The Greek community is considering accident prevention after an Alpha Phi Sorority member fell off the roof of her sorority house.
According to a Boulder Police Department news release, Rachel Anne Feucht, a 20-year-old sophomore communication major, received her second minor in possession of alcohol ticket after falling the morning of Saturday, Feb. 20.
Jon Robert Stroker, a 21-year-old junior advertising major and Theta Xi Fraternity member, was charged with serving alcohol to Feucht, according to the news release.
Marc Stine, CU-Boulder Greek advocate, said the Interfraternity Council is looking into the actions of fraternities before moving forward.
�The IFC is reviewing all of the social activities and personal activities taking place in fraternity houses,� Stine said. �We will discuss with the chapter presidents to see if actions need to be taken.�
Feucht declined to comment on accident prevention and said she didn�t know who the Alpha Phi president is. Alpha Phi members could not release the contact information of their president.
Teghan Binnings , a 20-year-old junior political science major and the internal vice president of the Panhellenic Executive Board, said sorority members are required to attend alcohol awareness presentations.
�We have programs in place all new members go through,� Binnings said. �They attend a presentation that addresses alcohol awareness. We keep girls educated on what they can do to keep themselves safe.�
Stine said incidents similar to the fall at the Alpha Phi house happen outside of the Greek system as well.
�It happens in the dorms, too,� Stine said. �People fall out windows, fall down stairs, because they are intoxicated.�
Brendan Hurley, a 19-year-old freshman architectural engineering major and member of the Acacia Fraternity, said incidents like the Alpha Phi fall can be prevented in the future.
�Well, the first thing is people have to have common sense,� Hurley said. �It comes down to not drinking a lot when people go out and party.�
Hurley said limiting alcohol at events could keep people safe.
�People should limit the amount of alcohol given at parties,� Hurley said. �People also need to go with a friend so they can watch over each other.�
Binnings said looking out for friends in situations involving alcohol is key.
�I think the most important thing is to look out for each other if there is alcohol present,� Binnings said. �Know your limits and your surroundings.�
Stine said students should monitor their drinking to stay safe.
�One, people shouldn�t drink so much,� Stine said. �Two, whether they�ve been drinking or not, they should stay off roofs.�
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Jennifer Retter at Jennifer.retter@colorado.edu.
