Letter to the editor:
Editorial does not represent views of Greeks
Issue date: 11/23/09 Section: OpinioNation
Dear Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Profitt:
Once I read the article [Editor’s note: Jenny Serwach’s column is an opinion piece.] that Jennifer Serwach wrote in the paper on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, I reacted with the thought that the article was written by someone overwhelmed with complete unfamiliarity with the Greek system and utter disregard for the concept of crime and punishment. Knowing Miss Serwach in the way I do, former Greek Council secretary and active member of the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority, she is clearly a member of this so called judicial system that does “more harm than good.” The Office of Greek Life does acknowledge her as an active member of the Greek system, but would like to make it known that these opinions in the article are that of Miss Serwach alone. They do not represent the beliefs of the Greek Council, Student Life or the Greek community.
It has been voiced and understood that the Greeks on this campus are held to a higher standard. The incident that Miss Serwach speaks of that “no one to go to for help in this situation,” happened in the residence halls and that is the original jurisdiction of housing. Now, because certain people involved are Greek, they are also held to that higher standard which is why they are brought to the Greek Judicial Board. The Greek community doesn’t want nor does it agree with stereotypes of being drinkers, partiers or the “Animal House” portrayal. When the Greek Council is aware of any infractions that involve such things, it is taken very seriously to find out what really happened and get the issue resolved as soon as possible. The Greek Judicial Board hearings are meant to listen to the arguments made by the parties involved and make a decision of punishment off of that, if any are necessary. One thing Miss Serwach neglected to include in her article is that she is one of the girls that were involved with the incident for which they were taken to Judicial Board.
On the issue of the meetings and hearings being opened or closed; our Greek Council meetings are always open to the public. The University lawyers have given the clearance for judicial hearings to be open or closed at the council’s discretion. Most of the time we have them closed specifically so there isn’t peoples issues being made public, which is exactly what Miss Serwach asked for, not having “…their typical college drama be made into a public fiasco.” Lastly, on her statement that “no one was breathalyzed…” and “…no proof that any of them were drinking…”, beer cans (no matter the amount) were found and no one that was there was 21 years of age or older. These people involved should be lucky to not be dealing with legal matters and M.I.P’s in the actual legislative court systems.
Keith Hazel
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Greek Council President
Once I read the article [Editor’s note: Jenny Serwach’s column is an opinion piece.] that Jennifer Serwach wrote in the paper on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, I reacted with the thought that the article was written by someone overwhelmed with complete unfamiliarity with the Greek system and utter disregard for the concept of crime and punishment. Knowing Miss Serwach in the way I do, former Greek Council secretary and active member of the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority, she is clearly a member of this so called judicial system that does “more harm than good.” The Office of Greek Life does acknowledge her as an active member of the Greek system, but would like to make it known that these opinions in the article are that of Miss Serwach alone. They do not represent the beliefs of the Greek Council, Student Life or the Greek community.
It has been voiced and understood that the Greeks on this campus are held to a higher standard. The incident that Miss Serwach speaks of that “no one to go to for help in this situation,” happened in the residence halls and that is the original jurisdiction of housing. Now, because certain people involved are Greek, they are also held to that higher standard which is why they are brought to the Greek Judicial Board. The Greek community doesn’t want nor does it agree with stereotypes of being drinkers, partiers or the “Animal House” portrayal. When the Greek Council is aware of any infractions that involve such things, it is taken very seriously to find out what really happened and get the issue resolved as soon as possible. The Greek Judicial Board hearings are meant to listen to the arguments made by the parties involved and make a decision of punishment off of that, if any are necessary. One thing Miss Serwach neglected to include in her article is that she is one of the girls that were involved with the incident for which they were taken to Judicial Board.
On the issue of the meetings and hearings being opened or closed; our Greek Council meetings are always open to the public. The University lawyers have given the clearance for judicial hearings to be open or closed at the council’s discretion. Most of the time we have them closed specifically so there isn’t peoples issues being made public, which is exactly what Miss Serwach asked for, not having “…their typical college drama be made into a public fiasco.” Lastly, on her statement that “no one was breathalyzed…” and “…no proof that any of them were drinking…”, beer cans (no matter the amount) were found and no one that was there was 21 years of age or older. These people involved should be lucky to not be dealing with legal matters and M.I.P’s in the actual legislative court systems.
Keith Hazel
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Greek Council President
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Julie
posted 11/23/09 @ 11:17 AM EST
Great job Keith! Greeks are held to a higher standard and they should be. Let us all try to remember this as we partake in certain actvities with our brothers and sisters. (Continued…)
Timothy Mason
posted 12/07/09 @ 12:04 PM EST
I am writing to express my disappointment with the Fashion Forward column. Not only are these columns poorly written, rarely do they discuss the world of fashion. (Continued…)
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