Alcohol Restrictions for U. of Idaho Delta Sigma Phi

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Two alcohol-related deaths at the U. of Idaho have led to restrictions and certain requirements being place on the Delta Sigma Phi chapter there, according to a story in the Casper, Wyoming paper (excerpt below). An increase in alumni supervision / involvement will be required.


University imposes alcohol restrictions on fraternity

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house at the University of Idaho will be restricted from having alcohol on its property until 2006 because of the motorcycle deaths of two students earlier this year.

Members of the chapter must also participate in alcohol education programs and sponsor a campus-wide program on how alcohol abuse can influence campus social culture, Dean of Students Bruce Pitman said.

An alumni group will be charged with making sure the fraternity lives up to its obligations.

''There hasn't been much alumni supervision of this chapter in the last year or two,'' Pitman said.

Tests showed that Jason Yearout, 20, of Boise, had a blood-alcohol content of 0.16 in the early morning hours of Sept. 19, when he ran his motorcycle into a low wall. The accident pitched Yearout and his passenger, Jack Shannon, 19, also of Boise, off the bike - killing both.

Criminal or civil charges may still be brought against the fraternity or individual members for possible involvement in fostering underage drinking.

Most of the alcohol was consumed at a party off campus that was not sponsored by the fraternity, Pitman said. But there was some fraternity involvement at another off-campus party where members had gathered to watch a pay-per-view boxing match. Some fraternity members apparently took a collection to buy alcohol, Pitman said.

A student alcohol task force has been organized to discuss campus social culture and possible strategies to curb irresponsible drinking. Pitman said the group has been meeting weekly. . . .

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http://www.casperstartribune.net/apd...wire_num=82376