J As Harding continues to stretch its limits, the increase is felt throughout every facet of caJ!l-pus. With more than 900 students choosing to join a club in fall 2001, Harding's social clubs felt the push to accommodate for this growth. The door was open for change while most clubs filled to capacity and beyond with the addition of new members. A new men's club, Gamma Sigma Phi, joined the existing 14 men's and 12 women's clubs on campus. , All the changes seemed to make club sports a little more competitive, the induction process a bit more hectic, and the potential to serve greater than ever. Social clubs continued to provide us with the opportunity to grow closer, both socially and spiritually, to fellow students. Activities such as functions and retreats blended with club devotionals and prayer groups to create an atmosphere that allowed us to better know our friends and our God. Although social clubs are often blamed for segregating the campus, a mingling of the jerseys serves as evidence of students' efforts to unite and cross these preformed boundaries. Whatever the feelings toward social clubs, there is no denying the impact these groups have on the university and the surrounding community. Through service projects ranging from work with the Searcy Children's Home to Habitat for Humanity, Harding can be proud of the devotion and spirit of these groups. Social Clubs Editor
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