South Carolina’s College of Charleston Bans Alcohol at Greek Events

September 7, 2016

No more beer pong for fraternities and sororities at the College of Charleston, at least for now.

The South Carolina college announced this week it is suspending alcohol at all functions for Greek organizations after a series of incidents ranging from disruptive parties to students getting medical treatment for drinking too much.

Local news outlets report college President Glenn McConnell sent a letter saying the ban is in effect until a school review of the Greek system. Members of Greek organizations also will have to receive instruction on substance abuse and high-risk behaviors.

School spokesman Mike Robertson said there is no timetable for completing the review.

The ban affects about 3,200 members of Greek organizations. The college has about 10,000 undergraduates.

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  • September 7, 2016 at 3:41 pm
    integrity matters says:
    Apparently, alcohol use is okay for the 6800 students. It's hard to believe that only 32% of the student population parties.
  • September 7, 2016 at 2:17 pm
    Jax Agent says:
    Well, let's see what we've got here. College with enrollment of students primarily age 18 - 22. Legal drinking age is 21. Vast majority of undergrads fall in the 'under 21'... read more

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