Multicultural sorority celebrates 10th birthday
Holds American Idol-style event
By: Melissa Brown, Staff Writer
Issue date: 4/10/07 Section: University
The glitz and show-tune style of "American Idol" was on display Monday night at Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc.'s UNC Idol Competition.
The competition, which was held in Hamilton Hall, was part of a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the sorority's Founder's Week.
"This week is amazing each year," said Kristen Warren, chapter president. "Our organization and chapter were founded at the same time, so it's nice to celebrate both at the same time."
UNC's chapter of Theta Nu Xi was the first chapter in existence, formed on April 11, 1997.
Several events are held throughout the week, which showcases the five tenets of the sorority.
Today the group will show off its leadership board in the Pit. On Wednesday, they will celebrate the birthday of their group by serving free cake in the Pit, beginning at 10 a.m.
But Monday night was all about singing and laughing. People socialized and snacked as they waited for the performance to start. A group of about 50 people watched as six contestants battled through nerves and music glitches to reach the top.
"This just allows people to see a different side of Theta Nu Xi," said Tiffany Worthen, senior service chairwoman. "They usually see us in a business setting, but we like to entertain too."
The competition began with joking words from senior master of ceremonies Jessica Harden.
"They picked me up off the street to do this," she said during the show.
Harden kept the crowd laughing during the show, but it was the singers who captured most of the attention. Senior Trey Campbell brought the crowd to its feet with his rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Lately."
Part of "American Idol's" intrigue is the judges, and they were not forgotten. Judge Jarrod Cruz, deemed the Simon Cowell of the night, was not so impressed with Campbell.
"I felt like I was in a mediocre karaoke bar," Cruz said.
Senior Takeita Wilkerson ended up taking the win with her performance of Whitney Houston's "Run to You."
"I wanted to run to the stage myself," judge Andre Wesson said.
But the main purpose for the event was philanthropy, and all proceeds went toward the National Conference Community of Injustice, an organization dedicated to fighting racism, sexism and other discrimination worldwide.
"I love my sisters," Worthen said. "So many of them do a lot to achieve our goals."
Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
The competition, which was held in Hamilton Hall, was part of a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the sorority's Founder's Week.
"This week is amazing each year," said Kristen Warren, chapter president. "Our organization and chapter were founded at the same time, so it's nice to celebrate both at the same time."
UNC's chapter of Theta Nu Xi was the first chapter in existence, formed on April 11, 1997.
Several events are held throughout the week, which showcases the five tenets of the sorority.
Today the group will show off its leadership board in the Pit. On Wednesday, they will celebrate the birthday of their group by serving free cake in the Pit, beginning at 10 a.m.
But Monday night was all about singing and laughing. People socialized and snacked as they waited for the performance to start. A group of about 50 people watched as six contestants battled through nerves and music glitches to reach the top.
"This just allows people to see a different side of Theta Nu Xi," said Tiffany Worthen, senior service chairwoman. "They usually see us in a business setting, but we like to entertain too."
The competition began with joking words from senior master of ceremonies Jessica Harden.
"They picked me up off the street to do this," she said during the show.
Harden kept the crowd laughing during the show, but it was the singers who captured most of the attention. Senior Trey Campbell brought the crowd to its feet with his rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Lately."
Part of "American Idol's" intrigue is the judges, and they were not forgotten. Judge Jarrod Cruz, deemed the Simon Cowell of the night, was not so impressed with Campbell.
"I felt like I was in a mediocre karaoke bar," Cruz said.
Senior Takeita Wilkerson ended up taking the win with her performance of Whitney Houston's "Run to You."
"I wanted to run to the stage myself," judge Andre Wesson said.
But the main purpose for the event was philanthropy, and all proceeds went toward the National Conference Community of Injustice, an organization dedicated to fighting racism, sexism and other discrimination worldwide.
"I love my sisters," Worthen said. "So many of them do a lot to achieve our goals."
Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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