In February, Bruce ‘Beau’ Jacobson was awarded the J. Edward Zollinger Award for Most Outstanding Senior at the national Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity’s Carlson Leadership Academy in Oklahoma City. This award is only given to five seniors in the fraternity across the U.S. A chapter must nominate a student to be considered for the award, and […]
The Number Of Official Complaints Against Texas Tech Fraternities May Surprise You
October 30, 2014 by
There have been eight official complaints against fraternities since 2011. “I had no idea it was that low,” Brooks Johnston said. “I’m not saying we do a bunch of crazy stuff, you know, but with this past year, with all these things going on, you would’ve thought there’d be a few here and there.” Johnston, a […]
Phi Delta Theta Placed In Escrow: What That Means
October 9, 2014 by
On October 6, the Texas Epsilon chapter of Phi Delta Theta was placed in escrow by the national organization. But what does that mean, exactly? Sean Wagner, associate executive vice president of the national Phi Delta Theta organization, said in an e-mail that escrow is the highest form of punishment given within their fraternity. Wagner […]
Announced Task Force Similar to One at Nellis’ Previous School
September 25, 2014 by
After several fraternities have been punished this semester for alleged misconduct, Texas Tech University announced a task force will be created to monitor Greek organizations on campus; a plan that resembles a program Tech President M. Duane Nellis utilized at his previous school. On Wednesday, Tech released a statement saying the task force will review […]
