TO THE EDITOR:
Fraternities have been a part of campus life for years, yielding many negative headlines that have caused partially founded animosity.
Greek life has recently become the spotlight for elitists that do not face consequences for their actions. While there is a needed reform in the Greek system on college campuses nationally, we must remember that fraternity members are individuals. I often find myself opposed in class discussions before I have been given a chance to speak, and I purposefully do not wear greek-related shirts in group projects.
Frequently I find myself thinking “I wish I was viewed as an individual, instead of a piece an exaggerated boozing, elite, lazy organization” while speaking in class.
Categorization of each white male wearing a collared shirt and Air Max Nikes as a woman-seeking slacker will only cause kids to grow into their expectations.
We are simply individuals that have joined groups. I hope to rid the Greek system of unproductive individuals, but it will not happen until I am viewed as a human, not a “frat bro.”
George Smith
Senior
Public Policy
