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Top 5 Best Halloween Movies Chosen by Sorority Girls

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Halloween is on the horizon. Watching movies is a great way to prepare for this spooky holiday and get you in the mood for the frightful night. Sorority girls on Drake’s campus have chosen their top five favorite movies that give them the creeps and have decided to share them with you! Hope this gets you in the spirit of Halloween and makes you scared of what goes bump in the night.

 

1.)  The Strangers: There is nothing more frightening than a family dressed in normal clothes wearing creepy doll masks and standing in your kitchen. The anti-climactic tone of “The Strangers” will have you sleeping with the lights on and the drapes shut.

2.)  Halloween: This classic, but famous, tale of a psycho murderer is a must for a Halloween movie marathon. With the combination of a crazy serial killer, high school students that can’t stop running up the stairs and Jamie Lee Curtis, “Halloween” will be sure to please all movie watching types.

3.)  Scream: Considering “Scream” has been made into four movies, it is absolutely necessary to have a movie marathon with all the films. Having a friend to dig your nails into is a must, so grab a bag of popcorn and hunker down for a surprisingly spooky good time.

4.)  Dead Silence: Puppets and dolls. Enough said.

5.)  Hocus Pocus: Although this one isn’t scary, it is still a favorite Halloween past time. ABC Family has a showing of “Hocus Pocus” every year on their traditional 13 Nights of Halloween special so there is no excuse to miss out on this funny film about witches and virgins lighting candles.


5 Stress Relievers for the Over-Programmed Sorority Girl

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There is no doubt about it: college girls are busy, especially us sorority girls. Between our weekly chapter meetings, exchanges with other frats and sororities and the daily hassles of work and class keep our schedules packed full. We all have to let off steam at some point, so when it’s your time to relax, try some of our stress relievers to make your free time worth while.

1.)   Watch a movie: Whether you check out a new movie at the local theater or snag a new release from the Redbox around the corner, watching a movie can be a serious mood changer. Taking a break from your normal, hectic life in order to take part in someone else’s exciting love life will make you happy and feel better about that pile of work you have to do. Grab a few sisters and a bag of popcorn to make it a group movie night. There is nothing in the world that cannot be remedied by your sisters, cute movie stars and some well deserved junk food.

2.)   Exercise: I know what you’re thinking. The last thing you will feel like doing after a long day of College Algebra or Chemistry is a run on the treadmill, but trust me, you will feel better after. Running a mile outside in this beautiful fall weather will not only lift your spirits, but will also help your body feel better and make you feel more confident about that Halloween costume you have your eye on.

3.)   Naptime: Everyone loves to nap. Seriously, there is nothing that brightens my day more than when I have an hour or two to lie in my bed and take a slumber. If you don’t have time during your week to have a consistent naptime, be sure to take a few minutes out of your day to rest your eyes and breathe for a bit. Perhaps even listen to some calming tunes on your iPod. You will feel so much better after a little R&R and will be more prepared to take on the daily challenges.

4.)   Read a good book: Recreational reading can be a lot of fun. As college students, we are so often forced to read textbooks that drone on and on about meaningless definitions and facts. But, by picking up a book, whether it is re-reading a past favorite or picking up a new title, reading will allow your mind to relax and drift away for a while. Double points if the book is funny. Anything by Chelsea Handler will do the trick.

5.)   A night on the town: Sometimes the best remedy to a long week is a fun night out with friends. Dinner, a classy cocktail and good conversation will improve your mood in no time. Try going to a new dance club or hang out at a new casual spot off of campus. Sometimes getting away from the official university buildings can allow you to take a deep breath and realize you are ready for some much needed fun.

What are your favorite stress relievers? Do you have a go-to activity to make you relax?


A classy sorority woman- 30 years later

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Sorority sisters last forever. Often times, people laugh at girls for saying they are sisters, but the friendships made in sororities are always the ones that last the longest. Still not convinced? Take Mary Deming, a classy sorority woman that is still treasuring her days at Sigma Sigma Sigma. She has also instilled these values in her daughter, who is also a part of greek life. Oh yeah, did I mention she’s my mom? Check out what she has to say about the way sorority life affected not only her college life, but also who she is today.

1.) Why did you join a sorority?

I joined because my sisters were in the sorority and it was a good experience for them.  I had met their friends and everyone was very nice.  I did not know anyone when I first went to college and going through rush and joining the sorority was a great way to meet people and get involved at college.
2.) What were your most and least favorite parts of being in a sorority?

My favorite part was hanging out at the sorority house and doing activities with my pledge sisters, so I could get to know all the girls better.  I enjoyed Greek Week and the functions with the fraternities.  My least favorite was that sometimes the meetings were too long and sometimes it was hard to fit everything into my schedule.  For example, when we had practices for Greek Sing, it really made for a busy time.
3.) Did you want your children to join greek life?

I enjoyed Greek life and it was a good experience for me at the university I was attending.  I would want my children to make their own decisions, based on their needs and the activities they want to be involved in.
4.) What did you gain from joining a sorority?

I gained a sense of responsibility and learned how to manage my time.  I learned how to work well with a large group of people and how to interact with different personalities.  It gave me more confidence and it also gave me a wider range of people to learn from.  I had more friends to go to for advice and I also learned how to look at things from another person’s perspective.
5.) What is one of your favorite memories?

I always enjoyed Greek Week in the spring and Greek Reunion in the summer.  Everyone was there from all the sororities and fraternities and it was just great to be able to see everyone.  For Greek Week, we had different games and races and the week ended with Greek Sing on Sunday.
6.) Are you still in contact with your sisters? If so, how?

I gained the best friends of my life.  My group of pledge sisters and I still get together once a year or so from around the country.  We meet in different cities for a long weekend and it is like we have never been apart.  We keep in contact my phone and email throughout the year.  We laugh and cry together.  These friendships have lasted a lifetime.
7.) Do you think your college experience would have been less enjoyable if you hadn’t gone greek?

I am sure the experience would still have been enjoyable, but not nearly as much because I almost all of my friends through the sorority and most of my extracurricular activities were centered on the sorority.  I really cannot imagine not having all of those experiences and connections with the girls and the other people I met through our functions.
8.) What was your favorite event?

I loved the informal and formal dances we had.  For the informal dances, we would have a theme, such as a 50′s dance or barn dance, and we would dress accordingly.  For the formal dances, we usually went to a hotel out of town and spent the night.  The dances were great.


The many faces of recruitment

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Recruitment week has reared its ugly head once again. But like the most beautiful things in life, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Although recruitment is filled with frustrated nights and an insane amount of singing, most sorority girls can agree that every minute practicing is worth it on bid day. Most of the time, however, we forget what it’s like to be on the other side. We forget about the girls that agonize over which similar Forever 21 dress is going to be, “the perfect dress.” We forget about the girl that is uncertain about what all this recruitment mumbo-jumbo is about, and we almost always forget about the girl that, frankly, doesn’t care at all. Funny thing is, most of the women who are like this end up in your very sorority.

Sorori-no

There will be some girls who go through recruitment and do not get it. They only decided to rush last minute because their annoying roommate insisted they, “just have to do it together!”  As difficult as it is to talk to a girl who seems disinterested, a classy sorority girl should think of this rushee as a challenge. Try to find out what she likes and talk to her as a person, not a potential new member. Before you know it, your sorority may not have gained an awesome new baby, but you may have gained an unforgettable best friend.

My friend Sara, who was undecided about Kappa, but now can't live without it!

I love it, I love it not

Freshmen year is confusing. It’s hard to decide what is and is not right for you. Many women go through recruitment and are confused about the process. They will think, “Is this right for me? What if no one likes me? Or worse, what if I fall in love and no one extends me a bid?” Remember that it is important to give them as much information as possible in order for them to make a decision. Don’t be offended if a girl you love doesn’t join. After all, sorority life isn’t for everyone.

My KKG pledge class after we survived our first recruitment!

Born to be, Sorority

Finally, there are the girls who cannot wait to rush. They have toiled for weeks over what to wear, what color to paint their nails and how to wear their hair in the perfect way. These may be the girls your sorority are initially attracted to, but be careful; they are also the ones that can be hurt the most. Make sure to pay as much attention to them as the other women, and understand how excited they are rather than criticize them for it.

Recruitment season is one of the most exciting and exhausting few weeks of the year. Enjoy the time with sisters and meeting new girls and you will receive the best results possible.  Look around the women in your sorority. How did eliminating stereotypes during rush affect your own bid day experience?


Meet the Newest Klassy CL Intern, Megan!

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Name: Megan Stein

School: Drake University

Major: Magazines & Creative Advertising

Year in studies: Junior

I have been a College Lifestyles Intern since: Right now!

Greek Affiliation: Kappa Kappa Gamma! (I am so happy that I amma!)

My beautiful Kappa sisters on bid day!

Organizational Involvement: Student Activities Club, Bulldog Advertising Club, Student Life Center, staff writer for Drake Magazine & Drake Magazine Online, staff writer for the Times-Delphic newspaper and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma

Pets: 2 cats: Roxy & Shadow

My friends would say I am: Spunky, fun, chipper, fantastic & classy (I just asked them in person)

My style is: Funky with a modern twist

My go-to accessory: A watch necklace in the form of an owl, which I bought in New Zealand. It supports my Kappa pride!

My favorite snacks: Flavor blasted goldfish. All the time.

My hobbies include: Hanging with friends, quoting movies, being awkward and working as hard as possible to make my life the best it can be!

Favorite movies: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, When Harry Met Sally, Crazy Stupid Love, 10 Things I Hate About You & Harry Potter.

I have a slight obsession with: Kappa babies (it’s a problem). And Lauren Conrad. She is perfect.

I dislike: Seafood

On my desk you will find: Pictures, a curling iron and Post-It notes.

My favorite form of social media: I like to Facebook stalk the most but I love to read people’s Tweets for a good laugh.

MAC vs PC: MAC!!!!!!!

Coffee vs Tea: Coffee. Every college student runs on caffeine.

Coke vs Pepsi: Coke.

My definition of a classy co-ed: A classy co-ed is one who can handle the trials and tribulations of college life in a way that does not demean or harm anyone else. A classy co-ed takes into account other people’s feelings and works to satisfy the needs of the group, not just of themselves. A classy co-ed can also solve problems in a positive way and works hard but also knows how to have fun in order to get the best experience that college has to offer.

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: I am excited to intern with CL because I see the website as a great resource for college students. CL is a great mixture of fun, informative and fresh and I can’t wait to help CL grow and learn as much as possible from all the awesome people that work there.