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So much for the history. Others lingered
on, and they begin once more tonight the
yearly process of self-perpetuation which is
rush. The Inter-Fraternity Council, in an
effort to solidify the effect of dorm visits and
reduce petty rivalries, has pooled
representatives of all fraternities who will
state their cases along McCormick and
Alderman Roads. The collective aspect of the
new tack is appealing for it and should give
more first-year students a better opportunity
to probe beyond the surface initially. With
several houses represented at a given
appearance, prospective rushees will be able
to compare responses and thereby avoid
typecasting.

Some questions which might be revealing
include the financial obligations of pledging,
the particulars of the blackball system, the
position of a given house on racism — and
more vitally, its record which speaks louder
than any words. A first-yearman may be
interested in knowing the extent to which his
time will be consumed in menial
housekeeping chores. He should perhaps
benefit from an early inquiry into a house's
hazing practices. These and many other
questions are central ones. The brand of beer
served at parties or the color scheme in the
chapter room mean nothing.