Sept. 15's editorial ("The drinking game") states that, "Fraternities and sororities foster values like maturity and independence in their members when they function more or less autonomously." However, Greek organizations have self-policed themselves for decades, with little effect, on the issue of underage drinking. It's about time universities and colleges paid more than lip service and the easy blind eye to alcohol and its abuse on campuses. My respects to Cornell - a university that enforces both its values and the law.
Tara Smith Whitworth\nParent of class of 2014 student
Read More
GARVIE: Medical and nursing students need support from U.Va. now more than ever
By Adeline Garvie | 51 minutes agoAlthough it should not have to fall on the University, it would serve the community well to make sure the vital fields we value so much do not dwindle in our future.
DUTTENHOFER: The major flaw in major applications
By Lucy Duttenhofer | 11 hours agoAlthough there is no stadium at the University that makes students feel like Olympic athletes competing for gold, the major declaration process does.
CASTAGNO: A tale of two Charlottesvilles
By Conall Costagno | YesterdayAssuring property-owners and renters that the spaces owned by them are safe and free of health and environmental concerns should be a top priority of any governing body.
