Friday, September 23, 2022
Homecoming hardships
Graphic by Rebekah Cleary
Sigma Alpha Epsilon removed from homecoming tions toward the men of Beta Theta Pi. A couple members of SAE threw a firecracker into Beta’s pomping room this past weekend, causing minor damage and harm to the room and its contents. No one was present during the time of the incident. Mallory Pool This is the second Homecoming News Editor removal for a fraternity in two years. In 2021, Alpha Tau Omega did not participate after a hazing incident. America’s Greatest Homecoming The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon will be without another fraternity. were paired with the women of Alpha The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Delta Pi, who were not involved in the were removed from celebrating Cowboy event. homecoming this past week for their acSAE is no longer allowed to
participate in the famous decoration building that America’s Greatest Homecoming is known for or any other homecoming events the week of Oct. 16. The OSU Alumni Association released a statement regarding the incident and expressed its support to the women of Alpha Delta Pi and its want for the women to still participate in homecoming activities. “In the Homecoming process, health and safety of all participants is of the utmost importance,” the statement said. “The extensive Homecoming expectations regarding health and
safety are frequently communicated to chapter and Homecoming leadership alike, and these practices are expected to be followed throughout the entire process. The OSU Alumni Association, the Office of Student Support and Conduct, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs recognizes that students will make mistakes and, at times, decisions that do not align with personal values and university expectations. However, it is essential students reflect and learn from these decisions by holding them accountable for their behavior.” See SAE on 5A
Q&A: OSU student shares experience studying abroad Luisa Clausen Staff Reporter OSU has more than 55 international partners in over 30 countries worldwide where OSU students can study. The study abroad program offers opportunities for scholarships so students’ dreams can be achievable. Katie Ditchkus, a junior majoring in history pre-law, graduated high school in Mississippi and chose to attend OSU because of its welcoming and friendly environment. Ditchkus studied abroad for a semester through OSU and shared her experience with The O’Colly. Q: How did you decide you were going to study abroad? Was that something you
always wanted or just something you started to think about during your first years at OSU? “Something I knew I always wanted to do was to study abroad. OSU explained the concept and logistics in such a clear manner it really made a difference in picking between colleges. It was a priority to me. So, when I did a private tour they made it the main focus. While other schools I had toured simply gave me a quick overview. They made it a priority so I felt like one too.” Q: How did you choose the place? Did you have more than one option? “I went to University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, for a full semester in the spring.
I had a lot of different options to choose from whether it was the length of time or the place itself. I have never traveled to Europe before and I knew that’s where I wanted to go. Most of the time you don’t have to know any other language to be able to study abroad in other countries because they teach classes in English. I was worried about having to introduce myself to a new language which looking back now seems silly. People all across Europe speak so many languages. Plus, I think trying to speak someone else’s language shows a form of respect. They might not be the best English speakers, but they try for me, so why not break the ice first?” See Q&A on 6A
Claire Hosterman The Stillwater Humane Society’s mission is to make sure every animal finds a good family.
Feeling lonely? Volunteer with animals against the bars of her cage, eager for her first walk of the day. Suki is a young, gray female pit-mix up for adoption at the StillClaire Hosterman water Humane Society. Along with other homeLifestyle Editor less cats and dogs, Suki is looking for her forever Suki’s tail excitedly home. thumps back and forth The Stillwater
Humane Society, located just on the other side of downtown at 1710 S. Main St, is a nonprofit adoption-guaranteed animal shelter. The organization’s mission is to make sure that every animal brought in finds a good family, maintains See Volunteer on 5A