Brutality and horror dominate the headlines. Discussions of murder, torture and decapitation replace water cooler small talk. At stake is what this all means for us as Americans.
Rush brings forth a week of avoidance, frustration and confusion. Rules and boundaries are placed upon sororities and rushees, one of which is the limited conversation that has been in effect all week. Sorority members are told that speaking with rushees, besides a courteous hello, is unaccepted and if this limited conversation rule is broken, consequences are to follow.