IFC Addresses Files Charged Against FIJI and ATO

There has been a lot of buzz about Fiji and ATO being charged in connection with the death of Joseph Dado. But what does the Interfraternity Council think about all of this? What’s their involvement been?

The IFC issued a press release today regarding the recent charges filed against Phi Gamma Delta and Alpha Tau Omega.

The press release stated;

At this time both Phi Gamma Delta and Alpha Tau Omega fraternities will remain under IFC suspension until the completion of criminal court proceedings. This action is a standard procedure of the IFC Peer Review Board, which serves to adjudicate violations of IFC policy. During this time, neither fraternity may vote in council business or host social events.

The press release also said that, after Fiji and ATO are finished with the court proceedings, both fraternities will be referred to the IFC Peer Review Board, which will determine whether or not any further sanctions need to be made in response to each organization violating the IFC Social Policy. This process is completely separate from the investigation that is currently taking place.

http://nittanywhiteout.com Devon

What a freaking joke. So long, personal responsibility. The only person who should be punished for what happened is the deceased.
Courtney

I would like for either the IFC or the DA to state whether or not Dado was given alcohol while at his sister’s apartment and if so approximately how much
greek #3

this is not standard procedure. SAE was not on suspension when they were caught hazing pledges (which is illegal). Luke Pierce is making the rules up as he goes. Tau Epsilon Phi wasn’t suspended and hardley anyone knew about it until they beat the charge in court. Lets see how Luke feels when they bust his house
- greek
  
  You are wrong this is standard procedure. You didn’t do your research very well. According to the March 23rd article in the collegian SAE was suspended after their hazing incident. Check it out for yourself. http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2009/03/23/frats_face_suspensions.aspx
  
  Excuse me if I’m wrong but I believe serving alcohol to underages is MORE punishable by law and is completely illegal. Stop being disgruntled and learn your facts.
- http://www.pennstateifc.com Luke Pierce
  
  To clarify, my fraternity was suspended immediately after the hazing incident the spring semester.
  
  If you have anything else you would like to have clarified, please feel free to send me an e-mail at president.ifc@gmail.com
Dj Ryan

It’s a shame that anyone is getting charged but that’s the way society works. Someone has to get in trouble.
GTWMA

Some people have a really bizarre sense of personal responsibility. Serving a minor is illegal. If someone is visibly intoxicated, it’s being personally responsible to cut them off. It’s personally irresponsible to continue giving them alcohol, whether you are in a bar or in your home.

Giving a damn about people doesn’t start AFTER they die. Show responsibility before that happens.
GTWMA

Now we know from the police investigation that Dado and his friends are reported not to have been drinking at his sister’s apartment.
Greek

Actually, we now know they did drink at the sisters, that is why the sister’s roommate was charged. Also the Univ Police spokeperson Lisa Powers said “there wasn’t enough evidence to charge anyone with underage drinking” Huh? the 3 kids with Dado admitted to drinking underage, isn’t that enough evidence? If he smoked pot than how did it not show up in the autospy. Way to many holes here.
GTWMA

Not according to the official police timeline in the paper today:

“Dado’s friends told police that about 1:15 a.m., Dado got a text message from Townsend, 21, inviting him to a party at Fiji, at 319 N. Burrowes Road on campus. While walking to Fiji, they stopped at Dado’s sister’s apartment to use the bathroom.”
Greek

yeah the Collegian is always correct! And they never rush to judge Greeks