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POWERHOUSE Steps to Victory

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:19:22 -0500

The HA chapter's POWERHOUSE Step/Stroll Team participated in the Delta Sigma Theta Nontraditional Step Show at Texas State University in San Marcos. There were 4 organizations in the competition for a chance to open up for Houston rapper Paul Wall. The team knew the competition was going to be fierce, so to ensure a victory, POWERHOUSE "took it to a new level." With an innovative style and an occasional dialogue during their performance to entertain the crowd, the Eta Alpha POWERHOUSE Step/Stroll Team had a good chance at taking home the prize. In the end, the Brothers of the HA chapter won 1st place, along with an $800 award, large trophy, and the privilege to open up for a Paul Wall concert. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the POWERHOUSE Step/Stroll Team has reached a new level of success.

Starting Off On Right Foot...

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:37:38 -0500

The sounds of stomping and clapping drew a crowd outside Jester Dormitory Tuesday, as four students executed a flawless step dance routine.
Ethnic studies senior Ivan Rodriguez and undeclared sophomore Daniel Lopez represented Sigma Lambda Beta as they combined their performance with that of Alpha Phi Alpha members accounting sophomore Larry Chapple and junior Emmanuel Satter.
The students kicked off the 22nd Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights with their performance Tuesday afternoon.
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Brothers Open Obama Headquarters at UT

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:54:20 -0600

Brothers of the POWERHOUSE Step Team were asked to show their skills and perform at the opening of the Obama Presidential Election Campaign headquarters on campus. They were recognized by city officials for previous participation in community service events that took place city wide. More information can be seen at the Daily Texan Online with the following link

Step/Stroll Team Opens Headquarters

Famous Purple and White Beta Stroll Off

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:27:09 -0600

The Brothers of the Eta Alpha chapter hosted the First Annual Purple and White Beta Stroll-Off. The Stroll-Off is a stroll competition consisting of two rounds in which Brothers from participating chapters across Texas competed. Brothers from the University of Texas at Arlington - Chi Alpha chapter, University of North Texas – Theta Beta chapter, Prairie View A&M University – Epsilon Gamma chapter, and Texas State University – Sigma Beta chapter, made to Austin this year to help the Eta Alpha chapter promote fraternal unity within the state of Texas. Also, several Greek organizations from the UT campus showcased by stepping and strolling. Organizations included Theta Nu Xi, Kappa Delta Chi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, Omega Delta Phi, and Sigma Lambda Gamma. Their showcases helped encourage unity among the Latino Greek community on the UT campus. After two  rounds of creative music selection and intense movements, only the Brothers from UTA and PV remained. But it was the crowd appeal and entertaining performance of the Chi  Alpha chapter which helped them take home the $300 prize. From the reactions of the crowd during and after the Stroll-Off, it can be said that the event was a success and everyone who participated had fun. The Eta Alpha  chapter believes this is a wonderful start to a possible new tradition.

Battle of The Betas

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

On October 27th 2007 the brothers of the Eta Alpha chapter competed in the South District Battle of the Betas. Battle of the Betas is an athletic competition for all fourteen chapters/colonies in the South District, which consists of Texas and Oklahoma. This year, Mu Chapter at the University of Houston, hosted the event which included flag football and basketball in a single elimination tournament. The brothers from Austin, Texas were able to take second place. This is the second year the Eta Alpha Chapter has won second place and is looking forward to hosting the event in Austin next year.