Dear Editor,

You may have heard about the new fraternity on campus, Sigma Tau Gamma. We

founded the organization over the summer and fall term, and we are currently recruiting to start a

colony (as of now we are a nationally recognized interest group). Our ultimate goal is not to be

another underground fraternity, but to be officially recognized by the university.

We want to start a new tradition of brotherhood and culture at the University. In the

pursuit of this goal we have been speaking to our national Chief Executive Officer, Steve Latour,

to allow Sigma Tau Gamma be founded at schools in South Carolina, starting with Coastal

Carolina University. The commitment to academics and brotherhood that is gained from being

part of Sigma Tau Gamma is unmatched in other student-run organizations.

While Greek life is not for everyone, we all feel we have more to offer than just being

friends, but brotherhood. We have all talked with the fraternities currently recognized on campus

and do not feel their philosophies do not match as well as those of Sigma Tau Gamma. It is time

for Coastal Carolina University to embrace Greek Life and allow its students to grow and to

reach their full potential by welcoming Sigma Tau Gamma to campus.

As a whole group, the members have explored Greek life at CCU, and during this

exploration we have not been able to find a Greek organization that is right for us. With that

being said, coming together as a group and after doing independent research, Sigma Tau Gamma

is the Greek organization for us. We believe that establishing this organization will give students

like us a Greek organization to affiliate with. Sigma Tau Gamma embodies six principles that

we all feel are crucial to becoming valuable members to society and to improve this university.

I. The Principle of Value

a. To enhance the worth of belonging

II. The Principle of Learning

a. To afford the environment for learning

III. The Principle of Leadership

a. To develop good leaders for America

IV. The Principle of Excellence

a. To strive for superior performance

V. The Principle of Benefit

a. To serve Fraternity, college, country

VI. The Principle of Integrity

a. To perfect a structure of honor

With Current founders and new potential members personifying these principles each

day, we will make a positive impact on the Greek community and the University as a whole.