By Jennifer Larson

Sisterhood is tested, when the coveted title of Omega Chi Sweetheart is at stake. Let’s face it, friends are great, but being named one the hottest fraternity’s sweetheart stays with you for a lifetime. At least that’s what Casey (Spencer Grammer) believes. I mean if she didn’t, she wouldn’t be having such a difficult time going up against one of her closest friends. The best way out of a situation like that is to shine brighter than your opponent, rather than try and take her down, otherwise, you’ll just end up in the dirt with her. But, this is college, and these lessons haven’t been learned as of yet. So, what’s a nice girl to do … spread a nasty rumor perhaps? That doesn’t seem like Casey’s style, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get caught up in the competition anyway. And now that her previously nerdy brother, Rusty (Jacob Zachar), is beginning to get some game, he’s learning how difficult it is to get rid of a clingy friend himself.

This whole being cool things is new to Rusty, so it isn’t exactly in his nature to blow off somebody weaker than himself, especially when you consider the fact that up until now, he has been the weakest link. But, with things looking up in his social life, Rusty needs to cut the dead weight, and sadly, Dale (Clark Duke) has become just that. It isn’t just the fact that Rusty wants to hang out with the cooler kids, he’s a busy guy now what with having a girlfriend and all. Grades have to be upheld, girlfriends have to be satisfied, you can see where the poor guy is coming from. Not to mention, he is starting to get a taste of the wild college life kids dream about. It appears that tonight’s installment of GREEK is all about friendship, and whether or not they are more important than climbing the social ladder. But, this brother and sister team is good at heart, so I have faith they’ll do the right thing in the end.

When last year’s Omega Chi Sweetheart finds out she must fulfill a fifth year of college to graduate, the only thing that consoles her is the thought of becoming the fraternity’s sweetheart once again. Because she is Casey’s big sister in the sorority, Casey feels obligated to remove herself from the competition. But, a little pep talk from Evan (Jake McDorman) shakes that thought right out of her pretty little head. I mean it’s not her fault her big sis didn’t take her studies as seriously as her social life. And while were on that note, it’s not Rusty’s fault that he has gotten himself a life while Dale watches pathetically on the sidelines. It appears as if this brother sister team is feeling the power of popularity; It’s so intoxicating, who can blame them. Of course, that popularity usually comes with a price, like hurting a nerdy friend or incurring the wrath of a girl who is used to getting her way.


That being said, my money is on Casey. I mean come on, she’s dating the most popular guy in the fraternity, how could she not win? Still, that doesn’t mean her older, wiser sister doesn’t know how to get inside her head and mess with her enough to trip her up. And speak of messing with somebody’s head, Cappie (Scott M. Foster) is playing guinea pig to Rebecca’s (Dilshad Vadsaria) psychology project. Watching these two together, I’m beginning to see why Rebecca hates Casey so much. Clearly the snobby sister wants just about everything sweet Casey has, including her ex boyfriend. Or maybe it’s just being together in such close quarters that have given her this sudden ache for Casey’s sloppy seconds. Either way, Cappie’s heart still belongs to Casey, as does the tiara that comes with winning the title of Omega Chi Sweetheart.


Rusty – nice boy that he is – finally made peace with his right-wing, religious roommate, thanks to some helpful advise from his girlfriend, Jen (Jessica Rose.) You see guys sometimes girlfriends help you out with your boys. And girls, you can compete for something against a good friend and still maintain that friendship as well. So, tonight we have learned that competition can be healthy, if you’re mature enough to handle losing, and nerds have feelings too. So, it’s just another day in the Greek life.