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6 Hon At first, Phi S organiz You thought the Greek life wasn't for you. Well, think again. Phi Sigma Pi fraternity may just be what you're looking for. Phi Sigma Pi, a nationally recognized honor fraternity, has been a fixture at USC since 1992, when it became one of the 50 national chapters of the organization. Like most Greek organizations, Phi Sigma Pi participates in service projects, socials and study groups. But, unlike most Greek organizations, Phi Sigma Pi is co-ed. Girls can be Phi Sigma Pi brothers too. Yet, just because Phi Sigma Pi has some of the same characteristics of many Greek organizations on campus, don't confuse it with being one, because there are differences. "First of all, Phi Sigma Pi is not considered a social fraternity," said sophomore Craig Schreiber, president of Phi Sigma Pi. The fraternity is an honor-oriented Phi Sigma PI r^HIHa member* Dora Devera ami \tt ? Schreiber show Mike Santarias, the fraternity's display at last week's Organizational Fair. f Devera and Santarias are LIB just two of members who will be leaving Phi Sigma Pi in the spring 1996 due to graduation. I WUSC90.5FM /vuut> Garnet & Black Quarterly ci/uafesi//napauntsie The Gamecock ^ D *?*N Student Media @ The University of South Carolina hp The University of South Caroline Student Alumni Association v : ; 1731 College Street Columbia, SC 29208 DEADLINE: < orinff E o igma Pi fraternity mig ation, but think again, fraternity where grade point average pa i-Un -Am PI tUlilCO UCiUiC U1C lUlii x x Members of Phi Sigma Pi are m required to attend mandatory study th hours and keep their GPA above a 3.0. In addition, members have between 12 as to 95 credit hours. ru After the work, comes the fun. Phi of Sigma Pi holds semiformal and formal gi dances every year and celebrates their ag founders' day on Feb. 12 and celebrates their Purple and Gold day, purple and in gold being the fraternity's colors. Pi To become part of this tradition is tb simple; you go through a rush period, as Don't let the words "rush period" sa scare you off, though. "[Rush] is basically a bonding period D for the pledge class. You have study al hours, service projects, socials, big brothers - it's really not a tough period, it's just p( to see if you are really interested in Phi tb Sigma Pi," Schreiber said. in The rush period consists of two tb informational sessions, where interested %jk 1997-98Academi 0 Ambassadorial Imi Information vV| Tuesday, Febru PH 7:30pm Gressette Roo 3rdFU Jtt USC students are invited to attc Rotary International Scholarships. .<? Rotary Clubs will provide infoi application procedures, and sele Foundation sponsors about 1,200 sti yFive USC students received Ac Scholarships during the 1995 compe The Academic Year Ambassadc months, covers expenses for r academic fees, some supplies, o educational travel, and limited cont scholars are expected to be amba strive to contribute to world underst their studies & after that. The a j $21,500. Applicants must be U.S. local Rotary Club. Application forms & contact ir ^?| Clubs will be available at the jjj? Session. Contact Fellowships ( 777-0958, with questions on GARNET OF THE STUDENT AH NOW AC( applic; Meet and work wi Help with Homei USC Sha Host Parents Poster Banne Semifoi Socia Friendships, men Pick up your applicatioi House, 1731 College S1 Building), Student Goi Russell House) or the Inl floor Russel 1:00 P.M. FRIE El Irothei lht sound like your . Phi Sigma Pi is i Lrties ask members questions about li Sigma Pi and a formal rush, where embers ask interested parties about eir interests and themselves. This year's rush period is as important i ever, because, according to coish/initiation chair Dora Devera, half the organization's members are aduating in the spring. Schrieber ,Tees. "This initiation period is very lportant for the future of Phi Sigma because we need as many brothers iat are interested in the organization ii i i ? n.i !_i ?possiDie 10 Keep us going, ocnrieuer lid. Despite the odds against them, evera feels Phi Sigma Pi will come out lead. "[Phi Sigma Pi] is a great bunch of jople, those who are graduating and iose who aren't graduating. They are . it for the good of the fraternity and le good of themselves," Devera said. "Everyone knows they are welcome C Year Rotary | Scholarship %. i Session ^ ary6. /996 ra, Harper College :nd an information session on Representatives from local rmation on the scholarship, ction criteria. The Rotary udents a year for study abroad, :ademic Year Ambassadorial tition. rial Scholarship, usually nine -a ound-trip transportation, all gap n-campus housing & meals, ijjL ingency expenses. Foundation ssadors for goodwill & must anding & peace as they pursue jr iward is valued at more than ^ Citizens & apply directly to a ^ iformation on local Rotary ^ February, 6 Information iffian Uortvir PaIIaoa 3L _/ni\A/, xxat|A/i \_/uiiv^v ipj the Information Session, mm: L<c CIRCLE JMNI ASSOCIATION :epting jions! ith USC Alumni :oming events p/case Weekend :r contests :mal Is lories and fun i today at the Alumni treet (next to the BA /ernment (1st floor Formation Center (2nd II House). >AY, FEB. 2 rc. rhood average Greek different. to bring their own ideas to the group, and they're not going to be judged for having different ideas." Devera said. "We look for people who are open about themselves, that are willing to show a part of themselves that they may not feel comfortable being otherwise," Devera added. After graduating this coming spring, rWiorQ Vumoa tn rmtimio liar 1 nvnh/pmPTlt. in Phi Sigma Pi by donating money to the organization for a scholarship and aiding in future events held by the organization. But, until graduation, Devera's main goal is to help boost the group's membership, and she's doing that by promoting this semester's rush. Phi Sigma Pi's information sessions are from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Russell House 315 and the same time Thursday, Feb. 1. The formal rush is at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 in the Gressette Room, which is on the third floor of Harper Elliott. Be m ) Don't miss your cl ! This year, The Gamecock has a I 14th's issue of The Gamecock fc i i Simply : I r? I I ' Happy' 1 B. T?: ? From: _ You message w Write a special m I(py in l&viv\a-tov4elL. / ' U l" v Take $5 and your ir the 4th Floor of Ru proces For it Tuesday, January 30,1996 W < > ^9/k ^ I I I? ? Phi Sigma recording secretary, Mike Santarlas, looks through a Phi Sigma Pi pledge class photo book. story by Stephanie Sonnenfeld, Features Editor photos by Seth Wandersman iy Valentine! lance to wish your loved one a Happy Valentine's Day! very special offer for you. Buy a Valentine card to be printed in Feb. >r $5 and get a FREE four-line classified ad. Here's how it works... Step 1: pick one of our two Valentine "Cards." Hannv Valentine's Dav! rp f| To: f F^m: 1 Your special two-line message will be placed here. h/alentine's Day! :/* special two-line \\ K ill be placed here. Step 2: essage to that special person. The message will be typed and placed into your card. q-y&u. /? Q4 Mfy G4 You t Lmym,l&n&y bunny! the p?intStep 3: lessage to Student Media Advertising Department on ssell House (accessible by the elevators and stairs) to s your card order and your classified ad. lore information, ? 777-1184 IBaffeodt