Creativity, passions and histories at Rep Yo Org

By Joseph Howerton, News Reporter April 17, 2023

The Distinguished Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. performs on stage in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Eight black student organizations represented their histories through stepping and performance at the Rep Yo Org event on April 15. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

DeKALB – During Saturday’s storm, another electrifying manifestation occurred as eight Black student organizations exhibited what they could do.

At 8 p.m. April 15 at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium, an audience gathered to witness Rep Yo Org, a showcase of performing arts by NIU’s Black Greek and non-Greek organizations hosted by the Black Student Union.

Each organization had performers represent their group’s creativity, passions and histories to the audience and fellow organizations.

Representing sororities included the Eta Delta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the Zeta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Fraternities represented included the Epsilon Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the Distinguished Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Epsilon Phi chapter and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. of the Iota Delta chapter.