Speed-Dating: The Blue and White Way

Continuing their historical week titled Dawn of a Blue Era, The “So Sweet” ladies of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta and the “Soul Stepping Brothers” of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity Inc. hosted a speed-dating event on Thursday, January 29th,in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The goal was to get students to break out of their shell, fellowship with their fellow jags, and meet someone new with the hopes of gathering a mate. There was a grand variety of music that set a smooth mood throughout the ballroom, along with the chatter of students mingling. Also present were Think Smart and Be S.A.F.E with pamphlets, stickers, and lots of useful information regarding HIV awareness.
One of the hostesses of the event, President of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority INC, Jana Myles, came to support her view upon the historical week with her brothers.
“Since we were the first sorority on Southern University’s campus, we wanted to be the first to combine and work together,”said Myles.
Wilsherie Hopson, a 25 year old senior psychology major and a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority INC placed her great attitude upon the event.
“I’m really happy to be working along side our brother, the Sigmas,” said Hopson.
This was one event to spike dating as well as give tidbits of information of HIV/AIDS, to help solve and resolve the issue of the virus spreading in Baton Rouge.
Hopson said it best with, “Knowledge is power, get tested.”
Every night this week, The Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, hosted different events alongside the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity INC, in honor of Blue-White week. The events for the week ranged from the 1920’s to the new millennium. Monday: Baby Boom Drive, Tuesday: Bigger and Better Fever, Wednesday: Thriller yard show/ blood drive, Thursday: Speed-Dating, and Friday: Crest Work Elementary. However, what really made this week stand out was the presence of the brothers of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
All in all, it was a wonderful event for the young students of Southern University. An awesome opportunity to mix and mingle a little, along with being informed about the decisions that they make while in college.