Sorority recruitment is a time of stress, sleep deprivation, and lots and lots of caffeine. At some point, you'll probably be talking to a girl who does not want to be talking to you, and you will have to chant, sing, and clap bigger and louder than you ever have before. You will be an emotional mess and you will be heartbroken when your rush crush doesn't come back the next day. Despite all this madness, recruitment is and always will be worth the rush (get it?).
I like to tell people that going through recruitment as a potential new member was the most physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting weekend of my life. And while this is still true, being on the other side is all this plus the work week and the extra time spent before and after the start of each day. You put so much time and effort into planning and practicing the "girl flirt." While this is so exhausting, it's actually a kind of awesome experience when you really think about it. It's awesome because you're inviting women to join your sisterhood, you're giving them a very short sneak peak into the special bond that you share with all the amazing women in the room. It's actually very special.
All the planning, the clapping, the chanting, the lost voices, the exhaustion is completely worth it on bid day when you see those new sisters running towards you. It's worth it when the girls you talked to all weekend hug you and scream because they are so excited to be your sister. You take pictures and learn everyone's names and you all go to your bid day activity together. You pass along what you know to these women; they are the future of your house, they are the legacy you're leaving behind. They will become your little sis, the next exec board and leaders of your house. These women who YOU recruited are the future of your house.
That is why recruitment is so important. It's not about the decorations, the videos, the speeches, or even the outfits. It's about the the women you're recruiting because they are the legacy you're leaving behind for future generations.
This recruitment season when you think you're going to pass out because those espresso shots did absolutely nothing or that red bull just wasn't enough, just remember who you're doing this for: your chapter, your house, your sisters, and your legacy.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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