UNT removes ban on alcohol

[Harry]

Members of fraternities and sororities at the University of North Texas are once again allowed to consume alcohol at Panhellenic events if they are of legal age, after university officials decided to remove a ban on alcohol that had been in place since February.

The ban was issued after a student suffered a serious injury in a fall at the Delta Sigma Phi house in January.

After the incident, a task force of students, alumni and advisers was formed to take a “serious look at the use of alcohol in our Greek culture,” said Kelley Reese, UNT spokeswoman.

The task force submitted recommendations to Elizabeth With, vice president of student affairs, who accepted the recommendations and told the dean of students and the chairman of the task force that the recommendations would be implemented, Reese said. The ban was lifted Aug. 19.

The recommendations mandate alcohol education regarding legal practices, increase severity of sanctions for violations and encourage bystander action if a student is in need of help.

“The university is now beginning to implement those recommendations to increase understanding — in the culture in Greek life and among our student body as a whole — about respecting and understanding the legal use of alcohol,” Reese said.

Read more: http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20130829-unt-removes-ban-on-alcohol.ece

[forevereagle]

All that discussion and butthurt and they lifted the ban before the first football game. Did we really think it would play out any differently?

[Mean Green Matt]

All that discussion and butthurt and they lifted the ban before the first football game. Did we really think it would play out any differently?

I don't know....assumptions are dangerous things to make for us NT fans....

[UNTexas]

When are they going to sell beer for the masses at the stadium? That will help attendance.

[oldguystudent]

When are they going to sell beer for the masses at the stadium? That will help attendance.

I vote for a Thirsty Thursday promotion at the Rice game.

[UNTexas]

I vote for a Thirsty Thursday promotion at the Rice game.

You have my vote!

[Green P1]

When are they going to sell beer for the masses at the stadium? That will help attendance.

I'm sure the Greeks would just buy it in the stadium then head back to the hill to drink it.

[UNT90]

All that discussion and butthurt and they lifted the ban before the first football game. Did we really think it would play out any differently?

Yes, we did.

It is good to see that UNT appears to be growing up, albeit by taking baby steps.

[gksmith]

- hangover after game.