April 1, 2005

Fraternity Leaders Oppose Rule That Would Postpone Rush Activities in Bid to Curb Alcohol Abuse

By ELIZABETH F. FARRELL

National and local fraternity leaders have denounced new standards meant to curb drinking and hazing at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

University officials came under increased pressure to respond to fraternity problems following the alcohol-related death of a freshman pledge, Lynn Gordon Bailey Jr., at Boulder's Chi Psi house in September. Administrators at Boulder approved the standards this month and said Greek organizations would lose their university privileges if they did