EDITORIAL: Calling their bluff

Being willing to work with theBeing willing to work with theLCE means Greekw have to aideBeing willing to work with theLCE means Greekw have to aideby their own alcohol policiesBeing willing to work with theLCE means Greekw have to aideby their own alcohol policies-or face the consequences.Being willing to work with theLCE means Greekw have to aideby their own alcohol policies-or face the consequences._____________________________ This fact has not been lost on leaders of the Greek community. They have repeatedly stated -- in this newspaper -- their willingness to work with the LCE to decrease underage drinking on campus while keeping their scene thriving. Now, however, it's time for these leaders to stop talking and take action. They have advanced numerous plans over the past few years, all purportedly aimed at curbing the serving of alcohol to minors at open parties that are the focal point for freshman fun on weekends. Sadly, their plans and policies haven't worked well enough to satisfy the letter of state law. And whether invited onto campus by administrators or not, the LCE has every right to do its appointed job. Greek leaders have two options: Beef up enforcement of existing policies so that underage drinking does not occur in their houses, or face the consequences of permitting underage students to imbibe illegally. It's a tough choice, and there may be a middle ground. In any event, this situation is clearly frustrating for all involved. It cannot -- and must not -- remain unaddressed.