

Exec Exclusive: Viv Martinez
Hey there! My name is Viv Martinez, and I serve as the Finance and Operations Vice President of Alpha Xi Delta! You might wonder, "what exactly does it mean to be VP of Finance and Operations?" First, I am in charge of all financial matters of the chapter, such as the yearly budget and member dues. Secondly, I take care of all things operational, like keeping records and managing chapter bylaws. Most of this work is done “backstage,” but it is extremely important to the chapt


Exec Exclusive: Karen De La Cruz
Hello, my name is Karen De La Cruz and I am Chapter Life Vice President. I am so happy in my role as CLVP because I get to plan ~cool~ things like Moms' Weekend, Parents' Weekend, Chapter Retreat, and Formal! My position entails all aspects of the "behind the scenes" of an event such as: contracts, communication with venue, logistics, etc. My first event was planning Moms' Weekend with the main activity being Painting with A Twist, and it was a huge success! My council and I


Exec Exclusive: McKenna Phillips
Hi everyone! My name is McKenna Phillips, and I currently serve as the President of Alpha Xi Delta! When I was in high school, I never really thought about being in a sorority, but then, late into my senior year, my English teacher asked me about it. I figured I would give it a shot, but I really knew nothing going into formal recruitment my freshman year at UT. As I am sure you can guess, it worked out perfectly in the end. In 2015 I served as the Panhellenic delegate for my


Alpha Xis Overseas: Kenna DeChant
Namaste y'all! I came to India three weeks ago slightly terrified but also super excited to see what this beautiful country had to show me. I have yet to be disappointed. From the chaos that is trying to drive anywhere in a rickshaw on the crowed roads of Delhi to the beautiful lakes and temples in Udaipur I have experienced culture shock in the best way. I've learned how to match my colorful kurtas, scarfs and salwars and how to bargain with shopkeepers for the lowest possib