That is an extremely interesting article...and it sure does take me back! I was Greek at Duke way back when (my GLO is no longer there) but I think the author did a great job of capturing the two-headed monster than rush can be. Here you have young women - extremely bright, probably very savvy and socially aware (and I'm not trying to say students at other schools are not...as an alum interviewer I'm simply acutely aware of what applicants to Duke bring to the table to begin with) and how they struggle with the process. They know, inherently, of the system's flaws and yet they want to still be an "insider."
I thought this was a very good inside-the-mind "view" of girls going through recruitment - especially those trying to stay true to themselves while still trying to fit in and knowing they're being judged constantly. It's a fine line to walk and you can see how they struggle with it.
When you think about it isn't there some variation of the "Core Four" on every campus? I felt like the writer of the article tried to make a mountain out of a molehill.
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I grew up in Durham, and lived about 10 minutes from Duke. My impression from the student body is that Greek Life is looked down upon, even though there is a rich history behind a lot of the chapters. I'm pretty sure that the writer of the article reflects a lot of opinions from the student body as well. I do agree that the article did not put a good light on sorority life and the recruitment process.
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