How Mentorship is Changing the Future of the Fraternity
To be held in high esteem means to live an admirable life through words and actions. One is not born with that kind of commendable character; it is cultivated through years of the influence from a trusted guide. Growing up, those guides can be parents, teachers or counselors who shape an individual into a functional […]
An Ode to a High Pi
“Ohana means family and family never gets left behind.” Family is not just those who share a bloodline, but those chosen to be invited into it. A Lifetime of True Brotherhood represents the ones who are chosen to become family. After all, Greek life is grounded in the idea of Brotherhood and Sisterhood. The oath […]
How To: Earn the Respect of Your Peers in a Leadership Position
First, ask for advice Could you have gotten through school without the help of your teachers? Hands down, no. Similarly, you can’t get through life without the counsel of others. In times of change, adversity or reflection, many people turn to a professional counselor to sort out their thoughts in a constructive way. While professional […]
What Makes Us Men of Value
Part of accepting the call to the brotherhood means understanding where we come from. Lambda Chi Alpha is based upon Christian ideals that are woven in the ritual and netted in the values. They are the foundation to what makes members men of honor and integrity. JB Glass is a figure in the organization who […]
A (Social) Platform to Stand On
Do whatever you want, unless it’s giving up. Do not give up. Never give up. Chris Pisarski (Omicron, ‘11) repeated these very words to himself as he discovers another few thousand dollars was usurped from his bank account with the hope it would be the big break he’d been waiting for. It wasn’t, and neither […]
3 Easy Steps for Ranking Priorities in your Life
The demand for your time is only increasing, companies and organizations are, quite literally, demanding that you use your 24 hours each day with them. Out of kindness or perceived obligation, you may find yourself saying, “yes” to everything as to not disappoint anyone. If that is your situation, now is the time to begin […]
The 7 Core Values
Loyalty Establishes the correct ordering of our obligations and commitments. Unswerving allegiance to the organization and its laws, ideals, and defining principles prevents us from misplacing our loyalties. Our first, and most complex, value is rooted in the act of holding onto something with passion. It includes being loyal to friends (in and out of […]
Fall Series: Becoming a Man of Lambda Chi Alpha Core Values
This fall, we are looking back on our foundation. The preparation for recruitment is in full swing and hopeful members are knocking at our doors awaiting an invitation. As they navigate the process, they will learn what kind of men we expect them to be, ones of Lambda Chi Alpha Core Values. The recruits will […]
Labor Day Message from the Grand High Alpha
Congratulations! It’s the start of a new academic year. The excitement of new beginnings coupled with fresh starts quickens the senses. Our desires are energized and our sites are elevated as we seek to do our best while giving it our all. Brothers and roommates are reunited. There are new students to meet and potential […]
Camp Kesem: A Story of Reflection
In Hebrew, the word, “kesem” translates to, “magic” in the English language. The beauty of magic is that it can do anything, including bring joy back into the eyes of someone who hasn’t seen it for a long time. Christopher Rodriquez (Iota-Gamma, ’18) wants to give that feeling to each and every kid that walks […]
