Post: Each fall semester at Clemson University, the ATOs on campus hold their Signature Event, Chili Cook Off. Greeks and student organizations from across campus congregate at the ATO house to compete for the title of “Best South Carolina Chili.” “We’re trying to create a tailgating atmosphere where you can hang out with your friends, enjoy live music, eat some good ...

Post: gump•tion (n.) shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness If asked to describe yourself in just one word, you probably wouldn’t land on gumption. But that’s exactly how Jeff Weckbach, Northern Kentucky ’09, describes himself.   “First-off, it’s a cool word,” said Weckbach, “and, second, it basically just means that you work hard, and you’re ambitious, and you keep doing what you ...

Post: Each fall, more than 70,000 people descend on Stillwater, Okl. to attend Oklahoma State University’s homecoming weekend. Despite the occasion, you won’t find ATO cheering on the Cowboys. Instead, they don the opposing school’s colors and taunt the homecoming crowd for their annual EggerATOr event.   “This is one of the best homecoming events in the country,” said Chapter President Braden ...

Post: Imagine joining some of the nation’s finest on a one-mile trek through the heart of your campus. The Taus at Western Kentucky did just that with their first Signature Event since being colonized in 2010: The Wounded Warrior Run. Understanding the struggle that comes with building a Signature Event, the colony kept things simple, opting for a one-mile run at ...

Post: After a year of close competition, Pepperdine has been named the 2011 RoadRace Champion. Coming in second place was Alabama-Huntsville, and Adrian rounded out the top three. There were many lead changes throughout the year, making this the most competitive year for ATO Roadshow with many incredible events and chapter successes. However, with events like GladiATOrs, it is no surprise ...

Post: In May of 2011, the Epsilon Gamma chapter at the University of Maryland made a splash on campus with it's newest Signature Event called Kid Power Field Day. After years of successfully hosting Virgin Party, a non-alcoholic social on Maryland's campus, the chapter decided to refocus energy on the community in 2010. Wanting to make a direct, hands-on impact on ...

Post: Kurt Sasser, Auburn '08, didn't know that leadership positions and student government were in his future at Auburn University. As a freshman, Sasser had no intentions of joining a fraternity, or getting involved with SGA. One recruitment event later, everything changed. "I came in as a freshman not really planning on doing fraternity or anything like that," said Kurt Sasser. ...

Post: In February, the ATO Roadshow Crew sat down with Purdue University mascot Jim Mlynarski, Purdue '08, to find out what it's like to play the role of Purdue Pete. While we were on campus, we caught up with another ATO who's been featured on ESPN for his YouTube video. Watch this ATO Roadshow Extra to see how a single YouTube ...

Post: On March 11, 2011, the Beta Omega chapter at Ohio State celebrated their annual signature event, "Casino Night." "Casino Night" was featured on ATO Roadshow in 2005 when the chapter was only a colony. Since then, the event has grown dramatically in both size and prestige. Watch this ATO Roadshow Extra to see how Beta Omega's signature event has evolved ...

Post: On Friday, March 4, 2011, five brothers from Kappa Beta kicked off their spring break in dramatic fashion with the second installment of the chapter’s Signature Event, Walk Hard. "Walk Hard has always been this big idea," said Chapter President Kyle Crabtree, Troy '08. Big is definitely the right word to describe this 130-mile trek from Troy, Ala. to Panama ...