More GLO's Investigated at Northwestern

[DeltAlum]

As if recent problems with Phi Delta Theta weren't enough:

'Greek Night' under investigation

February 09, 2005

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is conducting an investigation into alcohol violations among six chapters who participated in a Gone Greek Night party at Hotel Orrington Jan. 21.

Delta Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities, and Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta and Kappa Delta sororities may face alcohol violations following a party in the ballroom at the hotel, 1710 Orrington Ave., said Kyle Pendleton, director of fraternity and sorority life.

"Some of the reported (alcohol) violations involved new members who are underage," said Pendleton, who did not know how many members were present. "But it has not been determined if they were drinking at the hotel or prior to arriving at the event."

Pendleton said the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life has met with the six chapters and is still awaiting a report from the hotel. He added the office is working independently with each chapter to "sort out their role in the evening." Repercussions stemming from the event will depend on the responsibility of each chapter.

"If they are found in violation, punishment can vary upon degree of the violation but ultimately it will be up to the (Interfraternity Council) and Panhellenic Judicial Board as to their sanctions," he said.

Hotel staff have not been very cooperative in providing the his office with additional information, Pendleton said.

"One of the reasons we're taking our time and making sure we get all the information from the chapters is because there have been varying degrees of violations reported and there have been multiple accounts of the evening from different people," Pendleton said. "We're really trying to sort things out right now, and the hotel is the last missing piece."

The presidents of the fraternities and sororities involved could not be reached for comment or declined to comment on the investigation.

-- Andrea Chang

At least it appears that the investigation will be thorough and fair, and it appears that the Greek Judicial Boards will be involved.

[Tom Earp]

D A, what is so sad about this, is the drinking age of 18 was mandated by the Federal Government through Blackmail for Mandated Funds for Federal Highway projects of those States that did not abide by The Rules.

What really upsets me is the fact that some States are beginning to re-raise the MPH in their States as We Speak!

Not again, does this brings into question about how old do you have to be to get a Drivers License, Vote, or Be a Member of The Armed Forces who are getting killed dailey in Not So Called Wars or Police Actions, and last but not least, War On Terriorisms.

Not saying it is right, but for crying out loud, drinking has been going on way before The Good Old USA was really even a spit in the world.

[DeltAlum]

As you know, I am in favor of the beer drinking age being lowered to 18, so we would be rid of some of this drama.

It may well be that this particular incident is being a bit overblown.

At least the IFC and Panhel Judiciary boards will be heavily involved as oppossed to a heavy handed university administration.

Also, thankfully, the alleged incident happened off campus at a third party vendor.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

This is like two blocks from my apartment. I am not surprised the hotel wants to keep details to themselves. This town was dry up until VERY recently.