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Only 1 sorority is left

4/14/2017

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ONLY One Sorority at UPJ
Freshmen Delta Chi brothers Justin Gunsallis and Tyler Murray collect money from sophomore Megan Gamber.
Rachel Logan, Copy Editor
April 12, 2017

After a recent temporary suspension of Kappa Zeta, Pitt-Johnstown is home to only one social sorority out to four social fraternities.

Finance and Administration Vice President Amy Buxbaum, also a Campus Title IX coordinator, said that there is no violation of equal opportunity for men and women.

“(Pitt-Johnstown) does not organize these groups or recruit for them. We simply provide equal opportunities for both sororities and fraternities to organize on campus.

“This is different than varsity athletics programs, which we actively organize and direct, which are subject to Title IX.”

A memorandum from the federal Department of Education, dated May 3, 1989, noted the difference between social Greek life and professional, service or honorary Greek life. Title IX, the memo says, applies to service and honorary organization in that they may not exclude members based on gender.

“Under Title IX and the implementing regulation, the membership practices of social fraternities and sororities are specifically excluded from coverage if the active membership consists primarily of students in attendance at institutes of higher education, and the fraternity or sorority is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.”

Pitt-Johnstown administrators thus do not guarantee the presence of equal Greek life opportunities on campus. Student Affairs Vice President Shawn Brooks said such matters stay on the student level, unless things go awry.

According to Brooks, there have been as many as four social sororities on campus in recent years, but two have been suspended for possible hazing, and one has been removed by its national sponsor.

Brooks said that those looking to organize a social fraternity or sorority on campus could connect with the national organization they wish as a sponsor, then petition the Pan-Helenic council.
“It’s a separate process for recognition. It doesn’t rise to the administrative level. Our role is very limited unless things go absolutely haywire.”

Currently, the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta is eligible to return to campus if they wish to recolonize, a process that takes about half a year, Brooks said.

Greek Affairs Director Shaun Hemphill did not respond to attempts to contact him.

The president of the remaining sorority on campus, Phi Sigma Sigma, declined comment.
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Recreation leagues increase in popularity

2/19/2016

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UPJ Greek Intramurals
Emily Moore, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
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The Pitt-Johnstown Intramural coed volleyball league currently unfolding at the Wellness Center has had an increase in popularity.

Senior Brandin Hilty, a member of One Bump Chumps, said that it was a great turnout this year.
“There are more players than there were last season,” Hilty said.

With only 13 teams playing, they are all competing for a shot to win the league championship during the first week of March.

One Bump Chumps sophomore player Jake Ardelitz said that his team is focusing on having fun.
“We just want to have a good time and see what happens,”Ardeliz said.

“We are doing better than last year, so hopefully we make it to the championship and snag a free shirt.”

The One Bump Chumps are 3-1 heading into the end of their season, but still have to face the teams Unprotected Sets, Sig Tau and Will Work for Sets before attempting to qualify for the championship game.

Junior Jordan Keibler said that this is the first season he is playing coed volleyball.
“It seems legit,” Keibler said.

Some other teams playing are the Blazin’ Ballers, Gold Diggers and Take a Hit, along with The Smash.

More teams like Delta Chi, 2 Legit 2 Hit and Cash Money Heroes are also trying to make an impact in the season.

League games are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Wellness Center at either 9, 10, or 11 p.m.

According to Hilty, as soon as the volleyball season is over, they will continue their team into the second half of the semester.

Coed volleyball is to also continue with a new season in the second half of the semester as well, playing with new rosters and new teams.

One Bump Chumps is to play Thursday at 9 p.m. against Unprotected Sets, followed by The Smash against Delta Sigma Chi at 10 p.m, and Basement Dwellers against 2 Legit 2 Hit at 11 p.m.
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Other intramural sports offered at the Wellness Center include flag/powder puff football, 5v5 and 3v3 basketball and whiffle ball, along with competitive and coed soccer.

More information can be found on the Pitt-Johnstown Athletics website.

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Flag football intramural champs decided

11/13/2015

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Emily Moore, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015

Pitt- Johnstown’s intramural flag football teams played through a playoff and competed for the championship held last Monday.

On Oct. 20, Team Kappa Delta Rho defeated Team Panda Express 20-12, so they moved into semi-finals Oct. 23.

Kappa Delta Rho co-captain Tyler Adams said they played only one game during the season.
“We are thankful because every team makes the playoffs, and we were ready to go and defeated one team and are ready for more,” said Adams.

Kappa Delta Rho stood in second place before the championship Monday; Team All of It took first place in the previous standings while Team Dough Sigma Pi stood in third place and Team Wrestlers stayed in last.

According to Adams, any team had a good chance of winning the title.

“Anyone could win on a given night, no matter how much talent a certain team has,” said Adams
“No matter how good one team is, if the other team wants it badly enough, they will find enough power and strength to win.”

Team Kappa Delta Rho did not achieve their hopes of making it to the championship.
Team Dough Sigma Pi defeated Kappa Delta Rho in the semi-finals, putting Team Dough Sigma Pi in the championship against Team All of It.

Team All of It were champions of the 2015 Intramural Flag Football season, defeating Team Dough Sigma Pi 30 to 18.

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