Cross & Crescent: Spring 2025
Welcome to the Spring 2025 issue of The Cross & Crescent, where we shine a spotlight on the power of service. This issue takes a fresh approach, exploring the personal stories of our philanthropic partners and Members, each with their own deeply meaningful connection to service. As we journey through these pages, you’ll discover the […]
Member Profile: Mateo Vizcarra
Leaving home for college is always a big transition, but for Brother Mateo Vizcarra (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, ‘25), it meant moving across continents and adapting to a new way of life. Coming from Lima, Peru, where most students commute to university, living on his own at RPI was an entirely new experience. While the distance […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Plays Historic Part in Passing the Stop Campus Hazing Act
For more than fifty years Lambda Chi Alpha has maintained a dedication to eliminating the disease of hazing from within our Brotherhood. Since our decision to eliminate pledgeship in 1972 we have continuously advocated for reforming fraternity culture across the United States to reflect our vision of Perfect Brotherly Love. Our mission to inspire and […]
Cross & Crescent: Fall 2024
This issue is centered around one of Lambda Chi Alpha’s pillars: leadership. In today’s fast-paced world, the topic of leadership is more relevant than ever. It’s not just about being in charge or having a fancy title; it’s about connection, inspiration, and making a real difference in the lives of others. Our Brothers strive for […]
Like Father, Like Son
The father/son bond is a special blend of mentorship, guidance and friendship. Though many won’t openly admit it to their sons, having the ability to share membership in an organization, like a fraternity, is something of which a father dreams. For those who get to experience it, having shared Membership in Lambda Chi Alpha allows […]
The Brotherhood of Speed: Lambda Chi Alpha’s Legacy at the Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500), the pinnacle of motor racing known for its rich history of over 100 years and thrilling spectacle, has been a significant chapter in the lives of many Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers. Their enduring connection to the event has created a tapestry of memories and traditions that highlight the unique bond […]
A Brother on the Big Screen
“According to an ancient prophecy, a woman will give birth to identical twin boys; one the Messiah, the other the Antichrist. After a Russian nun claims to have immaculately conceived twins, the Vatican sends a priest to investigate. There he discovers a secret society, Vox Dei, that plans to kill the Nun and her children.” […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter Featured on Netflix’s “Queer Eye”
According to Parrot Analytics, audience demand for the Netflix favorite Queer Eye is almost five times the demand of the average television series in the United States. Through five different areas of self-improvement, the “Fab Five” have taken the country by storm in heartfelt stories centered around self-acceptance and love. As the seventh season, set […]
A Lifetime of Service: Doug Schmidt Spotlight
The same year Bobby Fischer became a Chess Grand Master and President Eisenhower created NASA, Doug Schmidt (University of California-Santa Barbara, ’60) transferred to the Santa Barbara College of the University of California (UCSB), as it was known then. By 1958, Doug swore off Greek Life, having joined a local fraternity at Berkeley where he […]
Capturing History
When Tom Hauck graduated from San Diego State University with a finance degree in 1989, he never would have imagined that one day he would rub elbows with some of the greatest athletes in the world, capturing history through the lens of his camera. Following a year of horrible interest rates and a real estate […]
