A block party at U of Oregon had all the Greek houses working together to have a good time.
Harter Hudson, vice president of education of the Interfraternity Council said that the council designed the event to rush new members and “get rid of the barriers that exist between chapters.”
The Block Party was “a chance for anybody to come out and see what greek’s all about,” said Joey Russell, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
“We’re trying really hard to get rid of the frat-boy stereotype” Russell said.
That's the way to stay on-message, Joey. Too bad politics had to rear its ugly head.
ASUO Presidential hopeful Todd Mann campaigned at the event, shaking hands and bringing students into the Delta Sigma Phi house to vote.“Greek life does great things for the community. It’s great to see them all getting together and getting the word out at how great greek life really is,” Mann said.
Mann made note of rival candidate Jared Axelrod’s absence at the event, saying “Axelrod is not present for the greek community.”
Axelrod said he could not attend the event because he was in class.
“Saying we’re not there for the greek community is absolutely ridiculous; we care for them,” Axelrod said.
“We’re definitely there for the greek community,” Axelrod said. “A lot of greek members would agree.”
Getting defensive is no way to win an election Jared.
