Striving to be a better Elon community
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes
are truly endless.
–Mother Teresa
Jonathan Fiedler
/Columnist
For Elon to become one of the finest universities in
America, the students’ demeanor must be at a high
echelon of quality. There are many caring students in all
sectors of this university, including the Greek life
system.
Don’t get me wrong, I believe the Greeks at this
school are composed of great people who do a lot of service
to the community; but it seems that some Greek organizations
try to belittle other organizations by claiming their
superiority over these groups.
For example, one organization may claim, “If you are a
___, raise your hand. If you are not, raise your
standards.” I am disappointed in these types of
phrases. I think the best way to prove that you are part of a
classy organization is not to insult another fellow
organization, but to be a living example of character.
If Greek organizations refrain from using derogatory phrases
towards their fellow students, I believe this will have a
ripple effect on the Elon community. After we start referring
to each other with kinder words, the overall morale of the
school’s spirit will increase. Once the school spirit
increases, I believe more students will support the
hard-working athletes. We had a great season last year in
Phoenix athletics, but this year can be even better.
Once more students support their fellow Elon friends in
athletics, I hope more students support our talented
performing arts program. We have great musicians, wonderful
actors and superb dancers—and all events are free with
your Phoenix Card. What a deal!
After the Greek students become leaders in good campus
conduct, many aspects regarding crime will go down. Before
you know it, Elon men will request to walk Elon women home at
night in order to ensure their protection.
Campus harmony will be at its peak, as students from
different backgrounds grow in friendship and support of each
other. Finally, the student body may become more appreciative
towards the faculty and staff at Elon as the Elon community
grows together in a closely-bonded community.
Don’t ever think that your actions do not matter. With
a small change in conduct, I believe the Elon community will
be changed forever in the positive.
Contact Jonathan Fiedler at pendulum@elon.edu or
278-7247. | 
