HARRISON GRUBB is a sophomore Journalism major, Political Science minor from Livingston,
New Jersey. His dream is that one day, people can tune into CNN or ESPN to see him up on screen. Since coming to Hofstra, Grubb has been heavily involved at WRHU, as well as crewing a handful of HEAT Network productions. He also had the once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer at the debate, working as an usher in the debate hall. Being able to be in the same room as the next president of this country is an experience he will never forget. As someone who just finished going through the recruitment process, he is particularly excited for what Zeta has to offer, especially after making so many great friends along the way.
PLEDGE NAME: SAWYER TREE: ACADEMY XAVIER WILLIAMS is a character. A character is someone that has multiple uses in a story. They could be the protagonist, antagonist, supporting role, lover, anything. That is Xavier. In his life, he sees himself as the protagonist, but in others could be anything. His personality is mixed with so many characteristics that it would be impossible to type them all. A character is someone made with traits, but each one different. Somedays he could loving, fun, silly, goofy, serious, immature and mature all at the same time. Xavier’s life passion is writing. He wants to write his own shows or movies. To make his own characters that people will enjoy or connect with. He’s always wanted to help people, but also entertain. That is why he chose to be a TV and Film major. Xavier joined Zeta Phi Eta so that he can accomplish his goals and surround himself with people who are working towards similar goals. All the while, he hopes to gain friends to add to his story, the story of his life. One day, he hopes to grow from being a character to a storyteller.
PLEDGE NAME: RIO TREE: TRAVEL
BEN GREGORY is from Virginia and came to Hofstra to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Video/
TV and Film with the goal of graduating in the spring semester of 2019. While on this path, Ben has begun writing/ crewing HEAT Network shows like Two Weeks Notice and Director’s Cut. Alongside this, he has joined WRHU and become active in a variety of student film shoots across campus. Ben joined Zeta with hopes of polishing his professional etiquette and meeting more people with similar passions within the fields of communication arts and sciences. In five or ten years, he hopes to be writing and directing movies that inspire people in the same way that subsequent films have inspired him. He wishes to tell stories that captivate and stick with people well after they’ve left the theatre. But for now, he hopes to gain the experience and skills necessary to do so.
PLEDGE NAME: REDWOOD TREE: TRAVEL ABBY STRUSOWSKI is a current sophomore pursing a journalism major and creative writing minor. Right now, she is unsure if she wants to become a television anchor or continue in print. Her writing has been published in The Hofstra Chronicle and on blogs. As for her television experience, she has been featured in the crowd on programs such as Fox News, CNN and MSNBC during the Presidential Debate at Hofstra. She cites Bob Costas, Anderson Cooper and Maria Menounos as her idols. Her ultimate goal is to become the host for E! News or the Editor-in-Chief of a major publication, such as The New York Times or VOGUE.
PLEDGE NAME: ELIZA TREE: LITERATURE
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