A Taste of Resilience: Rick Ippolito’s Journey from Brotherhood to Business
Rick Ippolito’s (Florida State, ‘87) journey began long before a single jar of tomato sauce ever hit the shelf. It started where hard work was the way and family meant everything. Raised with a relentless work ethic instilled by his parents, Ippolito began mowing lawns and delivering newspapers at just 12 years old. By the […]
Member Profile: Mateo Vizcarra
Leaving home for college is always a big transition, but for Brother Mateo Vizcarra (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, ‘25), it meant moving across continents and adapting to a new way of life. Coming from Lima, Peru, where most students commute to university, living on his own at RPI was an entirely new experience. While the distance […]
Rolling Up His Sleeves: A Mission to Give Young Men a Chance
When Randy Ritterman arrived at the University of North Dakota in the fall of 1978, he was stepping into a world far different from the one he knew back home. Hailing from a nowhere town of fewer than 30 people in rural North Dakota, he was among the first in his family to pursue higher […]
Member Profile: Jesus Ortiz
Heading into college, Brother Jesus Ortiz (UWW, ‘27) was determined to make an impact. He had a dream to positively influence the lives of others and when backed by his Brothers, he was able to make that dream a reality. When Ortiz arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater his freshman year, he found it […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Plays Historic Part in Passing the Stop Campus Hazing Act
For more than fifty years Lambda Chi Alpha has maintained a dedication to eliminating the disease of hazing from within our Brotherhood. Since our decision to eliminate pledgeship in 1972 we have continuously advocated for reforming fraternity culture across the United States to reflect our vision of Perfect Brotherly Love. Our mission to inspire and […]
A Life of Leadership – Ralph Wilhelm and Omicron Zeta
Each year, Cornell University recognizes one individual from their vast group of alumni volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service to the university and their communities through the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award. Over the years, four members of Lambda Chi Alpha have received this prestigious honor, a testament to the lasting impact the […]
Fall 2024 Expansion Spotlight:”We get to build our own thing”
A driving force for most of the Brothers who joined the three new Associate Chapters at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and the University of Colorado – Boulder. The feeling of creating something fresh and new, and getting the opportunity to watch it grow under their […]
Recruitment Spotlight: UNC-Wilmington and Mississippi State
Featured image: Delta-Sigma Zeta at UNC-Wilmington The bond of Brotherhood throughout Lambda Chi Alpha is connected by the ideals, values and rituals of the Fraternity. Yet, each Chapter is unique in how they connect with their Brothers and how they prioritize strengthening their Brotherhood. Delta-Sigma Zeta at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington and […]
Rekindling the Flame: Matt Peterson’s Journey Back to Lambda Chi
When I sat down with Matt Peterson to chat about his journey back to Lambda Chi Alpha, it became a story much more than just a return but rather a rekindling of purpose. It all started with something as simple as spotting a Lambda Chi sticker on a truck in early 2022 while he was […]
Cross & Crescent: Fall 2024
This issue is centered around one of Lambda Chi Alpha’s pillars: leadership. In today’s fast-paced world, the topic of leadership is more relevant than ever. It’s not just about being in charge or having a fancy title; it’s about connection, inspiration, and making a real difference in the lives of others. Our Brothers strive for […]
