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Theta Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
MU students, faculty helping Katrina victims
By Eric Fossell
The Herald-Dispatch
HUNTINGTON -- As many Marshall University students jump-started their weekend plans Friday, Shaunte Polk sorted through mounds of clothing donated to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Beckley, W.Va., resident, who is president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority at Marshall, and fellow sorority members boxed the donations Friday. Salvation Army officials, in turn, picked the clothing up and will transport it to affected areas along the Gulf Coast.
"We had friends personally affected by (Hurricane Katrina) and tried to figure out what they needed," Polk said. "They basically needed clothing, and we wanted to do something for them."
Known as Operation Outreach, the clothing drive consisted of donation boxes placed at dormitories throughout Marshall's campus. While the event was slated to end Tuesday, donations will be accepted through the end of the month, Polk said, especially with Hurricane Rita threatening other Gulf Coast areas.
She said the response among students and Marshall staff has been impressive.
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