Immediate suspension is to occur for any fraternity member possessing alcohol with the reinstatement of the policy banning alcohol from fraternity houses.

Two weeks ago, University President Harvey Smithville restated the policy 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.”

With recent deaths at both LSU and MIT due to alcohol poisoning, the issue of drinking at fraternity parties has caused significant concerns from many.

Three students from the Alpha Beta Zeta fraternity, Press Martin, Al Amalek, and Rob Smith were admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with alcohol poisoning after a party at the ABZ house according to the university public relations office.

Martin and Smith were released from the hospital on Monday morning while Amalek is still there and listed in critical condition.

A number of witnesses say alcohol was being consumed by those diagnosed. Based on these findings, the fraternity and all its activities on campus are to be suspended.

Addison, a fellow brother, is shocked that this incident has occurred and does not believe that the entire fraternity should be held responsible for the actions of a few.

Conversely, Interfraternity Council president Bart Addison issued the statement, “we wholeheartedly agree with President Smithville that alcohol has no place at fraternity parties.”

Alongside the council’s support, the university might also increase its police patrols of fraternity houses on the weekends.