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Greek Corner The Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc # P (From Left) Tyreece Brown, Brandon Hooker, DeLaurence Rudd, Joel Walker by L’Asia Brown 99 years ago on January 5, 1911, 10 collegiate men on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington decided to confront the restraints of discrimination on the campus regarding African-American membership in Greek Lettered organizations. They originally chose Kappa Alpha Nu for their organization name, but changed it to Kappa Alpha Psi after encountering undesired racial roadblocks...and Kappa Alpha Psi was born. The fraternity prides itself on fostering an environment conducive to community service, social welfare and academic scholarship. The Voice Newspaper interviewed Dexter Days, Chapter Polemarch (President) of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc to see what's going on with the 'Kappa Men’ of Fayetteville State University. The Voice: What is so significant about embarking upon the journey of becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc? How can being a “brother" affect a young man’s future endeavors? DD: The most significant attribute of pursuing and being a member of Kappa Alpha Psi is the knowledge of the fraternity. Our basic rules and style of protocol can most definitely enhance the male persona in all ways. TV: As president of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc what are the top three most important values that your organization tries to keep in mind when planning events to cater to students? DD; As Polemarch of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. the top three most important values of organizing an event would be: 1. How this event can benefit the campus. photo by Angel Robinson 2. The amount of attendance there will be. 3. The entertainment level to keep students coming to future events. TV: As many Greek organizations have, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc has encountered controversy on several campuses regarding the image and morality of a “Kappa Man". As a figure of leadership in the fraternity, how do you ensure you organization’s reputation does not stray? DD: Well, the image of a “Kappa Man” is a man of achievement, leadership, and brotherhood. The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity motto is “Training for Leadership”. As long as we continue to train for leadership on all levels, the image of a “Kappa Man” will never stray, but influence others to become a part of this fraternity. TV: In what way does the presence of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc on the campus of Fayetteville State University enrich the quality of life for students? DD: As Polemarch my initiative was for my chapter to become the face of the campus. We organized several tasks to complete in order to “Run” our yard and one of the tasks was entertainment. At Fayetteville State, events are all about entertainment and hype. If we do our job correctly, the campus will do theirs. TV: One of the most important intentions of a fraternity is philanthropy. Does Kappa Alpha Psi focus on any specific causes of activism? DD: Kappa Alpha Psi is a fraternity of the community. Not only do we have concerns of our own brotherhood, but the state of our communities are also a topic of priority. Kappa Alpha Psi gives back to the community in all shapes, forms, and fashions to build the next brother and family to a higher state. 5
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