Florida State players allegedly involved in campus brawl Nov 14, 2008
"Persons involved in the fight are alleged to be some members of the FSU football team and members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity," Russell said in an e-mail to the Tallahassee Democrat. The fight took place during the Market Wednesday flea market held at the Student Union. (USA Today -- Sports)
SkyZone and Universal Pictures Announce Partnership to Bring Two Classics to Mob... Sep 17, 2008
One of the most beloved comedy classics in history, Animal House delivered all of the outrageous antics of fraternity life as it made terms like "toga party" and "food fight" household names when it was released in 1978. Now, 30 years later, gamers can relive all of the mayhem in this interactive adaptation that puts them as a freshman pledge in Delta House tasked with helping Bluto, Otter, Boon, and the rest of the fraternity throw outlandish parties and foil the plans of Dean Wormer to shut... (IGN Wireless Games)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Sep 17, 2008
Janna's husband and Maxine's husband are good friends and fraternity brothers who sponsored a fundraiser for a mutual friend running for public office. Maxine's husband volunteered their home for the event; Janna's husband volunteered her services as coordinator. (USA Today -- Money)
Pilgrim prestige Sep 7, 2008
"I've been a leader all my life. . . . I was president of my college fraternity, and I've run for public office in Newton and Cohasset," he said. "I haven't won because of my somewhat prickly personality. I can be a little too straightforward sometimes for my own good.". (Boston Globe)
Sampler for Sept. 4 Sep 4, 2008
Under the banner of liberty, equality and fraternity, the Sons of Italy Lodge has helped Italian Americans connect to their heritage and bring Italian culture into our community. Over the years, the Sons of Italy has diligently and successfully worked for the good and welfare of Italian Americans, and for the health and benefit of the original immigrant, provide funds for charities and sponsor a baseball team as well as give out three, $1,000, scholarships annually to deserving students of... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
My experience at Yankee stadium last summer - A few of my fraternity brothers and I went on a baseball and beer tour through the Northeast last summer, which included stops at Camden Yards, Yuengling Brewery, Fenway, Sam Adams Brewery, Yankee Stadium, the Jack Daniels Distillery and a few other stops in between all in a week s time. Anyway, we woke up at 3 the morning after the 4th of July in Boston after participating in all the festivities the night before, drove to NYC, checked into the hotel... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New book reveals Augusta a 'mecca' for beach music Jul 3, 2008
"I always knew it was a music center and knew that the Georgia Prophets and the Swingin' Medallions played every fraternity house. But there were so many other groups I didn't know came from Augusta.". He points to none other than James Brown as a main reason why Augusta-area beach music groups became so popular. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Buzz: Get a Gold Star Jun 24, 2008
C. A fraternity had been using the pipes as a makeshift bike rack. Oregon Public Broadcasting is closing its studios and offices at Oregon State University after 85 years. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Time capsule gives Turlock a glimpse of city 50 years ago May 18, 2008
Envelopes filled with church, fraternity and business group rosters seemed to fill much of the time capsule. Santos opened a letter from Cliff Gloeckler, the Golden Jubilee chairman who wrote to his peers 50 years in the future. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Old audio equipment sale aids BLT plans Feb 19, 2008
A trade flourishes among this small fraternity. "A lot the times I trade with other collectors to get the parts I need to refurbish this stuff," Wilson said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
McCloud recognizes volunteer firefighters for 35 years of service Jan 3, 2008
I suppose you might say it was like a fraternity. While we were working, we had fun, just like family. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
More of this story Dec 6, 2007
The international racing fraternity boosted sales during the summer, and the working waterfront was the store's bread and butter during the winter. So in recent years, the Backmans have expanded their inventory to include pink camouflage clothing and other apparel designed for women. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Weekend bets Nov 3, 2007
Today, beginning at 2 p.m., local bands will perform at a community-wide social at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, where Cash performed in 1965. A charity auction of Cash memorabilia begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Oktibbeha County Heritage museum and the Starkville Boys and Girls Club. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Infotainment Sep 16, 2007
Will Ferrell is auctioning a cameo spot in his new movie to raise money for a fraternity brothers cancer foundation ... The two were fraternity brothers at the University of Southern California. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Calendar of Events May 26, 2007
The occasion was a gathering of fraternity brothers who had attended UW Stout in the mid sixties. In our boat were the Osseo Jinx,' longtime friend Jim Naylor and this scribbler. (Forest Republican, WI)
Payne cool, professional Apr 5, 2007
The tickets came from a fraternity brother, and Payne made his way from Athens with his girlfriend and soon-to-be wife. We drove down here in my pink Chevrolet 1947 coupe that I shared with my sister, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obituaries - 2/11/2007 Feb 11, 2007
He returned to Oceanside and spent his "retirement" ministering as a chaplain/associate priest to many parishes and cemeteries, including St. Thomas More, Mission San Diego de Alcala, Immaculate Conception, St. Francis, St. Patrick, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Eternal Hills Mortuary, Mission San Luis Rey Church, the Army/Navy Academy, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, and other nonprofit organizations in San Diego County, including the Fraternity House, Michaelle House, Brother Bennos, North County... (North County Times)
Ohio students accused of posting fake snow-day notice on school's Web site Feb 11, 2007
At Texas Aersity, students made a racist video that apparently was intended as satire, and a fraternity at Johns Hopkins University was suspended after a "Halloween in the Hood" party displayed a fake skeleton hanging from a noose. The Macalester party was held a week before spring classes started and did not draw a large crowd, Hoppe said. (North County Times)
Framed! Expert details family firm's 100-year history Jan 15, 2007
"I have seen the transition of the business and art business in general from a very genteel, fraternity type business to today what is much more global and commodity-oriented. And I say that with a certain amount of disappointment in one sense and optimism in another sense. Where it was much congenial and fraternal years ago, today it is being enjoyed by much wider population. "I have seen that transition from very few people who were interested in showing, preserving, enjoying fine works of art... (Greenwich Time)
