Kappa Week Was Giving

This year’s «Think Like A Nupe» Kappa Week was organized by the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. During this week of events, organizations recognized their founders. Students were also able to enjoy events together with them. The week started with a church service at Philadelphia Baptist Church on Sunday.
On Monday, they hosted a Battle of the DJs in the union area and a Campus Safety Event. Tuesday consisted of students throwing pies at their favorite Nupe. The proceeds were donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. There was also a Black Art Expo with a lineup of black musicians, poets, art galleries, clothing vendors, etc. Pretty Wednesday with a yard show from the Kappas.
During the evening, they hosted a Miss Krimson & Kreme Pageant for the ladies of SU. The winner received a $500 scholarship. Shimmy like a Nupe was held Thursday night, where students were to mimic the famous “shimmy move» like the fraternity members. Finally, at the end of the week the “Lovers and Friends” masquerade ball off campus on Saturday.
The student body participated and attended these events, but what is it giving? Its giving is a term used to describe someone or something whether it’s praised or bad. We asked how they felt about this week’s events.
Janai Gooch, a sophomore responded to the question. She said, “It feels boring, the pageant was too long and I know most of the time during the performance there was no crowd interaction. The crowd was dead.” She also responded, “It’s giving end it.” Another student, Dahlilah Vincent, a freshman felt a different perspective although, she did not attend. She said, “From IG, it looked like everyone was having fun. I have seen a lot of people posting it.” She expressed that she clearly was going off based on what she saw on social media.
Another student, Amerie Terry, a freshman, shared that the Kappa week had been pretty exciting. “In my opinion, both the pageant and the pie in the face were enjoyable. I’m looking forward to the “ Think Like A Nupe” event.” she stated. Terry expressed that she found this week to be quite fun for her.
Another student, Shaniah Lanus, a freshman responded that she wasn’t impressed. She said, “This week is boring and I’m not surprised.” She also expressed, “It really didn’t feel like anything was occurring this week. It felt like a regular week on campus.”
Student, Dashaleah Lewis, a freshman responded, “It’s giving hot like the sun. It’s giving it can be a bit of fun. But at the same time, it’s giving its dead. It’s giving I like fall semester better than this!” She expressed that she wishes this week could’ve been exciting. According to certain students, Kappa Week was giving…mixed reviews.