When it is your turn you have to do it too. Before this, there have never been any problems. He said after Thornton's death he and his friends decided to cancel a birthday celebration. Many students said they no longer plan to attempt the feat of 21 shots in a night and are discouraging their friends from doing it as well. But this tradition is not limited to men.
Women also participate in what some students are calling a questionable ritual.
I wanted to have a good time and to accomplish the goal and afterwards I realized it is more alcohol than anyone ever needs to get drunk - it only makes you sick. Other students said even though they did not drink all 21 shots on their birthdays, they certainly felt the effects of the inundation of alcohol in their systems. Fraternity members said they are concerned that the recent tragedy will reflect poorly on the Greek system. He was a normal guy out with his friends. The Interfraternity Council has many programs in place to promote safety.