Greeks and student organizations celebrate “Soberfest”

Andy Medici, Assistant News… Greeks and student organizations celebrate “Soberfest”

Andy Medici, Assistant News Editor

Some Pitt groups want to make staying sober a piece of cake.

But even though members of the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association were actually handing out angel food and chocolate cake to students walking through Schenley Quad yesterday, the event wasn’t purely literal.

As part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, the Pitt Program Council and Student Health Services gave students a slice of advice on alcohol use and some tasty treats, including cotton candy.

One table offered students a chance to see specially prepared bottles of “Southern Discomfort,” “Captain Moron” and “Drunk Daniels.” Artistically inclined students could paint their own picture frames.

IFC and Panhel offered students alternatives to drinking 21 shots on their 21st birthdays, such as working out, visiting the Carnegie Science Center or attending a Penguins game.

Jason Flatt, a substance abuse prevention specialist at Student Health Services, said that the carnival atmosphere helped attract students to the event.

“What we’re promoting is just responsibility and making smart decisions when it comes to circumstances with alcohol,” Flatt said.

The Pitt 4-Square Club and the Resident Student Association, among others, contributed to the event.

Druids promote literacy

Jared Trent Stonesifer, Staff Writer

The Druids, Pitt’s self-proclaimed oldest student organization at Pitt, awarded two students their annual Cathedral Fountain Book Scholarship last week.

In a letter to The Pitt News, the highly secretive organization announced the gifts of $200 to each recipient, but refused to reveal membership information. This year’s winners are Peace Ike and Sean Moran.

“We shall remain anonymous but ever present and watchful of our beloved University,” the statement from the Druids said. “We wish [the student recipients] the best, and hope that this small award can help them in achieving their goals here at the University of Pittsburgh.”

Peace Ike, a junior majoring in health and rehab sciences, knows very little about the Druids, but appreciated the award.

“I’ve never heard of the Druids before, but I feel awesome for receiving the award,” she said. “They really must be a secret society because I really am clueless about the organization, but I’m excited.”

Sean Moran could not be reached for comment.

The kick is up…to you?

Sarah Bingler, Staff Writer

One lucky freshman will have the chance to kick a field goal and win a Pontiac Torrent at the homecoming football game Saturday against Syracuse.

Residence Life is sponsoring the contestant in an event that will take place during the third quarter of Saturday’s game.

If the field goal is good, the kicker will win a Pontiac Torrent. However, if the field goal is not good, the contestant will still be awarded a $500 book scholarship courtesy of Pontiac.

Freshmen can register to enter the field goal contest Oct. 17-21, outside the William Pitt Union and Friday, Oct. 21 in Litchfield Towers lobby.

Upperclassmen are eligible to register to win two Big East basketball tournament tickets at the same times and places.