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www.LALOYOLAN.com - EST. 1921 - volume 93 | issue 26
SAE
colony
at LMU
closed
The national headquarters of
the fraternity has revoked the
unofficial SAE colony at LMU.
AN Swenson
Incoming Editor in Chief
@aliswenson
The national headquarters of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon (SAE (formally closed LMU’s unofficial
colony of the fraternity on Friday, Jan. 23,
according to SAE Associate Executive Director
of Communications Brandon Weghorst.
The decision to revoke recognition of the
colony, delivered in an emailed letter to colony
members, stated that all members would
henceforth be considered former members
of the fraternity. This means, according to
Weghorst, that former colony members are
no longer allowed to represent SAE in any
capacity, from wearing fraternity letters to
networking within the fraternity.
“The benefits of membership ... that’s
a privilege reserved for active members,”
Weghorst said. “Anybody who was a part of
that colony or that group is a former member."
While the national headquarters did not
disclose a specific reason for the decision,
Weghorst revealed that it was the result of a
vote by the Board of Directors. He also noted
that it reflected the group’s failure to meet the
“high expectations” the fraternity sets for its
colonies.
With regard to the vague reasoningprovided
by the national headquarters, some members
of the LMU community have speculated that
the colony’s contentious history on campus
may have been a factor in the decision.
Since colonizing unofficially at LMU
See SAE | Page 4
Impulse showcases dancers’
choreography and creativity
Leslie Irwin | Loyolan
This past weekend on Jan. 30 and 31, dance majors showcased their creativity and talent at the student-choreographed “Impulse" show
in St Rob's Auditorium. Admission to the show was free, but donations went to 'To Write Love on Her Arms," a non-profit organization that
finds help for people suffering from depression, addiction, self-harm and suicide. For more photos of the showcase, see Page 12.
Alpha Chi Omega makes LMU its home
LMUs newest sorority is close
to completing its recruitment
process after various events.
Carly Barnhill and Alexia Sparling
Loyolan Staff
@laloyolan
Spring semester has begun, and campus
is bustling with events as LMU’s various
organizations begin recruiting students
that embody their values.
One of these organizations is the
newly-colonized Alpha Chi Omega
women’s fraternity, which was founded
in 1885. Through both collegiate and
alumnae membership experiences, the
chapter aims to provide its members with
opportunities for friendship, leadership,
growth and service.
For Alpha Chi, formal recruitment
is a chance to gain exposure. “Our
recruitment process is a little different
because we are a brand new chapter,”
explained Chapter Consultant Hannah
Harris before the recruitment process
began. Now that “other chapters have
completed their bid- day celebrations,
Alpha Chi Omega’s recruitment efforts
will really get underway,” Harris added.
Alpha Chi Omega hosted a variety
of events in the past few weeks that
have incorporated its philosophy
and philanthropic focus on domestic
violence awareness. These events also
gave prospective members a chance to
meet other women who are interested in
founding membership.
As a new chapter, the Alpha Chi Omega
recruitment process varies slightly. “Our
process is different in that we will hold
one-on-one interviews for potential new
members. This is to ensure we find the
right women to help found Alpha Chi
Omega at Loyola Marymount,” Harris
explained.
Alex Schnelle, a University of Tennessee
graduate and traveling chapter consultant
for Alpha Chi, offered advice for
prospective members: “Don’t be afraid to
start something and be brave. This is such
a unique opportunity. I would encourage
everyone to consider the option of
becoming a founding member and to leave
a legacy here at LMU.” Schnelle added,
“Alpha Chi has not only inspired me to be
a better woman, but it gave me the chance
See Alpha Chi Omega | Page 3
Caroline Burt | Loyolan
Alpha Chi Omega's recruitment process comes to a close with Bid Night on Sunday, Feb. 8, an
event that will include members from other Greek organizations. Its recruitment process did not
follow LMU's formal process but had numerous events and potentional member interviews.
