... both a violation of university policy. In November 2001 Nathan A. Roberts, a junior at Ohio State University died of alcohol poisoning after celebrating his 21st birthday. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau. All of these deaths are very tragic and they all hold one connection; they are all linked to a fraternity or sorority. These are just a few examples of how fraternities and sororities contribute to dangerous drinking habits that can lead to death. "Every year since 1970, a young man or woman has died during an activity related to fraternity or sorority pledging."1 There are also many deaths on college campuses that are related to binge drinking. Fraternities and sororities have always contributed to binge drinking on campus, but are now taking measures to curb it. The impact of these measures, and their effectiveness, is questionable. Fraternities have been a staple among college campuses for as ...

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