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Written by McDonough County The Voice
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011 |
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Macomb, Ill. — Competition between Western Illinois University’s five traditional sororities is in full swing this week (Oct. 24-28) to raise funds for Huntsman Cancer Institute and for Sigma Chi Foundation’s scholarship and leadership programs.
Western’s Iota Omicron chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity hosts the annual charity fundraiser, known as Derby Days. The WIU chapter will donate 90 percent of the funds raised to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, a cancer care and research center, and 10 percent to the national Sigma Chi Foundation.
Today, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 24-26, the sororities are competing in a mural drawing contest, volleyball and community service – all oriented toward raising funds and awareness. Sororities include Alpha Sigma Tau, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Sigma Sigma.
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Read more... [Derby Days raises money for cancer research, scholarships]
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Written by Jaimee Buttgen | Western Courier staff
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Monday, October 17, 2011 |
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Big Pink Volleyball for 2011 had a tremendous turn out with a total of 234 teams and total money raised coming out to around $5,000. The teams were divided into five brackets including Faculty Staff, Greek, Residence Halls, Club/Organization and Independent.
Over four days of elimination play, teams swarmed onto the courts of the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center. The winners of each bracket were as follows:
Faculty/Staff: Ruled with SDO, Greek: Sigma Chi, Residence Halls: Mama Shi Shi, Club/Organization: CSS and the Independent: Cranial Cramps.
The different brackets had awards that ranged from t-shirts from Little Stitches, to free food and gift cards from local businesses. The champions received a t-shirt with "Champions" printed across the back, as well as their separate bracket prize.
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Read more... [Big Pink volleyball a success]
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Kelsey Reed Crowned Miss Macomb 2010
The 51st annual Miss Macomb Scholarship Pageant was held Sunday night at the Macomb High School Fellheimer Auditorium. This year’s event included six contestants vying for the title of Miss Macomb 2010.
Featured at this year’s pageant were Miss Macomb 2009, Jennifer Witkowski, and Miss Illinois 2009, Erin O’Connor. Also appearing in the show were emcee, Rick Bulger, Ali Nicole Browning, Miss Macomb / Miss Illinois Princess 2009, Sadee Anselment and Miss Macomb 2007, Jillian Weingart.
Kelsey Reed, a 21 year old junior majoring in Communications at Western Illinois University, was crowned Miss Macomb 2010. Ms. Reed is from Quincy and is the daughter of Kevin and Linda Reed. Kelsey’s Platform is “Heart Health and Disease Prevention for Every Generation” and performed a contemporary jazz dance to the song “Heartburn” by Alicia Keys for her talent presentation.
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Read more... [Sigma Chi Sweetheart named Miss Macomb]
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Written by Ashley Whitehouse - Western Courier
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Monday, October 18, 2010 |
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Students gathered in Sherman Circle last Thursday through Saturday to participate in "Trick the Town," an annual food drive and prelude to "Stuff the Bus."These two events, which were sponsored by Sodexo, were set up to collect food for impoverished residents of Macomb and the surrounding area. This food is then distributed by Loaves & Fishes and the Black Student Association.
Loaves & Fishes provides food for the needy, regardless of their income, while the Black Student Association provides traditional Thanksgiving meals, including sides and desserts, for those that are not usually able to enjoy them. This is the third year for Stuff the Bus, and second year for Trick the Town.
Eva Galbraith, Sodexo marketing manager and organizer of Stuff the Bus, explained the steps taken for Trick the Town in preparation for Stuff the Bus.
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Read more... [Western Students say 'trick or eat']
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