There is a recurring issue of fraternities consuming alcohol against the rules of the university and with this issue on the rise, more people are suffering the consequences whether medically or socially.

Two weeks ago a ban on alcohol’s presence in fraternity houses on campus property was re-instated. If the policy is violated, immediate suspension will occur.

University president Harvey Smithville re-instated the policy banning alcohol from fraternity houses on campus with a backup statement that “any fraternity in which the members have alcohol will be immediately suspended. A second offense within a year will result in the banning of that fraternity for five years.”

Three students of the Alpha Beta Zeta fraternity were the latest brothers to suffer from alcohol poisoning after consuming alcohol at a party.

A fellow brother, Addison  states “I am in shocked that this incident has occurred. I believe that everyone was adhering to the University’s policy. However, I do not believe that the entire fraternity should be held responsible for the actions of a few. I am going to ask President Smithville to reconsider his suspension of the ABZs.”

While the university is debating a punishment for the policy violation, Jane Mize of the university’s public relations department notes that a suspension of a year is the typical consequence for this offense.

If this issue continues to rise, the university might increase its police patrols of fraternity houses on the weekend until it decreases.