Homophobia in Greek Life

Fraternities and Sororities at UWO joined the organization 'Get Real' to speak out against homophobia, and to teach others about the importance of embracing everyone.

What The Colors I'm Wearing Are Saying About Me

Being one of the few gay men in my fraternity, I am constantly asked questions like “what should I wear?” or “does this look good?” More often than not I find that the hardest decision for people is what colors they should wear. Colors have a powerful effect on the way we act and the way the world sees us. They give off an energy that affects our emotions, confidence levels and our desires. There are many who have a few colors that dominate their closet and sense of style- these say something about you.

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RED is powerful and strong. It may suggest you could be impulsive and ambitious. It’s also the color of desire; some studies show that it makes others feel more attracted to you, and makes you, yourself, feel more attractive. You should wear red when you want to up your game on a date, or you’re going out for a night on the town- don’t wear it to an important work meeting.

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The color of purity and positivity is WHITE. This color runs the risk of washing you out and also can hurt your level of attractiveness in the minds of others. White is also the color of innocence and virginity- wear it when you’re going for an air of innocence.

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YELLOW is a happy color! It can boost your happiness and help the moods of those around you. This color tells the people around you that you’re fun, interesting, active and lively. Wear any day you need a pick-me-up.

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PURPLE has two sides to it- a lighter shade will tell people you are sensitive and compassionate, and a deeper purple will show you are intuitive and have strong feelings. Wearing the color purple can help with confidence levels, and helps creativity and critical thinking. Wear this when you need to get the BIG idea at work or in school.

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PINK is plain and simple. If you’re a man, others respect you more having the balls to wear this color. If you’re a woman, wear this to meet your boyfriend’s parents. That is all.

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Success is generally associated with the color BLUE. It’s the color of both the sky and water which represent loyalty and authority- this is great for you! It helps you work creatively, and shows others you are trustworthy. Navy is a color that shows friendliness and power. Wear this color to ACE the job interview of your dreams!

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GREEN gives off a peaceful and cautious energy. If you wear it correctly it can increase your positive feelings, but if it’s worn wrong then you might look sickly. Because the color green is regularly associated with nature, it is a refreshing and soothing color. Wear it if you are feeling stressed and need to calm down.

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ORANGE is both bold and optimistic. Shades of orange motivate and energize, and increases spontaneity. Wearing this color suggests to others that you are competent and independent, and sometimes impatient (due to the increased spontaneity). Wear this color whenever you're in a team leader position or are working with children.

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Many like to wear BLACK because it's slimming and it "goes with everything", but it's also the color of mourning. When wearing black, a person can come across as strong-willed and disciplined but they might also seem too independent and inflexible. Wear this color when you're standing up for something or someone, or need to put your foot down.

My Fraternity Family

I grew up in a home where right was right and wrong was wrong, and there was no gray area. As I got older I started to realize that the lines between right and wrong are a lot more blurry than I was led to believe. The cookie cutter mold my parents wanted me to fit into was something I could never do. Needless to say, my relationship with my immediate family is almost non existent. Who would have thought I would find the family I needed in a fraternity?

Before college I could have told you a million things I wanted to do with my life- none of which were joining a fraternity. As far as I was concerned, fraternities were groups of guys who only cared about sleeping with women, getting so drunk they blacked out, and hazing pledges. I couldn't have been more wrong.

I don’t know why I joined and I have no idea what possessed me to stick it out, but I couldn't be more grateful for the organization I joined. When people look at me they automatically think “How the hell is he in a fraternity?” I fit none of the stereotypes.

My brothers taught me that it’s not on the outside that makes a man, but it is what’s on the inside that makes you classy, wise, and strong. A man is not determined by his accomplishments in the gym or bedroom, but by the strength of his heart and the way he serves others.

My organization taught me what being a man really is, and after two years of membership I have grown in ways I couldn't possibly have imagined. I have grown to love the organization I joined and now I serve my chapter in the role of president.

Going Greek is the most beneficial thing I've done with my life. It gave me a home and a support system that I can’t imagine my life without.

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