pitt greeks seek greater coöperation in good times

There's typically a fair amount of jockeying for status and recruits among greeks, given the inherently competitive nature of self-selection. But the Pitt greeks are looking to go in a different direction: "We're trying to work together because we all are Greek. We all wear the same letters," says the president of the Panhellenic Conference, which regulates sororities. The presidents at the local Inter-Fraternity Council, which regulates fraternities, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which brings together historically black greeks, are on board. At the moment, the initiative is in the planning stages, but they are planning a "tri-council" event this semester. In the past, events crossing group boundaries have been the most successful and appreciated by members and independents alike. All this spirit of good feeling may owe to the rude health of the greek system at Pitt, which a spokewoman for the National Panhellenic Conference said "is at a great size, and the community is improving and getting stronger each year." In good times for greeks, organizations can afford to spend time forging ties in a broad spirit of camaraderie. It is to be hoped the groundwork will be well laid to continue such programs should the climate for greeks worsen.

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