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		<title>2010 State of the Fraternity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Leonard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/2010-state-of-the-fraternity/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4862038056_747ae7e4db_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="_DSC7119" class="alignleft" /></a>Outgoing Grand High Alpha Ed Leonard presented his report card to 53rd General Assembly. He proclaimed the state of Lambda Chi Alpha is strong, getting stronger, and that “It’s a great day to be a Lambda Chi!”]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Order of Achievement Recipient</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/2010-order-of-achievement-recipient/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2585</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/2010-order-of-achievement-recipient/" title="_DSC7054 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4862013032_68a2bebb63_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="_DSC7054" class="alignleft" /></a>John Quinones, anchor/correspondent for ABC News, received the Fraternity's top honor at 53rd General Assembly &#038; Stead Leadership Seminar in Phoenix. He served as the keynote speaker for the Purple, Green &#038; Gold final banquet. ]]></description>
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		<title>New Fraternity/Foundation Boards</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/new-fraternityfoundation-boards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2589</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/new-fraternityfoundation-boards/" title="_DSC6931 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4861356767_2a083ee3d3_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="_DSC6931" class="alignleft"  /></a> At the 53rd General Assembly, Drew Hunter (Denver) became the Fraternity's new Grand High Alpha while Jerre Stead (Iowa) was named Educational Foundation chairman. In addition, new Student Advisory Committee and Council of Presidents members were selected.]]></description>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/chapter-news-56/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/chapter-news-56/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2592</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong> Chapter News: </strong> Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>53rd GA Status of Chapters Recaps</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-status-of-chapters-recaps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-status-of-chapters-recaps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Cole</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2594</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong> Fraternity News </strong> Twenty-nine chapters were notified to attend a status meetings.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>53rd GA Legislation Report</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-legislation-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-legislation-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 September]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong> Fraternity News: </strong>  Recap of approved bills changes and resolutions.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>53rd GA &amp; Stead Leadership Seminar Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-and-stead-leadership-seminar-awards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/53rd-ga-and-stead-leadership-seminar-awards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News:</strong>  Nearly 100 chapters receive awards.]]></description>
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		<title>An Outcome of Synergy</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/an-outcome-of-synergy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/an-outcome-of-synergy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reuter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 September]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News:</strong> Educational Programming at the 53rd General Assembly &#038; Stead Leadership Seminar]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Nine Order of Merit Recipients</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/nine-order-of-merit-recipients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/nine-order-of-merit-recipients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 September]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2587</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/09/nine-order-of-merit-recipients/" title="_DSC6577 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4853400193_62790e0757_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="_DSC6577" class="alignleft" /></a> Recipients include: John Bloom (Miami-OH), Ed Keglovits (Kutztown), Tom Larson (California-Los Angeles), Gene Laughrey (Kansas State), Mike Mahoney (Eastern Illinois), Michael Malter (Widener), Dr. H. Coleman McGinnis (Sewanee), Chester McKinney (Auburn), Michael Morganti (Rensselaer Polytechnic). Award recognizes service and outstanding Fraternity accomplishments.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Everyday Hero</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/everyday-hero/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/everyday-hero/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 July]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2361</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/everyday-hero/" title="freedomrock by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4753396240_0cdf8147d4_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="freedomrock" class="alignleft" /></a>As a tribute to U.S. military, Ray Sorenson, an alumni brother from Alpha-Tau at Iowa State University, has painted The Freedom Rock annually since 1999. Having received extensive military support and national media exposure for his efforts, he hopes to land a large sponsor to allow him to travel and create more patriotic murals across America. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>14</slash:comments>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/chapter-news-55/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/chapter-news-55/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 July]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2324</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Chapter News: </strong>Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Fourth Annual Master Steward Summit</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/fourth-annual-master-steward-summit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/fourth-annual-master-steward-summit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 July]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fraternity News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2388</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong> Fraternity News: </strong>  More than 40 volunteer alumni brothers attend training event. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>The Right Ingredients</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-right-ingredients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-right-ingredients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 July]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2367</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-right-ingredients/" title="Denver House by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4753142638_811e08b10e_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="Denver House" class="alignleft" /></a>This chapter mixes together a plan for recruiting men with principles and values, officers who hold the brothers accountable for their actions, and a stable core of alumni brothers who have a passion for Lambda Chi Alpha as a direct result of their undergraduate experience. The product produced is Alpha-Pi Zeta at the University of Denver, and the results, well, you be the judge. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ready to Soar</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/ready-to-soar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/ready-to-soar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 July]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2377</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/ready-to-soar/" title="Louisville Group photo by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4753178674_1a03815ddb_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="Louisville Group photo" class="alignleft" /></a>A 2009 Phoenix Award winner, the Zeta-Sigma chapter at the University of Louisville has its sights set on the Grand High Alpha Award. After a recent stumble, the chapter brothers know all too well the importance of accountability, attracting like-minded men, seeking alumni counsel, and working towards a common goal. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>College Baseball Coach of the Year</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/college-baseball-coach-of-the-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/college-baseball-coach-of-the-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2382</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/college-baseball-coach-of-the-year/" title="College Baseball by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4752710599_14d3a0d3f3_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="College Baseball" class="alignleft" /></a>TCU's Jim Schlossnagle, an alumni brother from the Delta-Pi chapter at Elon University, was named the 2010 NCBWA National Coach of the Year. After leading TCU to the program's first appearance at the NCAA College World Series, his team was eliminated by UCLA in the semifinals 10-3 on June 26, 2010. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Father &amp; Son&#8230;&amp; Brothers</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/father-son-brothers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/father-son-brothers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>True Brother:</strong> The Heatons, alumni brothers from Western Ontario, exemplify "a Lifetime of True Brotherhood." ]]></description>
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		<title>The Cole Ritual: Its Debt to the Grange (Part II)</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grange-part-ii/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grange-part-ii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Raymond</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2408</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>History:</strong> Part about the origin and initial creation by Lambda Chi Alphas founding father. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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		<title>&#8216;I owe Lambda Chi everything&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/i-owe-lambda-chi-everything/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/i-owe-lambda-chi-everything/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Barrick</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2250</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/i-owe-lambda-chi-everything/" title="KevOtisIMG_0835 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4663053753_2c25059c26_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="KevOtisIMG_0835" class="alignleft" /></a>Chairman, President, and CEO Kevin Vasquez leads Butler Schein Animal Health, the largest veterinary distribution company in the world. A graduate from Western Carolina University and a brother of Beta-Zeta, he credits the Fraternity and with making him the man he is today. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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		<title>Order of Achievement Recipient</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/order-of-achievement-recipient/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/order-of-achievement-recipient/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2263</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/order-of-achievement-recipient/" title="Order of Achievement Medallion by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/407169074_7bde7d0415_t.jpg" width="89" height="100" alt="Order of Achievement Medallion" class="alignleft" /></a> Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson received the Order of Achievement on April 24, 2010, during a banquet held in his honor the University of North Dakota. After serving two terms as the state's attorney general, he served as governor from 1981 to 1985. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>San Diego&#8217;s Secret to Success</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/san-diegos-secret-to-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/san-diegos-secret-to-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/san-diegos-secret-for-success/" title="USD Photos 043 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4663609594_6901729192_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="USD Photos 043" class="alignleft" /></a>The Delta-Kappa chapter at the University of San Diego is the largest fraternity on campus, carries a 3.19 GPA, and earned the Dean's Trophy four of the past nine years. The brothers credit their success with making sure their values align with the values of the school and the General Fraternity. ]]></description>
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		<title>STLCOP&#8217;s Bright Future</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/stlcops-bright-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/stlcops-bright-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2235</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/stlcops-bright-future/" title="LightTheNight09 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4663627516_dea8240566_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="LightTheNight09" class="alignleft" /></a>Pi-Lambda at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy was colonized in 2004 and was installed in 2005. With more than 50 brothers and a 3.0 GPA, the chapter actively recruits leaders on the campus, those with a top GPA, as well as men who are working toward leadership positions in other campus organizations.]]></description>
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		<title>Montana State&#8217;s Rise &amp; Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/epsilon-deltas-rise-fall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/epsilon-deltas-rise-fall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2191</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/epsilon-deltas-misfortune/" title="1976 Epsilon Delta by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4663539786_7e8b215ae6_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="1976 Epsilon Delta" class="alignleft" /></a>After winning the Grand High Alpha Award in 1998, the Montana State chapter voluntarily surrendered its charter just eight short years later. During its rich history, the chapter produced many notable alumni brothers.]]></description>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/chapter-news-54/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/chapter-news-54/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 June]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2182</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Chapter News: </strong>Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<title>The Cole Ritual: Its Debt to the Grange</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grang/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grang/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Raymond</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong> History:</strong> A two-part article about the origin and initial creation by Lambda Chi Alpha's founding father. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Meet the New ELCs</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/meet-the-new-elcs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/meet-the-new-elcs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Birchfield</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fraternity News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2144</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News:</Strong> Seven brothers join the International Headquarters as educational leadership consultants.]]></description>
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		<title>The New Stephen King?</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-new-stephen-king/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-new-stephen-king/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 May]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1998</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-new-stephen-king/" title="Headshot by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4574165889_b202f039d4_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="Headshot" class="alignleft" /></a>Ryan Brown, a Gamma-Rho alumni brother from the University of Oklahoma, makes his debut as a fiction novelist on May 4, 2010, with the publication of Play Dead. Prior to publishing his first novel, he was cast in many network programs, including "Guiding Light," "The Young and the Restless," "Law &#038; Order: Special Victims Unit", and two feature films for Lifetime Television.]]></description>
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		<title>Living as Lifetime Brothers</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/living-as-lifetime-brothers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/living-as-lifetime-brothers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1948</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/living-as-lifetime-brothers/" title="LCA P2 Aug 18 '07 092 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4574854978_d0a8fe5877_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="LCA P2 Aug 18 '07 092" class="alignleft" /></a>A seven-time Grand High Alpha Award winner, the Theta-Kappa chapter at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology remains first among six fraternities on campus. This has not happened by chance but has resulted from the value our brothers place on their fraternity experience and the belief that excellence attracts excellence. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Diamonds of Duke</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-diamonds-of-duke/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-diamonds-of-duke/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2010 May]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1951</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-diamonds-of-duke/" title="duke1 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4574887928_07e28a6198_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="duke1" class="alignleft" /></a>The Gamma-Theta chapter at Duke University was installed in 1924, adding 950 brothers to its roster before going dormant in 1969. The chapter was blessed with many outstanding undergraduates who enjoyed multiple successes, including intramural cup victories, elections to student government offices, outstanding scholarship, varsity athletes, and even homecoming trophies. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/chapter-news-53/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/chapter-news-53/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1954</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Chapter News: </strong>Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Lambda Chi after Graduation</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/lambda-chi-after-graduation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/lambda-chi-after-graduation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Barrick</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fraternity News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News: </strong>Tools and resources to help brothers network and find jobs. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Inner Circle Programming Retreat</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/inner-circle-programming-retreat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/inner-circle-programming-retreat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[True Brother]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2036</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<STrong>True Brother: </strong>Nearly a dozen chapters represented at special event held in Indianapolis. ]]></description>
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		<title>TCU&#8217;s Pulitzer Prize Winner</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/tcus-pulitzer-prize-winner/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/tcus-pulitzer-prize-winner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=2032</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<Strong>History: </strong>Dr. John A. Carroll, an Iota-Pi brother, won the award in 1958 for his work about George Washington.]]></description>
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		<title>Grammy-Winning Artist</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/grammy-winning-artist/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/grammy-winning-artist/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1864</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/grammy-winning-artist/" title="LA-Charles by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4483574919_de9e55bc0c_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="LA-Charles" class="alignleft" /></a>Georgia's Nu chapter alumni brother Charles Kelley is a lead member of the country music group Lady Antebellum. Since forming in 2006, the Grammy-winning band has won top awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. ]]></description>
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		<title>10-Time Grand High Alpha Winner</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/10-time-grand-high-alpha-winner/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/10-time-grand-high-alpha-winner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1851</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/10-time-grand-high-alpha-winner/" title="DSCN4855 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4484276524_52bfb20377_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="DSCN4855" class="alignleft" /></a>With more than 100 undergraduate brothers, the Gamma-Xi chapter at Kansas State prides itself on campus involvement, carrying above a 3.0 GPA, community service, and being known as gentlemen. The other secret to the chapters successes has been the good leadership, holding brothers accountable, and living the Ritual.]]></description>
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		<title>Brotherly Love at Wabash</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/brotherly-love-of-wabash/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/brotherly-love-of-wabash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1853</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/brotherly-love-of-wabash/" title="wabash 3 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4483606983_549891e891_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="wabash 3" class="alignleft" /></a>The Alpha-Kappa brothers stand apart because they live the Ritual and are respectful, academically serious, and give back to society. This may be one reason so many of the brothers pursue higher education and the medical profession...to make society better and raise our standards to a higher level. ]]></description>
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		<title>50 Years of Great Memories</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/reflecting-upon-colgates-50-years/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/reflecting-upon-colgates-50-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1847</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/colgates-50-years/" title="Colgate 1 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4481181621_fa3c218598_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="Colgate 1" class="alignleft" /></a>Chartered on December 16, 1916, the Alpha-Zeta chapter at Colgate University added nearly 1,000 brothers with very diverse backgrounds. Unfortunately, this once thriving chapter ended in 1968 when it chose to disaffiliate from Lambda Chi Alpha, leaving behind 50 years of great memories.]]></description>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/chapter-news-52/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/chapter-news-52/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1855</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Chapter News: </strong>Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<title>Collier Has 2nd Wave of Success with Butler</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/collier-has-2nd-wave-of-success-with-butler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/collier-has-2nd-wave-of-success-with-butler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Woods</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1834</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>True Brother:</strong> Exemplifying Service &#038; Stewardship, Barry Collier has led Butler athletics "The Butler Way."
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		<title>2009-2010 Conclave Recap</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/2009-2010-conclave-recap/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/2009-2010-conclave-recap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Cain</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1868</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News: </strong>Regional conferences provide great venues for brotherhood and education. ]]></description>
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		<title>Touching All the Bases</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/touching-all-the-bases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/touching-all-the-bases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Barrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>History: </strong> A special collection of Lambda Chi Alpha baseball cards.]]></description>
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		<title>Chapter News</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/chapter-news-51/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/chapter-news-51/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1770</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Chapter News: </strong>Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Pep Boys CEO</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/pep-boys-ceo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Barrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/pep-boys-ceo/" title="Mike_Odell-headshot04 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4400794877_2dc0a1b2c3_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="Mike_Odell-headshot04" class="alignleft" /></a>A former Alpha-Pi chapter treasurer at Denver, Michael Odell has taken his Lambda Chi undergraduate experiences and successfully applied them to his career. After a rewarding experience at Sears, he is now applying his leadership skills to Pep Boys Auto, which operates 570 stores and approximately 6,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico. ]]></description>
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		<title>A Tradition of Excellence</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/a-tradition-of-excellence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/a-tradition-of-excellence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/a-tradition-of-excellence/" title="first oregon state chapter house by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4401507996_1ecf130149_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="first oregon state chapter house" class="alignleft" /></a>Today the Alpha-Lambda chapter at Oregon State University as more than 70 active brothers, including the IFC president. Installed in 1917 and later united with the local Theta Kappa Nu chapter, this Inner Circle chapter boasts five Order of Merit recipients and a countless number of other successful alumni brothers. ]]></description>
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		<title>Another Major Milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/another-major-milestone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/another-major-milestone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>True Brother:</strong> Higher ed conferences invite Lambda Chi Alpha to present scientific research/vision. ]]></description>
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		<title>Gone but Never Forgotten</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/gone-but-never-forgotten/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/gone-but-never-forgotten/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/gone-but-never-forgotten/" title="susquehanna 3 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4401536752_349fcf925b_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="susquehanna 3" class="alignleft" /></a>Lambda Chi Alphas journey at Susquehanna University began with a group of 12 men on September 9, 1914, when the Bond and Key Club was formed. Forty-three years later the Iota-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was established and during its 36 years many successful brothers were added to the chapter's roster. ]]></description>
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		<title>Mr. Henry &#8216;Hank&#8217; Iba</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/mr-henry-hank-iba/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/mr-henry-hank-iba/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>History:</strong> As a Lambda Chi at Westminster College, he is the only U.S. Olympic basketball coach to win two gold medals. ]]></description>
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		<title>53rd General Assembly Details</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/53rd-general-assembly-details/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/53rd-general-assembly-details/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Holloway</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fraternity News: </strong>Undergraduate registration now open; alumni registration to open by March 15, 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Curling for Gold</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/curling-for-gold/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/curling-for-gold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tad Lichtenauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/curling-for-gold/" title="John Morris (Wilfred Laurier) by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4310014300_b460dd16b5_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="John Morris (Wilfred Laurier)" class="alignleft" /></a>John Morris, a brother from the former Wilfrid Laurier colony, has spent his entire life preparing for the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He credits Lambda Chi Alpha with helping him to learn from his mistakes, which has helped him both as a person and teammate. ]]></description>
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		<title>Building a Great Brotherhood</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/building-a-great-brotherhood/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/building-a-great-brotherhood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.crossandcrescent.com/?p=1652</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/building-a-great-brotherhood/title="102_0243 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4312106496_8398bc4875_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="102_0243" class="alignleft" /></a>With more than 2,500 initiates in just 60 years, our Zeta-Rho chapter at Florida State University represents successful operations within Lambda Chi Alpha. And it hasnt been luck. Many would say it has resulted from the dedicated work of brothers who had dreams, dreams upon which to build a great brotherhood. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>An Ivy League Jewel</title>
		<link>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/an-ivy-league-jewel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/an-ivy-league-jewel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Williamson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/an-ivy-league-jewel/" title="brown 1 by lambdachialpha, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4325324117_b78e518c2a_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="brown 1" class="alignleft"  /></a>After 56 years of achieving many undergraduate academic, social, and intramural successes, and having initiated 864 men, the Iota chapter at Brown University closed in 1968. During its unique history, the chapter even had an important influence on our second full-time chief executive, Cyril F. "Duke" Flad. ]]></description>
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