I have this image of you sneaking out to paper early in the morning and scouring it for any negative mention of greek life and ripping it out before your folks see it. And then them opening up their paper over breakfast to see articles removed! LOL
Seriously, though, you should consider writing a letter to the editor of the
Herald, or any paper you see this type of statement in. Be polite and professional!
Explain :
- #1- that student is indeed not in a sorority at UF. And ask them to print an appropriate retraction to that affect.
- #2- the types of events that sorority women participate in (e.g. local and national philanthropies, campus involvment...).. give specifics that residents of the community can SEE and believe
- #3- that it is inappropriate and not very professional to stereotype this organizations. Give some examples of other GLOs aside from your own.
If nothing else it will show a handful of readers that GLO members are concerned with making a difference and are willing to take the time to explain it. Good luck!