LSU President reinstates alcohol ban on Greeks, says they did not take it seriously

LSU President F. King Alexander announced Thursday that the university will reinstate an alcohol ban at fraternity and sorority parties on campus until at least January 2018, citing revelations in recent days that some students had not "absorbed the severity and seriousness of the current situation."

After LSU freshman Maxwell Gruver died last month, in an incident police said was the result of alcohol poisoning and hazing at the Phi Delta Theta house, Alexander froze all Greek activities, ranging from philanthropy to parties.

In the weeks that followed, restrictions were gradually lifted. Last weekend was the first time since Gruver's death that fraternities and sororities were allowed to have parties with alcohol again, provided they engage in educational safety workshops and abide by security and ID checks. The ban on alcohol at parties was lifted one month after Gruver's death, and one day after 10 men were arrested on misdemeanor hazing counts. One member of the fraternity was also booked with negligent homicide.

Alexander said in a letter to Greek students that he has learned new information that made him reconsider the decision to allow drinking at parties.

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