SU Greeks show unity

Showing unity within the collegiate Greek system was the theme of the week for Southern’s National Pan-Hellenic Council, which kicked off with ‘Crimson and Crème’ Day.
On Monday, members of the Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Alpha Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosted “Sex in the Dark,” a program aimed towards HIV and AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, respectively) in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union.
“Sex in the Dark is really about STD prevention,” said co-host Meghan Borne, a senior psychology major from Edgar, and member of the sponsoring sorority.
Using the circular seating arrangement, program moderator Eugene Collins began the program with an icebreaker aimed at the many myths associated with HIV and AIDS.
“Southern University has more HIV cases than any other college in Louisiana,” said Collins, a Department of Health and Hospitals official. Those who agreed, disagreed, or were unsure of the validity of his statements were separated in groups, then gave reasons behind their beliefs.
He explained that Southern is apart of region two, which as of March 31, accounts for 3,779 of the inhabitants of the region living with an AIDS diagnosis.
Collins discussed the difference between of HIV from AIDS, and continue to reiterate to the crowd that “there will probably never be a cure,” for either virus, as there are various levels and stages of each.
“We had a good turnout, very educational,” said co-host Damien Savage, a senior marketing Baton Rouge native.
Council president Beryl Davis, a member of the Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority said that day one of the week was ‘good.’
“We had the gospel explosion with blue and white day with the Sigmas and the Zetas. We had a nice turnout and it was great to see Southern students come out and praise the Lord,” she said.
“I think the students got a lot of information,” said Borne.