Greeks plan to unite, fight stereotypes
Liz Essley
Issue date: 9/10/09 Section: News
"We all came to Hillsdale for the same reason," Huening said.
For junior Zack Miller, historian of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, the misconceptions stem from a lack of communication.
"We don't get out to the non-Greek students the benefits about being Greek," he said.
He emphasized the importance of better public relations, and better unity between Greeks.
To foster this unity, Greeks circulated a brochure at The Source informing freshmen of the benefits of the Greek system as a whole, not just individual houses. Leaders are also considering an all-Greek tailgate party later in the semester, as well as participating in this year's Tocco Challenge, in which Greeks compete for donations to their house.
Huening said the sorority and fraternity presidents also hope to eat a meal together once a week and discuss Greek life.
But though Greek leaders hope to take the lead in weeding out misconceptions, they also pointed out that independents must do their fair share to shun stereotypes.
"It takes both parties to make this work," Olesen said. "It [is] a mutual understanding."
For junior Zack Miller, historian of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, the misconceptions stem from a lack of communication.
"We don't get out to the non-Greek students the benefits about being Greek," he said.
He emphasized the importance of better public relations, and better unity between Greeks.
To foster this unity, Greeks circulated a brochure at The Source informing freshmen of the benefits of the Greek system as a whole, not just individual houses. Leaders are also considering an all-Greek tailgate party later in the semester, as well as participating in this year's Tocco Challenge, in which Greeks compete for donations to their house.
Huening said the sorority and fraternity presidents also hope to eat a meal together once a week and discuss Greek life.
But though Greek leaders hope to take the lead in weeding out misconceptions, they also pointed out that independents must do their fair share to shun stereotypes.
"It takes both parties to make this work," Olesen said. "It [is] a mutual understanding."
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2007 grad
posted 9/17/09 @ 4:20 AM EST
Every year there is a story like this, but nothing ever really changes
Same old tune
posted 11/13/09 @ 3:09 PM EST
Looks like this didn't end so well for the frats this year.
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