Greek life is not a part of everyone’s college experience, but at certain campuses, such as the University of Texas-Austin, it can feel like “go Greek or go home”. Some students, such as senior Russell van Kraayenburng, don’t necessarily find the best fit in Greek offerings. Kraayenburng and his friends decided to make their own home at UT by starting UT Austin’s first Gay and Bisexual fraternity. Armando Sanchez, a UT graduate student considered joining one of the Latino fraternities, but was afraid he wouldn’t be accepted because of his sexuality. “In a fraternity, you have a brother who you can call a brother and know that you can count on him for anything,” Sanchez said.  “I think that's very reassuring when you have grown up feeling alone and isolated based on your sexuality." Sanchez became a member of Delta Lambda Phi’s first pledge class in November. After initiating three pledge classes, the UT Austin chapter of Delta Lambda Phi, the nations oldest gay and bisexual fraternity, will gain their charter.

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