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.
