Sigma Gamma Rho may be best known for their popular step dance routines at events such as Fall Festival and Culture Fest, but this metropolitan sorority is much more than a dance team.

"There is more to National Pan Hellenic Council organizations than stepping, which is what Black greeks are known for," said junior Iyamide House, the president of the Gamma Mu chapter on campus. "The sororities of NPHC are different then others because it is truly a life-long commitment that members are expected to stay with long after college, and it focuses more on the black community's development, rather than the college social scene."

The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority dates back as far as 1922, when it was originally formed at Butler University in Indianapolis.   more >>

Hip hop fans will have a free way to check out some up-and-coming artists tonight as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. presents a Roc-A-Fella Records showcase.

Recording artist Freeway will take the stage for a free show at HUB Alumni Hall.

According to Roc-A-Fella's Web site, www.rocafella.com, Freeway's lyrics "are laced with ghetto-weary 'been there, done that' sentiment that implies there is life beyond the block. Call it educated thuggery."  more >>

The University’s Greek community continues to grow in scholarship, service and number, according to the fraternity and sorority report published Monday.

The report, compiled every semester by the Office of Greek Affairs, documents grade point averages, service hours and levels of campus involvement among members of Greek organizations.

“As far as overall progress with Greek organizations goes, I’d say we’re definitely moving in the right direction,” said Jay Anhorn, director of Greek affairs.

Traditionally, he added, members of the Greek community have earned higher GPAs than non- Greek students.

The report showed that Greek students continued the trend last fall — the average Greek GPA was 3.132, compared to the non-Greek figure of 3.059.   more >>

The Greater Cleaves Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1609 NE 48th St, will honor Govan P. and Ruth W. Faine for their support of an education program.

The couple will be honored during the 11 a.m. morning worship services on Sunday, April 10.

Dr. Ruth Faine founded the A+ Academics Community-Based Education Project in 1990, and serves as its executive director.   more >>

Mark Blade, an ISU alumnus, told an audience of men at a black male summit Tuesday that politics are not just for politicians, but they also carry into the private sector.

Robert Willis, state director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., also spoke and said everyone has a purpose.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. hosted the event.

Blade was the first black Student Government Association president at ISU. His two terms as SGA president jumpstarted his career in politics. After graduating from ISU in 1976, Blade used his leadership experience and political science major to become involved in his community.  more >>