The Men of E.X.Clusive, who incorporate charity work and a step team into their non-Greek fraternity, won against other WTAMU organizations in the We Bleed Maroon competition. The event was not about stepping but rallying up a crowd. The contest was based on which team could host the most successful men or women’s basketball game by helping to recruit an audience and encourage crowd participation.

“We got to go to the game and pass out basketballs, t-shirts, and just get the crowd pumped and excited,” Men of E.X.Clusive founder, Ben Abiola said. “[The win was] something small but at the same time big, and it was really fun.”

Abiola said that the Men of E.X.Clusive are going through some changes this year and building onto their organization by rebuilding their step team and incorporating even more charity work into their fraternity. The members are continuing the transition into becoming a fraternity and want to work on creating a good image for themselves.

They will continue to participate in charity events and do community service throughout the year. The group will host the upcoming Women’s Appreciation Banquet at the Virgil Henson Activities Center ballroom at 8 p.m. on March 23. Anyone is welcome to come to the free event, where food and entertainment will be provided.

“The group is unique to our campus and it is great that they are making community service a major component of what they do,” junior Equine Business major Katie Morton said.

The Men of E.X.Clusive Steppaz, led by president Oliver London, will start their competition season at the end of March.

The group, originally created by Abiola and some friends in 2007, has given male college students the chance to bond while using their skill to influence, entertain and help the community.

“It’s really about the brotherhood. It’s been fun. It’s been great. Hopefully, when I leave, it will continue to carry on,” said Abiola who plans to graduate this summer.