06-07-2016, 12:07 PM
Whether Stanford was negligent or not, I have a feeling they will be named in a suit alleging as much, so maybe we will find out in court whether Stanford was negligent, though, more likely, I would have to believe Stanford would settle such a suit with a nondisclosure agreement as part of the terms.
With regards to the original poster's points, though I see some merits to an officially sanctioned Greek system, I have a feeling that in response to episodes such as the Turner case, the University will increase restrictions on fraternities, until eventually they are either outlined outright or de facto (FWIW, I was not a fraternity member as a student).
That being said, I think fraternities and sororities are a symptom of a broader challenge that is faced by any organization where a large number of young people are congregated and given freedoms and responsibilities for the first time in their life. You might try to strip out the Greek system from the university, but by definition, you cannot strip away 7,000 18-22 year olds living away from home for the first time.
In the best case scenario, the Greek system can be co-opted into establishing a culture of responsibility that encourages responsible alcohol consumption and a mutually respectful approach to dating and sex. By providing mentorship and setting good examples, the Greek system could play a very positive role in preventing these sorts of problems. The key is getting to there from where we are now.
BC
With regards to the original poster's points, though I see some merits to an officially sanctioned Greek system, I have a feeling that in response to episodes such as the Turner case, the University will increase restrictions on fraternities, until eventually they are either outlined outright or de facto (FWIW, I was not a fraternity member as a student).
That being said, I think fraternities and sororities are a symptom of a broader challenge that is faced by any organization where a large number of young people are congregated and given freedoms and responsibilities for the first time in their life. You might try to strip out the Greek system from the university, but by definition, you cannot strip away 7,000 18-22 year olds living away from home for the first time.
In the best case scenario, the Greek system can be co-opted into establishing a culture of responsibility that encourages responsible alcohol consumption and a mutually respectful approach to dating and sex. By providing mentorship and setting good examples, the Greek system could play a very positive role in preventing these sorts of problems. The key is getting to there from where we are now.
BC