My campus hasn't had greek houses since the early 70's. They now have designated halls in the dorms that brothers/sisters can live on if they choose.
So the idea of a "dry house" doesn't bother the chapters there. They have had to deal with this for years (you can't just walk the halls drinking, not to say this didn't occasionally happen). So their events and parties are held off campus. *One exception: the chapters do have chapter rooms in the dorms also, but their tiny. Mixers and rush parties are often held in these rooms when the chapter knows approximately how many people will be squeezed in there.*
The biggest party of the year is hosted by one of the frats. It's a Buffalo Bash, and is held off campus every year. They even make arrangements with the school to have a bus drive to and from the event in case anyone needs a ride. Most of the people I know just had designated drivers.
So you can still party, it just takes some more planning sometimes. Be creative.
I do think that adults should be allowed to have a drink in their home. But until the image of Greek life is turned around a little, we'll just have to suffer. I mean, if it comes down to possibly losing the housing, and the chapter existing at your school, isn't it worth it?
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