Have you made any resolutions for New Year’s? One of the most common topics for resolutions is money. If you need some ideas, here are ten financial resolutions to consider for 2020: 1. Identify financial goals Before you can make progress toward any financial goals, identify what they are. Are you hoping to buy a […]
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National Mentoring Month – Why it’s Important and How to Get Involved
With January honored as National Mentoring Month it is important to highlight the impact a mentor has on a student that can be life-changing. Volunteering your time as an alumni mentor not only benefits the undergraduate members with the critical guidance they need to succeed, it also provides the alumni volunteer with a personally rewarding […]
How to be Proactive During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
We all love celebrating the holidays, but drinking and driving can make that festive time deadly for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. December’s National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month has a high fatality rate due to people driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. According to the National Safety Council, over 40,000 people […]
Best Places to See Fall Colors
It doesn’t matter where you are, you don’t have to travel far to take in the phenomenon of fall foliage. All across the U.S., as the temperatures cool and the days shorten, we watch the green drain and wait expectantly for hues of red, yellow and orange to start decorating treetops. Leaf viewing is one […]
Safe and Fun – College Football Tailgating Tips
College football season is upon us! You may already know the basics, but check out these tips to make your tailgate safe and fun! Stay hydrated – There’s a good chance it will be a long and hot day, so drink plenty of water. Have a first aid kit – Stock it up with bandages, […]
10 Reasons Golf Is Good For Your Health
This article was originally published on healthfitnessrevolution.com and was written by Health Fitness Revolution Staff. Known as a sport of leisure and as a gentleman’s game, golf is one of the most popular, well-received sports worldwide. Played on a large outdoor course covering anywhere between 30 and 200 acres, the object of the sport is […]
Jimmy Steinfeldt recognized by San Diego State University
Alumnus Jimmy Seinfeld (San Diego State University, ’81), left, meets with Elliot Hirshman, President of San Diego State University during the Monty Awards hosted on Friday, September 18, 2015. You may remember Jimmy Steinfeldt in the Fall 2013 issue of The Emerald, where we chronicled his successful career as a veteran Rock and Roll photographer. This […]
In Praise of Frat Life on Campus
Editors Note:This article originally appeared on the Newsweek website on February 9, 2015. In his February 4 piece, “The Fraternity No Longer Belongs on the American College Campus,” Alexander Nazaryan recklessly capitalizes on overblown, negative stereotypes of fraternities to imply that Greek life is the catalyst for all the troubles facing campus life today. The author couldn’t […]
National Signing Day Recruitment Lessons For Fraternities
Already missing football season? We are too. Check out this fantastic blog post from our Friend Vince Fabra at Phired Up that discusses the parallels between National Signing Day for potential college athletes, and the ways in which we recruit new members into our chapters. You’ll be surprised (and maybe a little worried) at how […]
The Emerald Online, A New Take On Fraternal Communications
“We’re changing the world with technology.” – Bill Gates In 2015, that statement couldn’t be any more true. With the constant advancement of technology and the internet, communication has simplified. Today, The Emerald Online embraces the technological revolution, and enters 2015. With the implementation and development of theemerald.org, nearly every Sigma Pi member in the world […]