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Lambda Chapter Stands Out on Campus

by Farukh Sarkulov ’20
The Lambda chapter of Phi Gamma them in their endeav-
Delta has experienced a busy yet fun fall ors. Freshman year is
semester at DePauw University. The year a strange and exciting
began on a high note with the BCA housing time where first years
retreat, which helped provide some structure can be pulled in many
and lay out a plan for rush and deal- different directions,
ing with house matters. Chapter meetings but here at FIJI we try
have become more efficient and the overall to provide a space for
warmth that brothers radiate toward each people where they can
other has been evident in all facets of living be themselves and not
together. When any brother needs a helping put on an act to fit in.
hand there is always someone there to pro- Greek life at
vide that hand—whether it be just a listening DePauw has been
ear or a small favor, brothers are willing to changing and less
help one another. The warmth that brothers freshmen are will-
radiate has been extended toward many ing to be sold on the 2018 spring pledges.
freshmen who have become comfortable idea of fraternity life.
in the environment cultivated in the house. The negative image of
What makes FIJI different amongst all the drinking and recklessness that is associated where they belong. Much of the fraternity
other fraternities is our willingness to get with Greek life has made it harder, and in scene at DePauw revolves around drinking
to know new faces and try and support some ways easier, for freshmen to figure out and partying heavily, but with the changing
times there are more freshmen who are
simply searching for a comfortable place
FIJI WELCOMES NEW MEMBER BLAKE with close friends and confidantes.
The changing image of fraternities has
MILLER ’21 played well into rush at FIJI since we
are considered the counterculture house on
by Aaron Worley ’21
campus. We have a diverse house, full of
The Lambda chapter of Phi Gamma people from all over the United States and
Delta is proud to introduce Blake Miller the entire world. In any space at FIJI you
’21 as our fall 2018 recruit! Blake is a com- will be exposed to various languages, differ-
puter science and Italian double major from ing cultural backgrounds, and a wide range
McCordsville, Indiana. He is a member of perspectives on life. FIJI does not emulate
of the track and field team specializing in a cookie cutter mold that other houses
pole vault and sprint medleys. Blake enjoys place their strength in. The men at FIJI
mixing, producing, and recording music in are individuals living under the same roof
his spare time. He recently traveled to Italy trying to work together for the betterment
over the summer of 2018. Blake is excited of themselves and those around them. The
to be part of the house and will be wel- Fall recruit Blake Miller ’21. strong individual nature and diverse persona
comed to the house as a full brother soon. the house puts forth keeps things interesting
and makes FIJI a wholly different space than
most social spaces on campus.
As the recruitment chair for this school
BROTHERS HELP HOUNDS BY year, I am forced to analyze the strengths and
HAWKING DOGS weaknesses of Lambda FIJI. But throughout
the process I optimistically await to see
the next class of men who choose to be
by Trip Apley ’21
immersed in something greater than the
As gentlemen of Phi Gamma Delta, a barbecue in early October: a com- stereotypical notion of what a fraternity
we strive to display our five values bined philanthropy raising money for the is. What keeps me motivated during this
proudly and always. One of those values Humane Society of Greencastle. Brothers recruitment process is the fact that FIJI is
is service. Over the past semester, we Gerald Pineda ’20 and Farukh Sarkulov made of all types of people and as a house
have contributed to many other Greek ’20 grilled over 100 hot dogs and ham- we are clear on the fact that we are all
chapters’ philanthropies, such as Alpha burgers for donors. House Mom Heather individuals who care for each other, not
Phi’s HeartThrob, Kappa Alpha Theta’s Williams brought many of her dogs to boys fitting into the crowd. Although it may
Kickball Tournament, Delta Gamma’s the event. Brothers also played music, be tough sometimes, I think what FIJI offers
Cider for Sight, and many more. volleyball, and cornhole while socializing is far better than what other houses provide,
The Lambda chapter of Phi Gamma with potential new members. Altogether, and in the long run make strong men out of
Delta, in cooperation with the Alpha Bark-B-Q raised nearly $400 for the fully capable young adults.
chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, hosted Humane Society.

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