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The most wonderful time of the year? It's not the holiday season--it's new member season! And with new members come new paddles. That's why Something Greek is offering a huge paddle sale! Check it out below:                                 Going to paint your paddle anyway? Why pay the extra money on a paddle with finishing? Enter the Greek Medium Unfinished Economy Pointed Paddle.    Painting a more basic paddle? Consider the Greek Medium Unfinished Economy Straight Sided Paddle.     For the simplest paddle of them all, check...

It's back! Here is our latest round up of celebrities in fraternities and sororities including everyone from baseball players, to actors, to corporate legends. New York Yankees manager, Joe Girardi, is a member of Alpha Tau Omega. Former CBS Morning News and Today Show anchor, Faith Daniels, is a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha. Chris Capuano is also a Yankee and a brother of Alpha Tau Omega. Actress, Lynn Whitfield, is a sister of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Oscar Mayer--yes, that Oscar Mayer--was a brother of Alpha Chi Rho. Comedian and The Daily Show co-creator, Lizz Winstead, is a member of Delta Gamma....

Whether you're shopping for yourself, or if you want your new little to be the first on campus with some Greek gear that no one else has yet, we're sure you'll find something you love among Something Greek's new products! Take a look below or see them all here.                                                                     Does your little hold the key to your heart? Where these Big Sis & Lil Sis Karma...

  So you're getting a little this semester? Exciting! Right now you're probably focused on finding the perfect addition to your tree, but what you might not be thinking is how expensive bringing a little into a sorority is. There are so many things you're expected to pay for--not to mention that you WANT to shower her with gifts. But how are you supposed to do that when you have a full course load and a little part time job? Something Greek has some tips. 1) Start early. I started buying crafts the summer before I thought I might be...

So you're probably pretty settled into the new semester by now. The homework is piling on, you're a little stressed about recruitment, and maybe you're not quite so excited about the new semester anymore. What a perfect time to check out some new patterns for your next Greek Lettered T-Shirt! Here are some of our favorites. If you're anything like us, you're probably not quite over summer yet, and what says summer more than pattern C237 featuring lobsters! Okay, maybe you are over summer and you're ready for Fall's best holiday, Halloween! Pattern C236 is for you. October is Breast...

  Happy recruitment season! You've got your themes planned, rooms booked, and your ready to show some PNMs how amazing your sorority is. Now, all you need is a shirt that conveys the same message! Here, Something Greek has put together a step-by-step guide on how to place an order for your dream recruitment shirts. Pick a quote or image Whether it's a general first round shirt with a quote about your amazing sisterhood or a very specific design that corresponds to your theme (whether it's Mardi Gras or Breakfast at Tiffany's), it all starts with an idea. Send your idea...

At my school we have informal recruitment in the Fall which means we get lots of extra time to hang out with our PNMs! Unlike in the Spring when silence period lasts from round one until bid day, in the Fall we can talk to PNMs up until pref. There's a little added pressure here to always have an event planned which is why Something Greek has put together this list of fun ways to get to know your PNMs! Take them to lunch at your favorite off campus spot: I don't know about you, but I rarely left campus...

Just in time to get you excited for the new school year, we're putting out our next installment of Famous Greeks! As always, here are ten of our current favorite celebrities who rocked Greek letters in college. If "things you'd find in a fraternity house" was a category on Family Feud, we bet Steve Harvey, a bother of Omega Psi Phi, would know the top answer. The Client List's Cybill Shepherd joined Chi Omega at New York University.   Comedic actor and half of Cheech and Chong, Cheech Marin, is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa.   Admit it. You spent sick...

Recently someone said to me, "you sorority girls always seem to get what you want." My response? Yea, of course we do--mainly because we know how to get it. Here's why when a sorority girl wants something, it's as good as hers 1. We know what we want. In order to get what you want you have to know what you want, right? I've never met a sorority woman who wasn't strong-willed and ambitious when it comes to goals. 2. We're not afraid of a little networking, and we have the connections to back it up. Your dream job? Chances are...

While we are so not ready for summer to end (please don't remind us about snow!), we are incredibly excited to introduce some of the newest products we've added to the Something Greek website. Here's a hint: you'll find everything from fanny packs to sweatshirts and more. See all of our freshly added products here and scroll down to see some of our favorites.                                                                             ...