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[PiLambda1]

Of students arrested in '06, 1-in-3 were Greek members
By Rebecca K. Quigley | rebecca.quigley@onlineathens.com | Story updated at 10:55 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2007
One in three University of Georgia students that UGA and Athens-Clarke County police arrested in 2006 was a member of a fraternity or sorority, according to records the Athens Banner-Herald obtained through an open records request.

Greeks as a whole got caught breaking the law slightly more often than the overall student body, but twice as many fraternity members were arrested as sorority members, according to UGA police and UGA Greek Life Office records.

Fraternities with the most arrests were Pi Kappa Phi with 17, Theta Chi with 12 and Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma and Lambda Chi Alpha, each with 11 arrests.

Fewer sorority members were arrested, though Kappa Kappa Gamma topped the list with nine, followed by Delta Zeta with eight.

"I think it goes without saying that social organizations create more opportunities for students to become involved in activities that could result in some kind of adverse reaction," said Rodney Bennett, UGA vice president for student affairs.

"I'm not surprised that one in three arrests have been a person affiliated with a Greek organization," Bennett said.

Student affairs leaders should use the numbers as an opportunity to find out why that ratio is so high and how to make improvements, he said.

But because many fraternity and sorority members get good grades, administrators and Greek life leaders face a challenge getting those students to change their social habits to match their academic habits, Bennett said.

"Their social expectations are out of line with where they are academically," he said.

Fraternities and sororities have higher grade point averages than the general student body, according to UGA records.

So the argument that may work with other students - that alcohol problems will affect their grades - won't fly with many Greek organization members, Bennett said.

"You've got to think, 'OK, how am I going to handle that,' " he said. "It's a tough nut to crack."


GREEK ARRESTS

One in three University of Georgia students that UGA and Athens-Clarke County police arrested in 2006 was a member of a fraternity or sorority. Greeks got caught breaking the law at a higher rate than the student body as a whole, and twice the number of fraternity members as sorority members were arrested.

ARRESTS UNDERGRADS PERCENT

651 students 25,437 2.6

219 Greek members 5,416 4.0

454 male students 10,876 4.2

147 fraternity members 2,065 7.1

197 female students 14,248 1.4

72 sorority members 3,351 2.1

2006 ARRESTS BY FRATERNITY

Pi Kappa Phi: 17

Theta Chi: 12

Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha: 11 each

Chi Phi, Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon: 9 each

Beta Theta Pi: 7

Sigma Chi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Pi Kappa Alpha: 5 each

Sigma Nu, Phi Gamma Delta: 4 each

Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi: 3 each

Alpha Epsilon Pi: 2

Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Chi, Chi Psi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha: 1 each

2006 ARRESTS BY SORORITY

Kappa Kappa Gamma: 9

Delta Zeta: 8

Kappa Alpha Theta: 6

Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Mu, Kappa Delta: 5 each

Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega , Sigma Delta Tau: 4 each

Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Kappa: 3 each

Delta Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Chi Omega: 2 each

Sources: UGA police reports, Greek Life Office membership lists from 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years

[GammaZeta]

Ya know, I'm kind of sick of certain people making Lambda Chi Alpha look like a group of thugs on this board.

Seriously. Look at some of these posts, all of which are currently on the front page. Whether it's a vote of no confidence, insulting another chapter for choosing to LEGALLY drink, threatening others with bashing their heads in with a brick, or some suggestions that we hold "MLK DAY" parties.

Yes, I know. Not everyone can be as knowledgeable, insightful or contribute as much as I have to this forum. Yes, it can be intimidating trying to come up with posts as smart and savvy as mine are, but that is still no excuse for failing. Although most posters will never come close to acheiving the high standard that I have set, you can still provide rational posts that can be helpful in our discussions.

But maybe we should consider criminal activity off limits for a while? So we can reclaim the positivity that was once on this board.

[PiLambda1]

I have Google set to send me news articles with the words "Lambda
Chi Alpha" in them. This is what came tonite. I thought it was
interesting. As far as I'm concerned it makes the entire greek community
at UGA look bad.

I assure you if the article had been about a Brother rescuing and infant
from a burning building (or something equally moving) I would have posted
it...


PS - get over yourself...:-)

[GammaZeta]

Just because you can....

...doesn't mean you should.

[PiLambda1]

Knowing is half the battle...

Knowledge is power...

You must know of problems and acknowledge their existence before
you can hope to correct them...

[Ottor 246]

Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Yes, I know. Not everyone can be as knowledgeable, insightful or contribute as much as I have to this forum. Yes, it can be intimidating trying to come up with posts as smart and savvy as mine are, but that is still no excuse for failing. Although most posters will never come close to acheiving the high standard that I have set, you can still provide rational posts that can be helpful in our discussions.

You know what you're problem is, GZ? You lack confidence. It's not good to keep your feelings bottled up this way. Why don't you come out of your shell for once and tell us what you really think?

Has anyone thought of launching an investigation into the UGA police force to find out why they're unfairly targeting greeks for arrest? One in three sounds like a pretty high rate of arrest for a group which, by their own admission, has higher grades than the student body as a whole. Could it be someone has a grudge?

All I'm saying is there's usually more than one way to interpret a news story.

[GammaZeta]

My whole point is, why do we need such negativity?

Will it help this board if we are constantly flooded with negative articles about LXA?

I remember a few days ago one member said that they were concerned about potential members coming on this board and seeing negative posts. Well. Why wouldn't all these posts discourage someone?

[Ottor 246]

Originally Posted by GammaZeta

My whole point is, why do we need such negativity?

Will it help this board if we are constantly flooded with negative articles about LXA?

I remember a few days ago one member said that they were concerned about potential members coming on this board and seeing negative posts. Well. Why wouldn't all these posts discourage someone?

I guess sarcasm dosn't translate well to the written word. I agree with your post. I was just marvelling at the extent to which you are in touch with your own awesomeness.

[GammaZeta]

Ottor, I don't believe my god-like stature is up for debate. Yes, it is true that I have never been wrong while posting on this board, and that my opinions should be taken as LXA canon, but that doesn't mean people shouldn't try to prove me wrong.

After all, by trying to prove me wrong, people soon realize that through their own errors, that I am correct.

[LCA Pi Iota 026]

It seems that it the article is a bit negative but not towards Lambda Chi...if nothing else it looks bad on Pi Kappa Phi...it doesnt seem that it is a problem with nationals it just seems as if it falls on the active brothers..and the brothers before me were correct in the fact there needs to be inquiries as to why the police seem to be targeting greeks....

[Ottor 246]

<<NOTE: I think I read on GC, some time ago, that Indy was chosen as our HQ city because it was easily accessible by train to the greatest number of our chapters. With the communications tools we have at our disposal today, it shouln't matter if IHQ were on the moon. Answers that used to take weeks to get can now be back to us in minutes.>>

I agree with John G. that there are indications that there could be a problem here. So where are the UGA alumni, and why aren't they checking on it?

I have a general wariness of centralized government, and lean more toward the side of volunteer involvement and personal responsibility. Saying, "Why doesn't IHQ do something?" while you watch a chapter go down the tubes is (to me, anyway) the same as watching some street thug beat up an old lady and asking, "Where are the police?" You're already there...do something!

Regardless of how we structure our headquarters, common sense tells me it will never have the resources to monitor our chapters that closely. And they shouldn't. IHQ is not your mom. Recognize your problems, make a plan and FIX THEM.

Remember - the oath you took when you joined Lambda Chi does not expire when you get your degree. If you've got a brother with a problem, don't ask why somebody doesn't do something...step up and help him.

The sermon has ended. Go in peace.

[EM1843]

AMEN! HALELUJA!

[JoinerLxa]

I don't see any problem with posting "bad news" here. After all, the information
is readily available, and not mentioning it here makes it look like we're
"sweeping it under the rug"....something fraternities are known for doing
anyway.

An 18-yo rushee might even be impressed that a bunch of old geezers
(you're old if you're over 25yo) would even CARE what the frat boys are
doing. Unfortunately, others may say "Phi K Phi had the most arrests...
they must have the most fun...I'm going there!"

I would only have two suggestions:
- post more GOOD NEWS (like the brother rescuing the baby from the fire)
- keep the discussion civil, no need to make personal attacks. I know, this
is how American society is today (especially in politics), but some of us
still have hope that one day we'll return to the days when those who
disagree passionately can still be the best of friends, even fraternity
brothers.

Oh, and I think HQ is in Indy because the state of IN passed laws (tax,
incorporation, etc) favorable to national fraternity HQ's...thus about
half of them are there

RX this weekend! I can't wait!

[john1082]

See new thread

[OleMissGlitter]

Originally Posted by PiLambda1

Of students arrested in '06, 1-in-3 were Greek members


ARRESTS UNDERGRADS PERCENT

651 students 25,437 2.6

219 Greek members 5,416 4.0

454 male students 10,876 4.2

147 fraternity members 2,065 7.1

197 female students 14,248 1.4

72 sorority members 3,351 2.1

2006 ARRESTS BY FRATERNITY

Pi Kappa Phi: 17

Theta Chi: 12

Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha: 11 each

Chi Phi, Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon: 9 each

Beta Theta Pi: 7

Sigma Chi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Pi Kappa Alpha: 5 each

Sigma Nu, Phi Gamma Delta: 4 each

Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi: 3 each

Alpha Epsilon Pi: 2

Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Chi, Chi Psi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha: 1 each

2006 ARRESTS BY SORORITY

Kappa Kappa Gamma: 9

Delta Zeta: 8

Kappa Alpha Theta: 6

Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Mu, Kappa Delta: 5 each

Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega , Sigma Delta Tau: 4 each

Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Kappa: 3 each

Delta Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Chi Omega: 2 each

Sources: UGA police reports, Greek Life Office membership lists from 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years

Okay so maybe I'm just out of it, but I've never heard of a university doing this before in my life. Why in the world would it matter what chapters they belong to? Did they do one for other groups on campus like Student Gov't, Baptist Student Union, Habitat, Choir, etc? I think someone has WAY too much time on their hands if they sit around looking up which organization a student belongs to.