Rowan University was filled with energy as fraternities and sororities came together to celebrate Greek Week last week. The annual tradition went beyond competition, bringing students from different organizations together for a week of connection, collaboration, and pride. Through shared events and friendly rivalry, Greek Week highlights the unity and spirit that define Rowan’s Greek Life community.

Evan Rinier, a senior communications major and a brother in Sigma Pi, says what made Greek Week this year was the weather, but emphasized the Phillies game.

“The Phillies game was fun and windy. The tailgate was great and full of good times. I’m looking forward to the rest [of the] days during Greek Week,” said Rinier. 

Owen Weigle, a senior finance major and brother of the fraternity Theta Chi, also thought the highlight from Greek Week was the Phillies game he went to with the other fraternities. 

“The Phillies game was awesome. We took a bus to the Phillies game and tailgate. When we got to the stadium, there was a whole bunch of other fraternities as well. Delta Chi from West Chester was there, and other fraternities as well. We played football. The game was good even though the Phillies lost,” said Weigle. 

Brendan Ryan, a senior finance major and brother of Phi Kappa Psi, says what makes Greek Week unique is that it brings all of the fraternities and sororities together. 

“The Phillies game was fun. We hung out at the parking lot. We grilled some burgers and hot dogs, threw the football around, and just spent time together,” said Ryan.

Sienna Rotiz, a junior psychology major and sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, also thought the biggest highlight of Greek Week was the Phillies tailgate because the fraternities and sororities came together and hung out.

“We cooked hot dogs and burgers at the tailgates. SAE, AEPhi, Pike, Sigma Pi, and SDT were also at the tailgate with us, as well,” said Rotiz.  

Sydney Chivell, a senior marketing major and part of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi, also thought Greek week brought people together.

She thinks what makes Greek week unique is that all the Greek organizations come together and unite, and she thought it was really fun to get together with everyone, according to Chivell.

“AEPhi didn’t really tailgate but sat in the Greek Life section. We got hot dogs at Nathan’s Hot Dogs. It was good,” said Chivell. 

Overall, Greek Week proved to be more than a series of events. It serves as a reminder of the sense of community within Rowan’s Greek life, bringing students together in ways that extend beyond their individual organizations. For one week, competition took a backseat, making it a week many people in Greek Life won’t forget. 

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