GAMMA Movie Night during Sibs WEekend

Ohio University Student group, GAMMA, joined with UPC to show movie on Sibs weekend and gave out free food at the Sibs fest at Baker on Saturday evening.

GAMMA, Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol, is a leadership program specifically for fraternity and sorority members who agree to be advocates of health-related issues for their chapter members. Sororities and Fraternities alternate weekends to work the GAMMA stand in Baker passing out free food and drinks to people attending the movie they put on with UPC or passerby’s.

This weekend was Sibs Weekend at Ohio University, and sibs from all ages were in attendance at the Sibs Remix in Baker University Center. GAMMA and UPC joined to show the newly released “New Moon” movie from the Twilight Saga for $1 a person. GAMMA gave out free food including popcorn, nachos and cheese, and refreshments.

While waiting for the movie, students and their sibs could participate in many other activities at the Sibs Remix fest. They could make their own t-shirts with paint, glitter, ad every craft supply under the sun. There were carnival games in Baker Ballroom, followed by a light show dance party. A popular attraction was the free photo booth. There was a constant line and many students came back for a second round of goofy photos.

This weekend, Delta Zeta was the sorority working the GAMMA event. Carrie Augenstein, risk manager of Delta Zeta, said, “I think GAMMA is a great way to advocate managing alcohol in a smart way. It gives students who choose to drink the opportunity to eat food, and it also gives students and alternative to drinking–going to a cheap movie.” Allison Lekich, Delta Zeta academics chair added, “Plus, it’s always fun to come out and support something with your sisters, because we make it a great time.”

The movies that GAMMA helps put on are a change from the previous GAMMA after hours program. In the past, GAMMA would only give out free food. Now, they have a movie, too. “I think this will get more students to come around for food, and to do something other than go out and drink. It should create a greater awareness of GAMMA to our community, too,” said Lee Ann Kasab, GAMMA representative.

GAMMA and UPC will continue to work together to put on new movies for a cheap price on the weekends. The Greek community will also continue to volunteer at GAMMA events to hand out the free food and advocate safety in alcohol issues on OU’s campus.