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Probably a moot point by now, but...

I look at it this way: Within the context of a microcosm of society such as a specific college campus's Greek Life community, it is difficult if not impossible to separate oneself from the feeling of loyalty and pride for one's own organization. Sometimes this bleeds into bashing other groups for the simple reason that college students aren't the most mature or level headed members of society. However, once removed from that tiny world, it is extremely simple and easy for those stereotypes to dissolve. If a sorority woman were visiting family across the country and discovered that her cousin was an XYZ, I highly doubt she would react "Eww you're in the skank sorority?!?" This doesn't just apply to Greek Life systems, of course. I find myself guilty of holding on to the resentment I feel towards UGA's football rival teams, and when I see their logos on people's cars, I automatically turn my nose up. That's not to say, of course, that if I knew someone who attended said university, I would like or respect that person any less. Hopefully most people will grow out of the practice eventually, but I definitely know some elderly members of society who reached maturity far earlier than they reached old age.

And now back to your regularly scheduled haiku.