The SMU Student Senate Diversity Committee hosted a panel of fraternity and sorority members in Hughes-Trigg Tuesday night to have, according to Student Senate’s website, “an open conversation about myths, stigmas, and stereotypes.”

The panel consisted of the President of National Panhellenic Council and Kappa Alpha Psy Julius Henderson, President of Panhellenic Council Morgan Boston, President of Sigma Lambda Beta Ender Barillas, Vice President of Sigma Phi Lambda Whitney Babin, and President of Interfraternity Council Joe Letter.

The panel answered several questions from the audience. They also talked about what they liked and disliked about being Greek, how each organization is working at creating a better Greek community and what the stereotypes are that come with being Greek at SMU.

“People think if you’re in a fraternity you’re just a wealthy guy who doesn’t care about anyone but himself, but that isn’t true,” said Letter. “We’re a community and you don’t have to be the stereotype.”

Students who attended enjoyed free fried chicken from Cane’s and had the chance to talk with sorority and fraternity members of all Greek organizations. Students were also given a sheet of questions that had important discussion questions about Greek Life.

“The mentorship and how well you get to know your community through Greek Life is amazing,” said Henderson, commenting on his own experience with being Greek. “Every organization has its own challenges but each one is a strong unit.”