered Saturday by its national organization.

After two and a half years on campus, the Alpha Tau Omega colony became the Kappa Alpha chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

With 46 members, the former colony surpassed the national organization's charter requirement of 35, said Zach Walker, public relations senior and charter president. ...

Fans enjoy cheering Trojans
November 21, 2004 - The Messenger

...nothing dampened the spirits of the tailgaters who were there for the last hoorah of the Trojans' football season.

The Shack Quad, which is usually packed with Greeks on game day at Troy University was nearly empty, except for a couple of fraternities that wouldn't have missed the last opportunity to tailgate this season.

The brothers of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity set up under a tent with the focal points of the gathering a television and chicken and turkey hot off the grill.

"We're a little disappointed that the other Greeks didn't come out," said Chris House. "They're watching the game at the frat houses, but this is our last chance to tailgate and we didn't want to miss it. We'll just watch the game out here." ...

Alley Clean-Up
November 20, 2004 - WTHI TV

An Indiana State fraternity spends their Saturday cleaning up a Terre Haute neighborhood.

The members of Alpha Tau Omega spent Saturday cleaning up the alley around their house on 6th street.

"It's very important to us. We love this place, and our house. The Sig Pi's are here. We care about this place. We care about this place. We want this place to be clean. We want Terre Haute to be clean. It represents us, and we feel we owe it to Terre Haute," said Danny Coffin, Alpha Tau Omega's Critical Skills Officer. ...

'Men of Lehigh' sold for sorority charity
November 17, 2004 - The Brown & White

Gamma Phi Beta sorority members sold "Men at Lehigh" postcards to help raise money for their cook's family friend who was injured in an accident last year.

Chris Pollinger, a friend of Gamma Phi's cook, Ed Cassell, was left paraplegic after being involved in a car accident. For the past two semesters, the sisters have been trying to raise money for Pollinger and his family.
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The postcards feature men in seven fraternities on campus: Chi Phi, Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega... The men posed free of charge. ...

Greeks award accomplishments
November 17, 2004 - The Daily Utah Chronicle

Members of the U's greek community celebrated chapter and individual accomplishments for the year at their annual awards ceremony Monday.
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Chris Sheard, U senior and member of Alpha Tau Omega and recipient for the Outstanding Greek Man award, said he was amazed when awarded the honor.

"I was somewhat surprised to be chosen from the caliber of people that were considered by the committee," he said. ...

Thanks for the Greek coverage
November 12, 2004 - The Pleiad

I wanted to thank you for your recent articles highlighting the philanthropy events of Sigma Chi, Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta ("Adopt a solider..." and "Derby Days..." Nov. 5). Far too often people assume that Greek life only involves drinking and partying when the reality is far from that.

Members of the Greek community at Albion College are leaders of campus clubs, involved in service organizations and active in athletics. ...

600 attend ATO benefit show
November 12, 2004 - Daily Mississippian

Since the devastating fire at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in August, the Ole Miss community has provided support to fraternity members.

Wednesday night proved to be no different as scores of people attended the ATO Benefit Concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center featuring rock groups Sister Hazel and Ingram Hill.

Proceeds from the concert go into the memorial funds created by the ATO fraternity in remembrance of Howard Stone, William Townsend and Jordan Williams, who perished in the Aug. 27 fire. ...

2 die, 2 critically injured in Ole Miss crane mishap
November 12, 2004 - The Clarion-Ledger

Two men died and two others were critically injured Thursday afternoon when a crane lift toppled at a renovation site at the University of Mississippi, officials said. ...

The accident marks the second fatal accident on campus since August and is the third time Ole Miss students have had to cope with tragedy this semester. ...

In August, three students were killed following an early morning fire that ripped through the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house. ...

Lake improvement not a trivial pursuit: Millikin students plan event to raise money
November 9, 2004 - Herald & Review

Dreamland Lake means different things to many people. But for Alpha Tau Omega fraternity it is about preserving a lake that has been an important part of the community since 1905.

That is why Chris Bass and Mark Linton along with their fraternity brothers from Millikin University passed out flyers throughout the community about the upcoming Trivia Days...

Chuck Johansen, the fraternity's advisor who got the ball rolling to raise money for Dreamland Lake. "Fraternities and Sororities are so misrepresented because of the animal house (movie) mentality. They do a lot of community service projects that aren't always recognized locally"...

ROTC To Honor Veterans With Flag Vigil, Memorial Service Nov. 11
November 9, 2004 - Baylor University

Baylor University's Air Force ROTC detachment will hold a flag vigil on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the flag pole in front of Pat Neff Hall. ...

In addition to the flag vigil, cadets will hand out 500 magnetic ribbons commemorating Baylor's veterans and will co-sponsor with Alpha Tau Omega a Veterans Day memorial service from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday in front of Pat Neff Hall. ...

ATF gives conflicting information on fire
November 9, 2004 - Daily Mississippian

The investigation into the Alpha Tau Omega house fire that killed three Ole Miss students on Aug. 27 has been officially closed since Oct. 18, according to a news release.

But one request for documents related to the case was recently denied because Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents said the case is still open...

Two Freedom of Information Act requests from The Daily Mississippian to the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been denied. The requests were for the reports concerning the fire, which was announced as closed on Oct. 18 through a news release from the ATF ...

Greeks aid Ole Miss fraternity
November 8, 2004 - The Reveille

LSU Greek organizations reached out to help the University of Mississippi fraternity whose house fell into flames in late August.

To cushion some of the rebuilding costs for the Ole Miss Alpha Tau Omega chapter, the donations from LSU totaled $2,000. The fundraiser was headed by LSU's Intrafraternity Council.

Though LSU no longer has an ATO chapter, Marshall Harper, IFC president, said the effects of the tragedy reach beyond the University of Mississippi. ...

Peter Pan float hooks crowd
November 8, 2004 - Indiana Statesman

Many students and community members braved the cold and early morning to watch the 82nd annual Blue and White Homecoming Parade pass through campus Saturday. The theme for this year's Homecoming "A Tale of Another Victory" was evident as each float represented a fairy tale.

The pairing of Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Tau Gamma presented a float based on "Little Red Riding Hood,"...

AnnDee Guise, a freshman aerospace administration major, had not attended the parade before, but said she enjoyed the event. "I loved it," she said. "It was my first one, so it was fun."

Benefit to raise funds for UM fraternity
November 5, 2004 - The Clarion-Ledger

Rock bands Sister Hazel and Ingram Hill will play a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts to raise money for the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity memorial fund.
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"I can't thank them enough for what they are doing for us. We are so humbled that the band and the university have planned this for us," said Tyler Bier, president of ATO.

Greeks view U. report on Castle party as fair
November 04, 2004 - Daily Pennsylvanian

Though many in the Greek community are tight-lipped about the Office of Student Conduct conclusion that Psi Upsilon violated the University alcohol policy, those who did voice opinions generally agree with the University findings.

A College junior and Alpha Tau Omega brother who did not want his name published said that he feels that "in general, the University policies concerning alcohol are fair and effective ... [yet] this cannot entirely stop the use of hard alcohol, because a student can bring hard liquor into a party." ...

Fraternity brothers adjusting to life after fatal fire
November 1, 2004 - Daily Mississippian

The brothers of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity have grown closer since losing their house and three members on Friday, Aug. 27...

All the while, they are working on finding normalcy again...

The ATOs have 51 pledges this year. Ricky Bryan, a freshman ATO pledge from Houston, said he didn't know anyone on campus before he came to Ole Miss. He said when he met the ATOs, he found a group of people like him. ...

ATO still adapting after tragedy, benefit on Nov. 10
November 1, 2004 - Daily Mississippian

Sister Hazel and Ingram Hill will hold a benefit concert Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts to raise money for the Alpha Tau Omega memorial fund.

The concert is presented by the fraternities and sororities of Ole Miss, with Ingram Hill as the opening band for Sister Hazel.

"This is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to have this benefit concert for the ATO fraternity," said Jennifer Taylor, director of campus programming.

"Through the tragedy of the fire, I feel that the whole university community has grown stronger, and this is our way of honoring the ATOs," Taylor said...