THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
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Religious beliefs, common music interest unites Tri Mu
The members of Tri Mu at the University of Kansas came together by chance.
The group isn't a fraternity or a registered campus organization. Instead of formally recruiting members, the 10 members of Tri Mu came together mostly as strangers. They now live together in a house at 1606 Tennessee St.
Chris Gorney, Wichita junior, said he joined Tri Mu after he decided not to complete the pledging process at a campus fraternity last year. A few days after Gorney decided not to pledge his friend from a class called to ask him if he would like to live with a few founding Tri Mu members.
"Everyone kind of knew someone," Gorney said, "Guys came in knowing at teast one other guy and it kind of grew from there."
Luke Thompson, Louisburg junior, said Tri Mu formed in the spring semester of 2005 as Mu Mu Music, titled for the founding members' musical interests. The group evolved into a collective of friends interested in music and sharing a Christian faith, but changed the name to make the title shorter.
Tri Mu members said participating in the group and living at the house has fostered a greater relationship and understanding of active Christianity. Paul Hefferon, Overland Park junior, lived in the house last semester and said it gave him an opportunity to delve deeper into his faith.
"I probably grew more in my relationship with Jesus while I lived at Tri Mu than any other time in my life," Hefferon said. "God showed me that He created so many different people that play wildly different yet equally crucial roles in his kingdom, and He showed me the joy that can be had in loving people for who they are rather than what they have to offer you."
At Tri Mu, members bond with the Bible. Thompson said he enjoys being able to hang around an alcohol-free and Christian environment.
Tri Mu is a relaxed environment and members don't have formal meetings or required events. Though the group remains unstructured for the most part, Hefferson said that he formed relationships with his fellow members.
Tri Mu members are also involved in Christian campus organizations, such as Campus Crusade for Christ.
"No matter what happens in my life, for the better or worse, I have guys that will always love and support me and that I can fill that role for them too," Hefferon said. "I love going over to the house just to be around them because their spirit and energy is contagious and you can feel God's love resonating through the entire house."
Thompson agreed with Hefferon.
"I would not want to live anywhere else," he said.
Kansan staff writer Courtney Hagen can be contacted at chagen@ kansan.com.
-- Edited by Kristen Jarboe
Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN
Eight of the 10 Christian men who live together and jokingly call themselves the Mu Mu Mu fraternity hang out at their residence. The group has been living at the house for two years. They came together because of their common Christian beliefs and mutual friends.
Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN
Alan Fogleman, Olathe junior, plays the drums while Steve Sweat, Chicago graduate student, plays the guitar during a practice for their band. Farewell to Ashlyn. The band is a Christian rock band and three of the residents are members of the house at 1606 Tennessee St.
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Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board Constitution Day Forum: Judicial Independence
KU School of Law professor Steve McAllister will moderate a panel discussion of Constitutional interpretation and the role of the courts. A new short video of Supreme Court Justices O'Connor, Breyer, and Kennedy discussing the importance of judicial
September 18,2006
Forum Panel:
The Honorable Deanell Tacha, US Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
The Honorable Eric Rosen, Kansas Supreme Court
Derek Schmidt, Kansas Majority Leader Professor Kris Kobach, UMKC School of Law Professor Sueve McAllister, KU School of Law
This Thursday, 7:30pm at the Dole Institute.
Strategic Campus Campaign with the Kansas Democratic Party
KU Young Democrats Jump into action and maintain KU as Kansas' Democratic stronghold.
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Up 'Till Dawn
A student-run fund-raising program hosted by colleges nationwide, that raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude is dedicated to finding life-saving treatments and research for children suffering from all forms of cancer, while never charging any of its patients a single cent.
What is Up 'Til Dawn?
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Up 'Til Dawn teams will participate in a variety of fund-raising activities and an all night final event that celebrates their success. It is a way for individuals to work together on campus for a worthy cause. Your help alone, can ultimately save a child in need!
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Chabad at KU
Stop by the Jewish New Year Info table and try Judaism hands-on!
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High Holidays 2006 Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 22
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Saturday, September 23
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Stop by Wescoe Beach for a few minutes and join the nation in reciting the Preamble to the Constitution. Leading the recitation will be Student Body President Jason Boots, Student Body Vice President Melissa Horen, and Senior Vice Provost Kathleen McCluske, Fawcett. Following the celebration, Elizabeth Berghout, carillonneur, will sound the bells from the Campanile. Copies of the Preamble will be available
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