To the Editor:
I am writing in response to yesterday's article about Delta Gamma sorority ("Panhell hopes to revitalize ...," Oct. 3, 1995). In the opening paragraph of the story, DG is labelled the "weakest" sorority on campus.
But the statement is not qualified. The fact is that DG has a lower number of members than other sororities (a number, which is found perfectly acceptable by fraternity standards), but this does not indicate a weakness among the sisters.
Delta Gamma may have a smaller membership, but it is exactly this reason which makes them a strong house. They have a tight-knit sisterhood and are incredibly active within the community. By labeling them the "weakest" house in the system, The Dartmouth is giving its readership an inaccurate view of the house.
The true irony of the statement is that the same article discusses Panhell's desire to bring another sorority to campus to alleviate the large number of women in sorority pledge classes, while claiming that the house with the lowest membership is the "weakest."
The strength of Delta Gamma's house provides us with an example of the benefits decreasing the number of women in each sorority.
By carelessly tossing around terms like "weak" without qualifying them, The Dartmouth is contributing to the misinformation about sororities which shape campus opinions.
I only hope that all of the houses on campus can be as "weak" as Delta Gamma.
