Beta Theta Pi Closes Pepperdine Chapter (Alcohol)

[PeppyGPhiB]

Only about 15% of the students at Pepperdine are CoC. There are many other denominations, but a lot of students don't even claim a religious affiliation. I partied plenty when I was there, and I lived on campus all four years. If your roommates ratted on you, it sounds like you just had crummy roommates. I know there are plenty of goodie-goodies there, though, that are sheltered beyond belief, so I don't doubt what you say.

You should know, though, that Beta was always in trouble at Pepperdine. From 1996 to 2000 when I was there, and many times since. And it wasn't always for small stuff. The school looked the other way on the partying for years, but there were allegations of sexual assault I heard about, too, and then this drinking at the recruitment event. That was just sloppy; they took on the responsibility of guys they were just meeting through rush and should have been watching them like a hawk knowing that alcohol had been such an issue for the chapter historically. I do hope that Beta returns to Pepperdine some day - our chapter did a lot of stuff with you guys, and no doubt the "scene" is probably hurting for the lack of another fraternity. But for a chapter to succeed at Pepperdine, it has to learn how to play the game; plenty of chapters have been able to learn, but we've lost a few along the way.

ETA: BTW, when did you graduate? I have a feeling (since it sounds like you were in the local) it was before my time, and if that's the case, the school has progressed quite a bit since then. The student body has become more moderate/liberal and tolerant.