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What Thrasher’s Ban on Greek Life Means for FSU Students

Sara Monaghan
Felicity Warner
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FSU chapter.

This article does not reflect the views or opinions of Her Campus FSU.

The Greek Life community at Florida State University has been rocked after multiple substantial events occurred this past week in Tallahassee, FL. Last Friday, Andrew Coffey, a pledge at Florida State’s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, was found unresponsive and later died after attending an off-campus party. On Monday, Garrett John Marcy, a brother of Florida State’s Chapter of Phi Delta Theta, was arrested on charges of drug trafficking after cocaine was found in his apartment of the fraternity house. 

After two major Greek life incidents, Florida State University President John Thrasher announced in a press conference this morning that all Greek activities were to be suspended immediately, and indefinitely.

Courtesy: Tallahassee Democrat

 

What this means for fraternity and sorority members

In a statement posted on the website of FSU’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, there is a list of events and activities that are officially prohibited. These include, but are not limited to:

  • No Chapter Meetings
  • No Chapter organized tailgates
  • No philanthropy/community service events
  • No intramural sports
  • No participation in Market Wednesday activities
  • No organization in homecoming

During the suspension, fraternities and sororities will be allowed to:

  • Remain as residents in their fraternity or sorority house
  • Continue their meal service if they have a meal plan
  • Attend leadership classes
  • Attend judicial and conduct hearings

A full list of the prohibited events/activities can be found here.

 

The future of Greek Life at FSU

In the coming weeks, the Division of Student Affairs will create and implement new measures and standards for fraternities and sororities.

“For this suspension to end, there will need to be a new normal for Greek life at the University,” President Thrasher said. “There must be a new culture, and our students must be full participants in creating it….They must work with us and demonstrate they fully understand the serious obligation they have to exercise responsible conduct.”

A video of President Thrasher’s announcement can be found here.

Go Noles.
Felicity was previously the Style Editor for Her Campus Media. Felicity graduated in May of 2018 from Florida State University with a double major in Editing, Writing, & Media and Media/Communication Studies. Before joining the team full-time, Felicity was a staff writer, content editor, the managing editor, and the campus correspondent throughout her four years at the FSU chapter. She has interned with Better Homes & Gardens, Sarasota Magazine, and Sachs Media Group during her college career. In her spare time, Felicity likes to explore new coffee shops, go to any local concert, or hunt for new finds at her favorite thrift stores. Felicity was previously the Style Editor for Her Campus Media. Felicity graduated in May of 2018 from Florida State University with a double major in Editing, Writing, & Media and Media/Communication Studies. Before joining the team full-time, Felicity was a staff writer, content editor, the managing editor, and the campus correspondent throughout her four years at the FSU chapter. She has interned with Better Homes & Gardens, Sarasota Magazine, and Sachs Media Group during her college career. In her spare time, Felicity likes to explore new coffee shops, go to any local concert, or hunt for new finds at her favorite thrift stores.