San Diego State University has placed seven fraternities on provisional suspension while he investigates alleged code of conduct violations in a Greek system with a history of behavioral problems, including hazing and underage drinking. The university did not specify the nature of the alleged violations or who reported them. But he confirmed that any concerns have surfaced since the start of the fall semester on Aug. 17, when SDSU opened its doors with a record 37,087 students.Fraternities under investigation include Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Alpha Order, Pi Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma…
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ATHENS — Pericles himself may be calling, but Rishi Sunak isn’t answering the phone. This is the diplomatic dynamic currently playing out between London and Athens as the bitter struggle over the Elgin Marbles intensifies. This phase began when conservative Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the BBC earlier this week that retaining the sculptures that once adorned the Parthenon in Greece but have been in Britain for more than 200 years amounted to ” cut the Mona Lisa. half.” To say Mr Sunak was not amused by the comparison would be an understatement. The British prime minister quickly canceled…
John Sarbanes, an 18-year veteran member of the U.S. House of Representatives and active political affairs member of the Greek-American community, announced that he will not seek re-election to what would have been his 10th term in Congress . “Voluntarily retiring from Congress – whether after eighteen years as in my case or at any time – is not an easy thing,” Sarbanes said in a statement. “Because the stakes of what we do are so high and because we are confident in our value to the team, it is still possible to make the case for the next election.…
Apply before December 4High school students from across the region are invited to apply for Roseville Rising, a 13-week program designed to inspire entrepreneurial ideas and innovation.Students will have the opportunity to: Work as a team to identify and design a potential product or business solution. Use business tools like Lean Canvas. Meet entrepreneurs building businesses in our region. Prepare a business pitch to be presented at the end of the program to parents, community “investors” and teachers on April 30, 2024. Prizes will be awarded to students for best pitch, most impactful solution and team the most collaborative. There…
RIYADH: Pakistan aims to strengthen its workforce in Saudi Arabia’s development projects to strengthen collaboration with the Kingdom’s government and the private sector, according to a senior official of the Asian nation. Jawad Sohrab, special assistant to Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, told Arab News that his country is working to ensure that workers coming to the Kingdom have the required skills. He also highlighted the strong and deep “brotherhood” relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, as evidenced by the nearly 3 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the Kingdom. Jawad Sohrab met with government ministers…
Israel-Hamas war updates: Regional tensions soar as Israel bombs… Al Jazeera English
Calling it a “moment of discovery,” Hancock went on to secure federal, state and university grants to study the earthworks and their builders, develop methods to make them more understandable to the public and create a online guide to all earthmoving work in Ohio. From there, for nearly two decades, Hancock helped lead the team of Native American archaeologists, historians and scholars, including staff from the National Park Service and the Ohio History Connection, who all worked tirelessly to advocate for the recognition of earthworks. on par with other world heritage sites such as the Great Wall of China and…
By Jerry NewcombeCP Opinion Contributor Saturday December 2, 2023Comedian Bill Maher speaks during ceremonies to unveil his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, September 14, 2010. | (Photo: Reuters/Fred Prouser)For several generations, Western civilization has been under attack. But recently, Bill Maher (earlier this month) and Greg Gutfield have made excellent defenses of it in his book. program on Fox News last Friday.Gutfield said: “So let’s talk about the death of Western civilization. It’s in trouble, folks. … Before you accuse me of being too pessimistic, let me say that the West has already been tested…
Jamaican Olympian Toni-Ann Williams has added another feather to her cap by earning a Masters in Ethics and Integrity, awarded with Honor of Distinction. His academic success was enhanced by the Olympic Solidarity scholarship awarded by the Jamaican Olympic Association. Williams continued his postgraduate studies at leading European institutions, embracing the cultural fabric of countries including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Spain and Germany. Gymnast and academic: merging sport and ethics Williams, who led the way in 2016 as the first Jamaican gymnast at the Rio Olympics, has now channeled her drive into the academic world of ethics and integrity…
Listen to this article KPot, an all-you-can-eat dining concept blending traditional Asian hot pot with Korean barbecue flavors, is gearing up to launch its newest restaurant in New Jersey. After signing a deal to lease space at St. Georges Crossing in Woodbridge, the chain plans to open a 12,300-square-foot restaurant, according to Levin Management Corp. of North Plainfield, the leasing and management agent for the mall. KPot is an all-you-can-eat dining concept that combines traditional Asian hotpots with the flavors of Korean barbecue. –KPOT Founded in 2018 in Queens, New York, KPot has over 50 locations across the United States,…