Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu In its 40th year, the Mr. MSU pageant is going virtual in light of COVID-19. This pageant is one of Alpha Omicron Pi’s biggest philanthropy events, but this year the “The Wild Western Men of MSU” themed event met more obstacles than ever before. Junior Katie Comeaux, the philanthropy chair Read More
Claire Smith Features Editor csmith110@murraystate.edu Giving back to the community is one of the many great strengths of Greek Life; Alpha Omicron Pi is no exception, volunteering in the community once a month. Leah Bell, a nursing major from Paris, Tennessee, is the assistant philanthropy chair for AOII and coordinates much of their volunteerism. “I Read More
Claire Smith Features Editor csmith110@murraystate.edu The Mr. MSU pageant celebrated its 39th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 20. Ali Eader, philanthropy chair for Alpha Omicron Pi, said preparations for the pageant began in January or February when they booked Lovett Auditorium and decided on a theme. The pageant is one of Alpha Omicron Pi’s biggest philanthropy Read More
Story by Sydni Anderson, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Kelli O’ Toole Once upon a time there was homecoming. A King and Queen were coronated and football players brandishing jerseys of blue and gold fought the opponent for touchdowns. A parade with campus organizations celebrated the occasion, each with a float fit for a fairy Read More
Story by Taylor Inman, Staff writer Alpha Omicron Pi’s Strikeout Arthritis Bowling Tournament will make its return to a newly reopened Corvette Lanes, helping raise money to benefit the Arthritis Research. The tournament, which has been held as a softball tournament for the past two years, will be back at the bowling alley, where it was originally Read More
Story by Blake Bernier, Staff writer Monday night featured Alpha Omicron Pi had a quick start over Kappa Delta. AOPi scored all 21 points in the first half via starting running back Kathryn Goetz, junior from St. Louis. Goetz racked up three touchdowns on the ground and caught a pass for a successful three-point conversion. Goetz said Read More
Story by Kelsey Grapperhaus, Staff writer The Delta Omega chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi hosted their 35th annual Mr. MSU pageant at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in Lovett Auditorium, which was held during Murray State’s Family Weekend and had an attendance of close to 1,000 people. Dexter Alexander II, senior from Memphis, Tennessee, won the overall competition, Read More
Jason Hinson-Nolen, interim Greek Life coordinator handed out ribbons Monday to honor Alpha Omicron Pi member Shelby Theiss, who died in a car accident over the weekend. A member of Sigma Sigma Sigma shows her support by Read More