Panhel votes to endorse BYOB policy

The Panhellenic Council voted unanimously last night to endorse the InterFraternity Council's "Bring Your Own Beer" policy. According to Panhel President Lissette Calderon, this is the first time Panhel has ever voted to endorse BYOB. Past Panhel councils have hesitated to support the policy because they questioned whether it could be adequately enforced, she explained. This Panhel decided it was time to "take a stand," however, and to vote in favor of the policy because "something had to be done." "The bottom line is that it's all an issue of liability for any drinking accidents that might occur," the Wharton junior said. Calderon also said Panhel's vote marks a new trend in the council. "It was a big step for the Panhel," she said. "It's encouraging for us to stand up for our actions. For a long time we just followed the wave of what the IFC was doing. "It's no longer IFC's policy, it's also our policy," she continued, adding that Panhel and the IFC will work closely together to enforce BYOB "to the best of our ability." Calderon acknowledged, though, that there have been problems with enforcing the policy so far. "We're definitely in a stage of transition," she said. Greek Alumni Council officers enforce BYOB policy. But Calderon said Panhel plans to work with GAC "to the best of our ability."