Spring Break
Greek Week's positive influence
By: Brett Fischer
Issue date: 5/11/07 Section: Ed-Op
Originally published: 5/11/07 at 3:09 AM EST
Last update: 5/11/07 at 3:09 AM EST
Originally published: 5/11/07 at 3:09 AM EST
Last update: 5/11/07 at 3:09 AM EST
Greek mythology speaks of 12 Olympians gods who ruled after overthrowing the Titans, so named after their home on Mount Olympus. One of the more popular gods was Zeus, who overthrew his father Cronus. He then drew lots and won against his brothers Poseidon and Hades to become the supreme ruler of the gods.
For two weeks, 10 organizations in the Interfraternal Council, eight in Bi-Cultural, and five in Panhellenic rise up from the central core of Drexel University to compete in Greek Week, arguably the most anticipated event of the year. More importantly, they have the opportunity to become the supreme rulers in their respective communities. In some aspects, it seemed as if Drexel's campus was filled with several Olympians during Greek Week.
Alpha Chi Rho's Darren D'Achille might want to think about joining the NAL (National Armwrestling League), if he isn't already. His most "difficult" matches in the under-180 weight class lasted somewhere in the vicinity of eight seconds. In his first two matches, I looked away from D'Achille for three seconds - by the time I looked back, the match was already over.
I thought this year's stroll was without question the best I have seen since I've been at Drexel. Delta Zeta's first-place basketball-themed performance was quite clever, as their stroll was reminiscent of some of the earlier Nike commercials. Sigma Psi Zeta's stroll was well coordinated and fascinating.
However, Sigma Phi Epsilon had the best presentation of the night. With their stylish moves and flips, they made N-Sync look like little amateur boys.
Greek Week, however, isn't solely about competition. As a matter of fact, Greeks put just as much of an emphasis on team work and community service, if not more. Every year, there is a blood drive, a charity pasta dinner, the Pipino Run, a can and clothing drive.
This year, blood drive chair Jenni Izzo, of Phi Mu, had a goal of getting 210 pints of blood. She worked tirelessly and beat it by seven pints, a 15 percent increase from last year.
For two weeks, 10 organizations in the Interfraternal Council, eight in Bi-Cultural, and five in Panhellenic rise up from the central core of Drexel University to compete in Greek Week, arguably the most anticipated event of the year. More importantly, they have the opportunity to become the supreme rulers in their respective communities. In some aspects, it seemed as if Drexel's campus was filled with several Olympians during Greek Week.
Alpha Chi Rho's Darren D'Achille might want to think about joining the NAL (National Armwrestling League), if he isn't already. His most "difficult" matches in the under-180 weight class lasted somewhere in the vicinity of eight seconds. In his first two matches, I looked away from D'Achille for three seconds - by the time I looked back, the match was already over.
I thought this year's stroll was without question the best I have seen since I've been at Drexel. Delta Zeta's first-place basketball-themed performance was quite clever, as their stroll was reminiscent of some of the earlier Nike commercials. Sigma Psi Zeta's stroll was well coordinated and fascinating.
However, Sigma Phi Epsilon had the best presentation of the night. With their stylish moves and flips, they made N-Sync look like little amateur boys.
Greek Week, however, isn't solely about competition. As a matter of fact, Greeks put just as much of an emphasis on team work and community service, if not more. Every year, there is a blood drive, a charity pasta dinner, the Pipino Run, a can and clothing drive.
This year, blood drive chair Jenni Izzo, of Phi Mu, had a goal of getting 210 pints of blood. She worked tirelessly and beat it by seven pints, a 15 percent increase from last year.
