Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Grec The Great Greek Rush is < Sororities will reach the I urday at 2 p.m. The startin the fraternities will be fired Greek life is an impor Carolina life. And Greek life pendent" life on the Carolin decision each student has himself. Affiliation with a Greel can be a tie that binds for lif Why Go Greek? By MARY ANN ELLIS and ZETA TAU ALPHA Every member of a Greek organization at the University of South Carolina has his or her own reasons for being a (;reek. Each Greek on this campus is an active participant in University life, which may he a key to the great strength of our Greek system. Perhaps the most obvious reason for becoming a Greek is the great number of opportun ities available. Through the sup port and encouragement of group members, many Greeks have he come leaders in all phases of campus life. And though Greeks may seem busy, they are also consistently leaders in academic areas. Fraternity and sorority grade-point ratios far surpass the overall University average. A less obvious opportunity lies in the association of each mem her with those of his group. This is self-improvement, a matur ation process aided by exposure to the wi range of views and interests of fraternal friends. This is not just eposure but living and working closely with many indlividluals. Respect and undlerstanding grows from this way of life. TOWN STUDENTS Another beneficial opportunity is the chance for town studlents to par t icipate' and become in - volved in their University. The fraternity or sororiiity' is a place to go, a pulace to meet,* a place to reap the benefits of a large institution. The town student is no longer a daytime visitor to the campus. As a G;reek, he becomes a living part. With these opportunities are the purely fun activities that make college life more enjoyable. The social world of Greeks is an exciting andl fun place. Each Greek organization has events scheduled through the year from makeshift beach weekends to formal dances. Many Greeks enjoy the wide variety of intra mural athletics offered. Not only (do social andl athletic activities p)rovidle enjoyment for the Greek, but they make the Greek community more an inte gral part of the University. G;reeks organize and present such special events as "Sigma Nu 500" and "Sigma Chi D)erby I )ay."' Through special (;reek activit ies a sense' of belonging is achieved. Thbis school of 12,00) is not just a mass of people to the fraternity or 5(rority membier but a special place with each a vital part. FRI ENDSHIPS The most imp)ortant value of Greek organizations is th('ir merit as fraternal groups. In the frate rnityv or sorori ty develop Ilastinog fiendh -hips. Thiese are not p)eople jined' in the bond of theirI chosen group. They have lived together andl developed mutual respeet anid understanding. As the college studIent matures into an adlult, he grows with members of his own group. He has friends who care; he has a whole organi zation s u pp or t ing him. The strength in numbers is multiplied b)y the strength in united friend shin. t Greek )n again. can mean a inish line Sat- requires a 9 g gunshot for That's v Thursday. spur - of - tho tant facet of rushed into versus "inde- Because a campus is a portant one to make for life of eact student lea( i organization independent e. Membership each system The IndepE By CLYDE B. LIVINGSTON "Why be independent ?" or "Why go Greek ?" is in effect one unique question which every college student must decide. First and foremost for con sideration is the permanency of the decision not to be an independent. This is a decision for life and one that should be made only after much delib eration. This decision binds not only generally, but also specifically in regard to the particular fraternal organi zat ion. Within the binding realms of this decision one must consider whether or not he can play the accepted role within a group; will the individual be able to conform to the socially accept able principles of the group; is he willing to share his identity with an organization; or does he want to be an individual con sidered- as a separate personal entity? Also there is the plastic-like question of extra-curricular success: can the independent make it or does an individual need reinforcement to become a well-rounded collegiate suc cess? The independent run make it, Is mad it, and shall continue to make it. One has but to look arould the University and an alyze the trends of the last several years, to observe such growing and progressive organi zations as The Gamerock, resi :lence halls, town students asso Wedn Is College at the P1 STEAK Just present your Our regular $1.49 12 oz, with a gopher-sized bak< green salad and a hunk NO TIPPING P9KWI Rush great deal to college life. And reat deal from college life. rhy a student can't afford a - moment decision. Don't be rush. we feel this decision is an im with far-reaching effect on the student, we have asked two lers-one a Greek and one an -to voice the advantages of ndent View ciations, Student Government, and Student Union. In the past there has been a Greek-independent "war." Today at Carolina this war has hope fully become a thing of the past. We are all working for a mutual goal: a better Carolina. The only difference is it is no longer necessary to hide behind Greek letters to accomplish something for the University. One need not be Greek to run for office, play football, or attend a formal dance. Va rious groups sponsor intra mural sports, social activities and service projects which are open to all Carolina students. Today the individual is the important one in our complicated computerized world - not the Greek or the independent. There is a place for the inde pendent in the Carolina Commn111un ity. Perhaps thi, in the place for you. Letters Policy Tiw G AIMECOCK welcomes let ters on any subject pertinent to and inrolving 11nij,ersity stu dents. The Editor-in-Chief re serres the right to edit letters to conform to style, good taste, space limitations and libel laws. Letters should be typewritten anld should not exceed 200 words. No unsigned letters will be printed, but names may be with held upon request. Letters should be sent to Tii. GAMECoC K, Box 17-51.91, USC. esday Student Day JNDEROSA Sirloin DINNER .09 student identification ashier sizzlin' sirloin steak served ad 'tater, dipperful o' crisp, s' toast. COME-AS-YOU-ARE EROSA DR Gain a i ceroning a PARI ITT( I N v I T E s YOU TO OPEN ecock CI 1jotr Studle/it J, Ioni gamecoct C alou, 1o to atiai ou/' iJineJI C ,. iFl en and (14n RIT TO] b37 Main St 2 Hours Free Parkin ( RITE - WASHINC WITH PURCHASI )PEN FRIDAY ANlTE )NS A barge 2. Card gc at 'TN T 'Tar