To the Editor:
According to members of Student Assembly, Dartmouth Dining Services' policies prevent Greek houses from advertising their events on Food Court televisions, not as I incorrectly assumed my column yesterday the Assembly ("Don't Hate the Greeks," May 27). Assuming it was Student Assembly's decision was rash and unfair.
The issue of anti-Greek discrimination still merits examination. But on my part, it was a lapse in research and a lapse in respectful journalism. There are many Greek advocates in the Assembly, and with my article, I chose to ignore their efforts and input. After meeting with Frances Vernon and other Student Assembly representatives yesterday, I want to assure members of campus that we plan on keeping lines of communication open, promoting cooperation between the Inter-Fraternity Council and Student Assembly, and ensuring that we promote unity, not the common trap of misguided accusation.
The perceived separation between Greek and student life may exist, but it is not insurmountable, and is a function of misunderstandings and misinformation, which I exemplified in my column.
Self-reflection is essential to progress, and I believe that this is a better time than ever for both the Assembly and IFC to reflect on how to improve how they see each other. They do not have contradictory goals.
Zachary Gottlieb '10Staff Columnist and Inter-Fraternity Council President
