[DigitalAngel126]

"IFC adviser Rob Turning said IFC's response could be severe, because of Lambda Chi's four-week probation period before Spring Break for a similar situation." (From bsudailynews.com).

I agree that punishments should be severe, in accordance with the offense. BUT I also know how Rob is and won't be surprised if something TOO drastic happens.

I also understand that the poilice were called because of a noise violation and that they weren't 'targeting' a fraternity, but what's done is done - - and it would now only be fair to check up on the other houses. I can tell you of at least 5 (if not more) fraternity houses I drank/partied at (underage), and had they been busted, would've had the same headlines as this current situation. To me, it's fair to punish everyone or no one - - in this case Lambda Chi being splashed all over the papers when they're not the only house (by far!) doing this type of thing.

When I went to Ball State, Lambda Chi wasn't one of the houses I partied at, but I did know a few of them. They didn't seem to ever get in trouble, most of them were very upstanding guys, and I don't think I ever saw an inkling of an out of control party at the house. Goes to show how much different pledge classes/exec boards change a chapter, huh?

In a non-related hijack, this saddens me. Yes, they brought it on themselves, yes they didn't register the party (it's a wierd process, but I do remember it from when I was a student), and yes, they deserve their punishment...But BSU's greek life seems to be going down the tubes. This is the 6th or 7th house in 2-3 years that has been suspended, been on serious probation, or lost it's charter!! In fact, I was in muncie this past weekend, and driving down Riverside ("Frat Row", I suppose) is like going down a street full of empty houses. There are 3 in a row that are vacant, one across the street, etc. Something needs to be done!

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