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 '''Delta Sigma Phi''', Beta chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Fraternities|fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Delta Sig'''or '''DSig'''.
-In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and earned the '''Outstanding Interfraternity Council Chapter''' award from the Inter Greek Council. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)
+In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and earned the '''Outstanding Interfraternity Council Chapter''' award from the Inter Greek Council.
 These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

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 '''Delta Sigma Phi''', Beta chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Fraternities|fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Delta Sig'''or '''DSig'''.
-In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and earned the [[Outstanding Interfraternity Council Chapter]] award from the Inter Greek Council. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)
+In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and earned the '''Outstanding Interfraternity Council Chapter''' award from the Inter Greek Council. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)
 These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.
-In spring 2013 Delta Sig earned a 3 star [[ALPHA stands of Excellence]] rating and raised over $1,000 for [[Relay for Life]]. The chapter also raised $1,175 for [[Relay for Life]] in spring 2012.
+In spring 2013 Delta Sig earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and raised over $1,000 for [[Relay for Life]]. The chapter also raised $1,175 for [[Relay for Life]] in spring 2012.
 ==Service & Philanthropy==
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 In the Greek world, "Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to [[Delta Gamma|DG]] and [[Delta Sigma Theta|Theta]]."
-The fraternity "consistently holds executive positions in the [[InterFraternity Council]] and Judicial Board, helping to shape Greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun"."
+The fraternity "consistently holds executive positions in the InterFraternity Council and Judicial Board, helping to shape Greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun"."
 == Tradition ==

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 |Contact=deltasig@columbia.edu}}
-'''Delta Sigma Phi''', known simply as '''Delta Sig''', is a fraternity with a brownstone at 531 W. 113th Street.  The Columbia chapter of Delta Sig is the Beta Chapter, the second chapter of Delta Sig.  Although the chapter, founded in 1902, was inactive for most of the [[:Category:20th century|20th century]], it was reestablished at Columbia in [[2001]].
+'''Delta Sigma Phi''', Beta chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Fraternities|fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Delta Sig'''or '''DSig'''.
 ==Service & Philanthropy==
 The Fraternity has adopted the American Red Cross as its national philanthropy. Members are urged to support the endeavors of the non-profit and raise funds.  During the Spring semester we host a date auction and all money raised is donated to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.
 == Membership ==
-Delta Sig is one of the few (if not only) fraternities not implicitly affiliated with a sports team, with the possible exception of [[Beta]]. Brothers are, however, heavily involved in extracurricular activities; they are heavily represented in the Economic and Political Science societies, with many members writing for the CPR, the Helvidius society, and the Columbia Economics society. Their members also participate in a number of a-capella groups, such as Sharp and Uptown Vocal, and include many musicians. The members of Delta Sig at Columbia were also featured in the Style section of GQ, where they wore snooty blazers and bro-ed out.
+Their membership is "fairly large (about 80-85 members at any given time). They have received a reputation of accepting largely prep school kids, though Delta Sigs deny this as a defining trait of membership."
-Their membership is fairly large (about 80-85 members at any given time). They have received a reputation of accepting largely prep school kids, though Delta Sigs deny this as a defining trait of membership.
+In the Greek world, "Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to [[Delta Gamma|DG]] and [[Delta Sigma Theta|Theta]]."
-In the greek world, Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to [[Delta Gamma|DG]] and [[Delta Sigma Theta|Theta]]. The fraternity consistently holds executive positions in the [[InterFraternity Council]] and Judicial Board, helping to shape greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun".
+The fraternity "consistently holds executive positions in the [[InterFraternity Council]] and Judicial Board, helping to shape Greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun"."
 == Tradition ==
 The fraternity of course has its secret rituals, signs, and symbols, and yet the chapter has established a few other unique ones. Beer Olympics, Alumni Beer & Wings, and Alumni Breakfast at [[Homecoming]] are a few ways for alumni to participate. The fraternity also plans ski trips to Killington and occasionally Vancouver. Members generally participate in an annual or semesterly pong tournament, casino night, and sorority dinner night. Members throw a New Years Eve party, with the host location varying year to year. Other traditions include DG-Delta Sig intramural soccer or volleyball.
 == Events ==
 Parties that kick off the new fall semester include the annual Green Party, Around the World, and mixers with each sorority. Pledges also plan an event; past pledge events have included secret crush parties. More recently, Delta Sig has co-hosted events with charities, corporations, TV/film, and energy drink companies. Delta Sig has also worked with neighborhood business owners to negotiate additional spaces for students aside from neighborhood staples like the Pourhouse-Canons-1020-Heights of MoHi. These locations have included: Mona ([[Pourhouse|Pourhouse's]] precursor, closed [[2006]]), Village Pourhouse (better suited to unoffical events), [[Il Cibreo]] (shortly after [[Pertutti]], [[Campo|Campo's]] precursor, closed), [[Vareli]] (parties there are financially agreeable, but better suited to private events), and more recently, [[Mel's Burger Bar]].
-Its main campus philanthropic contributions include fundraising for [[CCO]] and [[Relay for Life]]. The fraternity holds one of the best fundraisers for CU [[Dance Marathon]], which is the annual Date Auction held in [[Roone Arledge]].
+Its main campus philanthropic contributions include fundraising for [[CCO]] and [[Relay for Life]]. The fraternity holds "one of the best fundraisers for CU [[Dance Marathon]]," which is the annual Date Auction held in [[Roone Arledge]].
 == Real Estate Controversy ==

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 ==External Links==
 *[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
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 '''Delta Sigma Phi''', known simply as '''Delta Sig''', is a fraternity with a brownstone at 531 W. 113th Street.  The Columbia chapter of Delta Sig is the Beta Chapter, the second chapter of Delta Sig.  Although the chapter, founded in 1902, was inactive for most of the [[:Category:20th century|20th century]], it was reestablished at Columbia in [[2001]].
-==Delta Sig Service and Philanthropy==
+==Service & Philanthropy==
 The Fraternity has adopted the American Red Cross as its national philanthropy. Members are urged to support the endeavors of the non-profit and raise funds.  During the Spring semester we host a date auction and all money raised is donated to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

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 '''Delta Sigma Phi''', known simply as '''Delta Sig''', is a fraternity with a brownstone at 531 W. 113th Street.  The Columbia chapter of Delta Sig is the Beta Chapter, the second chapter of Delta Sig.  Although the chapter, founded in 1902, was inactive for most of the [[:Category:20th century|20th century]], it was reestablished at Columbia in [[2001]].
-There was some speculation that the fraternity acquired its current home on 113th street due to the connections its members had with Columbia. Zeta Psi had been kicked out of the house by Columbia because of falling membership and proper maintenance of faciliites, and nine applications, including Alpha Chi Omega, were sent in for review. It is alleged that Josh Milstein (DSP '10) and Jeff Witten (DSP '10), whose fathers are trustees to the university, and whose families have made substantial contributions to Columbia, had some play in Delta Sig's real estate [http://bwog.com/2008/02/01/keepin-it-real-estate-part-two/ coup]. At the time, it seemed miraculous that a brownstone would become available, cited here in this [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2008/02/19/housing-shortage-irks-frats-sororities Spectator article].
+There was some speculation that the fraternity acquired its current home on 113th street due to the connections its members had with Columbia. Zeta Psi had been kicked out of the house by Columbia because of falling membership and improper maintenance of facilities, and nine applications, including Alpha Chi Omega, were sent in for review. It is alleged that Josh Milstein (DSP '10) and Jeff Witten (DSP '10), whose fathers are [[Trustees]] of the university, and whose families have made substantial contributions to Columbia, had some play in Delta Sig's real estate coup.<ref>http://bwog.com/2008/02/01/keepin-it-real-estate-part-two/</ref>  At the time, it seemed miraculous that a brownstone would become available.<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2008/02/19/housing-shortage-irks-frats-sororities</ref>
-==Membership==
+Delta Sig is not associated with any particular sport, though members in the past have been associated with and highly successful in [[fencing]], [[Soccer Team (Men's)|soccer]], [[Golf Team (Men's)|golf]], [[tennis]], [[football]], and [[crew]] as well as [[:Category:Club sports|club sports]] [[sailing]] and [[rugby]]. Brothers are heavily involved in extracurricular activities from participating in the Louis Armstrong Jazz Program to starting new companies. The fraternity was featured in GQ Magazine, in which brothers wore snooty blazers, looked like suave academics, and bro-ed out.
 Their membership is fairly large (perhaps the largest on campus). They have received a reputation of accepting New York and prep school kids, although Delta Sigs deny this as a defining trait of membership.
-In the greek world, Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to DG and Theta. The Fraternity consistently holds executive positions in the Inter-Fraternity Council and Judicial Board, helping to shape greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun". In the fraternity beer pong league, Delta Sig consistently wins the championship tournament.
+In the greek world, Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to [[Delta Gamma|DG]] and [[Delta Sigma Theta|Theta]]. The fraternity consistently holds executive positions in the [[InterFraternity Council]] and Judicial Board, helping to shape greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun". In the fraternity beer pong league, Delta Sig consistently wins the championship tournament.
-==Tradition==
+== Events ==
-==Events==
+Parties that kick off the new fall semester include the annual Green Party, Around the World, and mixers with each sorority. Pledges also plan an event; past pledge events have included secret crush parties. More recently, Delta Sig has co-hosted events with charities, corporations, TV/film, and energy drink companies. Delta Sig has also worked with neighborhood business owners to negotiate additional spaces for students aside from neighborhood staples like the Pourhouse-Canons-1020-Heights of MoHi. These locations have included: Mona ([[Pourhouse|Pourhouse's]] precursor, closed [[2006]]), Village Pourhouse (better suited to unoffical events), [[Il Cibreo]] (shortly after [[Pertutti]], [[Campo|Campo's]] precursor, closed), [[Vareli]] (parties there are financially agreeable, but better suited to private events), and more recently, [[Mel's Burger Bar]].
-Its main campus philanthropic contributions include fundraising for CCO and Relay for Life. The fraternity holds one of the best fundraisers for CU Dance Marathon, which is the annual Date Auction held in Roone Arledge.
+Its main campus philanthropic contributions include fundraising for [[CCO]] and [[Relay for Life]]. The fraternity holds one of the best fundraisers for CU [[Dance Marathon]], which is the annual Date Auction held in [[Roone Arledge]].