The footage includes bar fights as well as people getting hit by cars. The half-hour video required 100 hours of footage, taken mostly by police officers at last summer's Greek Reunion. I think the greek organizations drink as much as others. Nickols said he goes out twice a week, usually on weekends. His fraternity also hosts Derby Days, an annual party on its front lawn that draws close to 1,000 people.
Alcohol is served.
Reconciling a seemingly paradoxical stance on alcohol is Sigma Chi's definition of responsible drinking. The fraternity advocates drinking only in moderation and being aware of one's limits, as well as discouraging the abuse of alcohol. Sigma Chi has taken a big step in promoting alcohol education by preventing the problems of abuse. A recent Substance Free 2000 Initiative has also discouraged alcohol consumption. Going dry helps fraternities upkeep their buildings by exposing the structures to less wear and tear that typically results from parties where alcohol is served, Hemingway said.