In a wide-ranging story with several introspective interviews, reporter Katherine Mirani followed up to find out if a system based on private membership can ever really be inclusive.
Can Greek Life Be Diverse? Our College Pick
Aileen Gallagher | Longreads | April 9, 2015 | words
Can Greek Life Be Diverse? Our College Pick
Northwestern University’s Greek-life population resembles what you see at most other private schools: white and well-off
Northwestern University’s Greek-life population resembles what you see at most other private schools: white and well-off. So when a fraternity and a sorority planned a philanthropy event making light of imprisoned women last year, campus critics raged. Public apologies and calls to action followed, like it always does. In a wide-ranging story with several introspective interviews, reporter Katherine Mirani followed up to find out if a system based on private membership can ever really be inclusive.
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