Monday, October 22, 2012

Student Organization Spotlight: Viking House





by Gillian Richard


                  They aren’t Greek. They’re Norse. For those who don’t know, Viking House is a co-ed student group that serves as an alternative to traditional Greek life. The focus of the group is to bring together students from all walks of life.  Taylor Pierson, treasurer for Viking House, said that the group has given her a chance to meet new people. 

“Viking House has created opportunities and friendships for me that I wouldn’t have had on my own,” she said.

The group focuses on member involvement by meeting twice a week and hosting special activities. One of these activities is checking out the weekly movie showings at the Bama Theater. The meetings take place on Mondays at 8 and Fridays at 5:30 in the Ridgecrest South common room. There are no membership fees, and attendance at meetings isn’t required.  Pierson, a freshman majoring in civil engineering, said that this reflects the group’s atmosphere.

“Our group is really laid-back in comparison to the sororities and fraternities on campus,” said Pierson.

You can find out more about Viking House by joining the group page on Facebook (facebook.com/VikingHouseUA) or following them on Twitter (@UAVikingHouse). 

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