Drawing more than 300 people to see a rare -- and boisterous -- fraternity initiation ceremony, nine men took their first "steps" into brotherhood with a little sweat, blood and step dancing yesterday.

The UW's black fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, showed off its new members in an elaborate celebration in front of the HUB.

The men, dressed in blue dress shirts with black ties, slacks and shoes, signifying the fraternity's colors, culminated with a probate ceremony after more than a month of memorizing routines, songs and fraternity history.   more >>