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All content by Sarah Connor

New PHC president aims to unite sororities g

by Sarah Connor
Published December 8, 2014
Junior Katie Trebisovsky plans to build programs for sorority sisters and create a stronger greek community.

Students seek bathroom equality

by Sarah Connor
Published December 3, 2014
University community members are pushing for more gender-neutral bathrooms on and around campus.

Asian sorority comes to the University’s greek organization

by Sarah Connor
Published December 2, 2014
The sorority Sigma Psi Zeta officially joins seven other multicultural greek organizations on campus.
Junior and Women of Asia event coordinator Ziyi Zhao dances to the stories shared by students at the Recreation Center Friday evening. Women of Asia hosted its first event informing students how to say no to relationship violence.

Student group raises awareness about relationship violence

by Sarah Connor
Published November 25, 2014
Women of Asia discussed the concern of relationship violence at the University with campus leaders on Friday.

Multicultural Greek Council welcomes new chapter

by Sarah Connor
Published November 25, 2014
Asian-interest sorority Sigma Psi Zeta announced its campus arrival.
Junior JD Braun stands in his fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, Monday afternoon. IFC elections were held last week and Braun will take over as president.

New IFC leader set to build a stronger greek community

by Sarah Connor
Published November 20, 2014
Current Interfraternity Council President Cameron Schilling will pass the torch to JD Braun on Dec. 7.
Sophomore Davis Allen, left, slack lines Friday afternoon in the Knoll area on the East Bank. The slack lining club is for students who enjoy slacklining as a hobby and a sport.

Slackliners clash with U policy

by Sarah Connor
Published November 18, 2014
The Slackline Club says the University has shut down its on-campus meetings several times, but the group is still growing.

De-stress group aids students

by Sarah Connor
Published November 13, 2014
De-Stress is part of a larger University effort to prevent students’ mental health issues before they fester.
Phi Beta Sigma Vice President George Darvehn leads and mediates a discussion about masculinity in the Greek community in Fraser Hall on Thursday evening.

Greeks break down masculinity stereotypes

by Sarah Connor
Published November 10, 2014
Campus greeks met Thursday to discuss how stereotypes can perpetuate certain problems.

Students want to hold police accountable

by Sarah Connor
Published November 6, 2014
Students United Against Police Brutality aims to ensure that students are treated fairly.

Student’s business promotes positivity

by Sarah Connor
Published November 4, 2014
The 22-year-old budding entrepreneur hopes to inspire and empower others with his “bright side of life” clothing line.

A haunting for the hungry

by Sarah Connor
Published October 29, 2014
Two student groups turned a church into a haunted house to raise money for charity.

MSA aims to engage student groups

by Sarah Connor
Published October 27, 2014
The organization hopes to advocate for more students’ needs this year.

Fraternities crack down on robberies

by Sarah Connor
Published October 22, 2014
Some fraternities are increasing security measures during the day and at social events to avoid thefts and break-ins.

U expands greek alumni involvement

by Sarah Connor
Published October 20, 2014
The school hopes a stronger connection to its greek alumni will aid chapters.

Homecoming artists ask for treats, celebrity appearances

by Sarah Connor
Published October 16, 2014
Artists Iggy Azalea and Walk the Moon provided lengthy lists of requests in return for performing.

MN groups set up Ebola aid, outreach

by Sarah Connor
Published October 14, 2014
Some business owners have told a local task force that fears of the virus have affected sales.

Students irked by Iggy Azalea

by Sarah Connor
Published October 14, 2014
Some say the homecoming artist is offensive and shouldn't be allowed at the University.

Skaters grind away stigma

by Sarah Connor
Published October 9, 2014
On a campus with skateboarding bans, new group Skate-U-Mah aims to change negative images associated with skaters.

Student group space is hard to find

by Sarah Connor
Published October 8, 2014
MSA passed a resolution Tuesday that advocates for designated areas.

Martial arts group tries to kick low numbers

by Sarah Connor
Published October 1, 2014
Campus martial arts student groups are aiming to increase visibility and attract members.

New sorority program aims to empower women on campus

by Sarah Connor
Published September 29, 2014
“Sisters for Success” is the first female empowerment group designed for sorority members at the University.

Multicultural greek organizations hope to increase presence on campus

by Sarah Connor
Published September 24, 2014
The Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council are reaching out to the campus community.

UMD adds nation’s first tribal program

by Sarah Connor
Published September 18, 2014
The program aims to serve the needs of the state and nation’s tribal communities.

Jewish students continue planning trips to Israel

by Sarah Connor
Published September 15, 2014
Despite some safety concerns, most students believe that visiting their homeland is an important life experience.
Theta Chi members Blake Kraussel and Andy Buckley play pool in their house on 17th Avenue on Tuesday. Despite experiencing the two Greek organizations experiencing success at this locations, both chapters are planning to move out of 17th Avenue and find permanent housing in larger spaces off campus.

Chapters hope to expand after successful first year at 17th Avenue Residence Hall

by Sarah Connor
Published September 11, 2014
The Chi Omega sorority and the Theta Chi fraternity have increased their numbers and visibility at the new residence hall.

Despite changes, SAE says numbers will remain strong

by Sarah Connor
Published September 9, 2014
Sigma Alpha Epsilon members are hoping the fraternity’s new initiation process brings in higher-caliber recruits.

Attendees enjoy first grad student Welcome Week

by Sarah Connor
Published September 3, 2014
The Council of Graduate Students plans to organize the weeklong events next year.

Iggy Azalea, Walk the Moon to headline homecoming

by Sarah Connor
Published September 2, 2014
The University paid $135,000 to book the artists, who will perform Oct. 17 at TCF Bank Stadium.

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