Gay senior seeks University of Pittsburgh Homecoming King title; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 9/22/13

Mackenzie Carpenter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Gay senior seeks University of Pittsburgh Homecoming King title: "With the help of a counselor, he made the decision to reveal his sexual orientation -- something that was completely accepted by members of his fraternity Sigma Chi, "a real brotherhood," he said. In fact, Sigma Chi's president, Andrew Hansen, was the first to suggest that Mr. Patton run for Homecoming King. As president of the school's Fraternity Council, Mr. Patton, who is majoring in philosophy and communications, hopes his candidacy will also send a message that fraternities are inclusive places -- "not the stereotype out of 'Animal House,' " he said."