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Greeks a viewable, valuable part of community
Royal Purple staff
Issue date: 3/19/08 Section: Opinion
"Even though [Greeks] are only 2-3 percent [of the student population] … they are an important part of the university fabric," Bilgen said. "They contribute in ways we may never know."
Rachel Larsen, an active member of the Alpha Sigma sorority, understands the role her and her fellow members have, but she believes others in and around campus do not understand the impact Greek chapters have at UW-Whitewater.
"I don't think people realize what we do on campus," Larsen said. She said Alpha Sigma is volunteers its time at Lincoln Elementary School and is also annually involved with Relay for Life and breast cancer events.
Larsen thought the fall of the three fraternities was detrimental to the whole Greek community. "Those are the sort of things that perpetuate the stereotype of Greeks," Larsen said.
However, she offered words of wisdom to those reestablishing the three chapters. "Recognize the power you have," Larsen said. "These people reestablishing the chapters … are you going to be a party chapter, or are you actually going to give back to the community?"
Bilgen, who has been at UW-Whitewater as a student and employee since 1983, recognizes the importance of a strong Greek community and the correlation of that with the possible reinstatement of these chapters.
"It's a great time to be a part of these fraternities," Bilgen said. "The slate is completely clean."
Rachel Larsen, an active member of the Alpha Sigma sorority, understands the role her and her fellow members have, but she believes others in and around campus do not understand the impact Greek chapters have at UW-Whitewater.
"I don't think people realize what we do on campus," Larsen said. She said Alpha Sigma is volunteers its time at Lincoln Elementary School and is also annually involved with Relay for Life and breast cancer events.
Larsen thought the fall of the three fraternities was detrimental to the whole Greek community. "Those are the sort of things that perpetuate the stereotype of Greeks," Larsen said.
However, she offered words of wisdom to those reestablishing the three chapters. "Recognize the power you have," Larsen said. "These people reestablishing the chapters … are you going to be a party chapter, or are you actually going to give back to the community?"
Bilgen, who has been at UW-Whitewater as a student and employee since 1983, recognizes the importance of a strong Greek community and the correlation of that with the possible reinstatement of these chapters.
"It's a great time to be a part of these fraternities," Bilgen said. "The slate is completely clean."
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