Phi Mu Zeta Sigma Hosts Spooky Mocktails to Attract New Members

Phi Mu Zeta Sigma, one of three sororities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, held a Spooky Mocktails and Films event Wednesday as part of its Continuous Open Bidding (COB) initiative. This event marks one of approximately 11 gatherings hosted by the sorority this semester to recruit new members.

The sorority, led by Chapter President Dillan DeLeon, is one of two Panhellenic organizations on campus. DeLeon, a junior who joined during her freshman year, described Phi Mu Zeta Sigma as “a social sorority that values love, honor, and truth.” She emphasized the group’s supportive and inclusive atmosphere, adding “[It’s] like a group of women that just come together and hang out, join together to try and be there for each other.”

Currently, Phi Mu Zeta Sigma has about 20 members, representing a wide range of majors, backgrounds, and grade levels. Recruitment through COB events allows the chapter to connect with potential new members in a relaxed setting. Kalysta Foster, the chapter’s membership director, explained the importance of COB.

“COB gives us the opportunity to get more women outside of the formal recruitment process in the fall,” Foster said. “We see it as every girl or any person that identifies as a woman can join our sorority… We try to keep our eyes out for anybody on campus we can talk to.”

Both Foster and DeLeon addressed misconceptions about sororities, saying Phi Mu Zeta Sigma defies the stereotypes often depicted in films and social media.

“I hate the negative connotations that happen for Greek life,” DeLeon said. “It’s very hard to get out of that. I personally would say we’re one of the most diverse groups on campus major wise and just the type of groups of people.”

Mallori Martin, a junior, joined the sorority during a COB Galentine’s Day event in spring 2023.

“The first time I met with Phi Mu, it just instantly clicked,” Martin said. “I knew that’s where my home was. Greek life here is so different. It’s smaller, more close knit… there’s a home for everybody. Just go into it with a completely open mind.”