The majority of fraternities have gone dry this semester, resulting in sororities throwing parties to compensate for the lack of events hosted by fraternities.
Normally, the Snevets Panhellenic Council (SPC) would prevent sororities from having alcohol at any of their events, but SPC decided to suspend the rules due to the dire circumstances. “Most of us really need something to let off steam,” said Becca Avalon, President of the Snevets Panhellenic Council. “We thought that with fraternities being unable to throw parties, this would be the best option for us.”
All of the sororities on Snevets campus are working to determine which existing parties previously hosted by fraternities they wish to take over. Some sororities already know what parties they want to host, but others are undecided. Chi Chi Chi wishes to host the annual Spookyween party, and Tau Beta Alpha wants to take over the Salmon and Wine party. However, some sororities, such as Lambda Mu Nu are unsure about which party to host. “A lot of our sisters enjoy attending the soap party, but a lot of us also like attending the color party,” said Sasha West, Social Chair of Lambda Mu Nu.
Both sorority sisters and fraternity brothers like the idea of this change to campus. “It’s nice to be able to party at your own house,” said Dana Fredricks, a sister of Gamma Gamma Delta. “It’s a lot more comforting to puke in your own toilet than at some random frat party that your roommate dragged you to.” Additionally, Ralph Ederson, brother of Zeta Sigma Epsilon, spoke positively of the change to norm. “Normally, I’d need ratio to get into parties, but now I just show up and there are tons of girls and free alcohol. I love it. Maybe we should be dry more often.”
However, not everyone on campus is a fan of the change: unaffiliated girls on Snevets campus are disappointed. “Do you know how hard it is to find three guys on campus?” said Katrina Sampson. “I’m going to parties to meet guys — how should I know them already?” Unaffiliated girls are a small demographic at Snevets, occupying about 10% of the student body.
With the impending success of sororities hosting parties, SPC has already begun discussions with IFC to make this change permanent.
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