To the Editor:
I found the article "Greeks governed by rush rules" (Mar. 11) did not accurately reflect the rush process, and that the author made several glaring omissions in researching the article:
First, while the author cited a few Greeks on campus, she failed to mention (much less interview representatives from) the main governing body of rush, the Greek Council. Greek Council plays a crucial role in rush by divvying up rush dates, determining when houses can extend invitations for membership, publicizing the rush process, liaising with the administration and ensuring that the houses are complying with all applicable rush rules.
Next, the author discusses rush at the two sororities and a few of the fraternities but excludes the experiences of the co-eds (Alpha Delta Phi and Zeta Delta Xi).
Finally, the author fails to mention the dozens of wonderful events sponsored by the Greek houses during rush, which are open to all students regardless of their rush status. This spring these included a Sushi Night, a Poker Tournament, a Carnival, open mike events, several open houses and cocktails, to name a few. (This information is publicly available on the Greek Council website.)
Careless research on the part of The Herald serves only to perpetuate an incomplete and negative perception of Greek life at Brown. I hope that The Herald staff will approach the Greek Council when writing future articles about Greek life. I also hope The Herald will represent the many ways in which the Greek community enriches life on campus through social events and rush, as well as the broader Providence community through a consistent commitment to community service.
Meghan Gill '06Brother of Zeta Delta XiFormer Greek Council ChairMarch 17
