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Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd is a Sigma Nu from the University of Kansas. He is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker, and was cast in my favorite TV show of all time, Friends. He's my MCM for this week!

#MCM #PaulRudd #SigmaNu

Fraternity Statistics

Being in a fraternity will bring success

From my experience, being in a fraternity has brought me more insight and opportunities than most any other extracurricular activity. I have been asked to sit on important committees at the university, been hired for jobs and networked with people internationally. Whenever I have an interview I always know how to answer the questions I'm asked because of the experiences I've gained in a fraternity. Some of the most successful people in the country are members of the Greek system, and a lot of their success can be credited to the experiences they had through Greek leadership, networking and politics. The statistics of fraternity alums in the U.S. is very impressive.

#GoGreek #Success #FraternityMan

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Matthew McConoughey

Matthew McConoughey was a Delta Tau Delta at the University of Texas at Austin. He's a notable actor and one of the sexiest men alive.

#MCM #MatthewMcConoughey #DeltaTauDelta

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Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley was a Sigma Alpha Epsilon from the University of Vermont. He's an awesome country singer and songwriters, and has been signed to Capital Records Nashville since 2003. He's my MCM because I'm in love with this song!

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Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher is a gorgeous actor, producer, tech investor and former model. He started his career as a model, and modeled for companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch Clothing and Calvin Klein. He started his acting career in 1998 by playing the handsome, airhead Kelso on the Fox series That 70's Show. Ashton Kutcher was a Delta Chi at the University of Iowa where he studied romance and biochemical engineering.

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Steven Spielberg

This giant among men is one of Hollywood's most famous movie directors and film makers. He is a notable Theta Chi from California State University Long Beach.

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Can I Rush a Fraternity if I’m Gay?

Rush can be a very scary thing. The men in fraternities can be intimidating. When I started college, I saw that many of the leaders on my campus were members of fraternities and sororities. They were confident, smart and well connected individuals. I didn’t know what to think or expect from them- before college I was under the impression that the main focus of Greek students was to get drunk and have sex all the time. I learned quickly this wasn’t the case. Through rush I learned about the values that Greeks have, the loyalty that each organization’s members, and the value they place on diversity.

There’s a movement across the united states to accept and support diversity within the Greek community, and there are many schools that don’t care what your race, religion, sexual orientation or background is. The strongest organizations are the ones that recruit based on quality- not quantity.

Being different than the other brothers in my fraternity isn't a problem because we are united through common goals, principles and standards. There will always be closed minded people in the world, and that’s not something that will change; however, I have found the strongest support system I have ever had through joining a fraternity. I have brothers all over the world. Every brother I have ever met has always treated me the same as they would any other brother, my being gay doesn’t change anything.

I can’t imagine my life without being involved in Greek life, and I will always suggest going Greek to anyone I meet. Can you rush a fraternity if you’re gay? Why the hell not!

Rush Week Bid Dinner, Fall 2012

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Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is a babe! He went to the University of Missouri and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity there. He’s an award winning actor, a classy gentleman and a notable philanthropist.

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.

#fraternity #family #gay #support