{"id":22237,"date":"2018-09-24T13:35:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T18:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=22237"},"modified":"2018-09-24T13:35:17","modified_gmt":"2018-09-24T18:35:17","slug":"sophomore-rush-rates-reach-record-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2018\/09\/24\/sophomore-rush-rates-reach-record-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophomore Rush Rates Reach Record High"},"content":{"rendered":"

to sophomore rush<\/em> \u2013 v. to get into an IMSA relationship before Homecoming of one\u2019s sophomore year<\/p>\n

Despite consistent warnings, sophomore rush rates have reached a record high this year, with sophomore relationships springing up left and right.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team is currently working to identify the causes behind the increased rates this year,\u201d the Head of the Sophomore Rush Containment Committee, Neal Sofrush, said in a public statement.<\/p>\n

But the Sophomore Rush Containment Committee may actually be increasing the problem. Every year of its existence, sophomore rush rates have gone up, and many sophomores have reported that they never considered sophomore rushing until they heard it existed.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter I heard about it, it just seemed necessary,\u201d one sophomore reported. \u201cI just feel like I can\u2019t be a sophomore without experiencing all the quintessential sophomore things. I haven\u2019t even stopped wearing my lanyard around my neck yet!\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, many juniors and seniors have continued to take a hardline stance against sophomore rushing. \u201cWe understand the appeal,\u201d said one senior, holding hands with her boyfriend. \u201cBut really, everybody knows that high school relationships can only be well thought-out after Homecoming sophomore year.\u201d With this, she turned to her boyfriend, clasping his other hand. \u201cIsn\u2019t that right, smoochiekins?\u201d<\/p>\n

When they heard about the problem, the administration reported that they will get straight to work on banning all romantic relationships at IMSA. Despite the reporter\u2019s only concern being about sophomore rushing, she can\u2019t help but agree with the administration after interviewing one too many sappy couples.<\/p>\n

Luckily, 2018\u2019s sophomore rush season will soon come to a close with the Homecoming dance just a few days away. For now, upperclassmen are encouraged to monitor their sophomores for any suspicious activity with any other IMSA students. Classic sophomore rush signs and symptoms include hand-holding, chaste kisses, and a 100% or more increase of drama in the student\u2019s general vicinity. If you suspect one of your underclassmen of sophomore rushing, please call the sophomore rush hotline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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