From security to EMT and shuttle bus service, TKE is improvising on ways to ensure the most out of our parties here at CU.

This articles relates to how we can improve upon our party scene.

  Risk: A situation involving some sort of exposure or danger to someone committing a questionable action. Based off of my experience so far at CU, I’ve come to the realization that college involves a lot of risks. Primarily, the risks present themselves through one of the greatest aspects of college - parties. From deciding to go out a night or two before a midterm to your actions at a party, these peculiar social situations place students under a lot of risk concerning their grades, safety, and reputation.

Anyone that goes to CU knows that this university has gained the reputation as one of the top party schools within the nation. To the school's administration it’s a rather undesirable reputation, however to a lot of students, it’s one of the highlights of attending CU. From syllabus week to Halloween to St. Patrick’s day and even 4/20, there are several occasions throughout the year that high inebriation seems to spread all throughout Boulder. With that being said, it’s safe to say that being inebriated can lead to carelessness as well. People get so caught up in the moment, more times than not with a numbed mindset, and don’t always realize what they get themselves caught up in. It’s a shame because the social atmosphere here in Boulder is unlike anything I’ve experienced growing up back home in Nevada. However, all it takes is a few careless people to completely kill the positive vibes that flow through this town.

As a starting member for an upcoming fraternity here at CU, my brothers and I are certainly improvising on ways to avoid any of the controversy or drama that revolves around excessive partying. Although everything I’m about to list pretty much seems like common sense, it’s still amazing to see how much of a difference small changes can make. To start, we don’t have an official fraternity house in Boulder yet, so that leaves us with trying to throw our parties elsewhere such as open lots and the hookah lounge next to Half Fast, and that’s worked out pretty well so far. It ensures that we remain extra responsible because typically the establishment doesn’t belong to us and so we do our best to avoid any unwanted damage fees. We typically pay for security and make a guest list in order to prevent too many people from coming in. It’s actually opened up my eyes a bit as to how letting other guys into another’s fraternity party can really sabotage that house. A guy can come in, spike someone’s drink, and leave before that person begins to have a bad reaction. Although I feel that this rarely happens in Boulder, there are still people like that in this world that ruin a good time for everyone. After hearing about events where things like may happen, we have even established an EMT service for our parties. Vice-President Jerome (Jr.) Seitz, Joe Patch, and Aaron Smith are all certified EMT’s here at CU and are more than happy to provide service for those who would ever need it. And last but not least, frater Dave Soya owns his own shuttle bus service otherwise known as AllRides Colorado. Depending on where we throw our parties, we typically like to lend a hand to any inebriated people to make sure they get home safely.

Regardless of what reputation people like to place on CU, it is an incredible university. Just because were notorious for throwing huge parties on a frequent basis doesn’t mean that we're irresponsible or careless. Whenever something unfortunate does happen over the weekend, I feel as though it's the people who don't reside within Boulder's city limits who love to use that against us. I’d just like to outline all that TKE is doing to ensure a safer, more responsible party scene and I’m sure that the majority of Greek life here at CU is doing the same. I’m not trying to preach about things that everyone should already know, but I just wanted to recognize the people in Boulder that are helping to create the greatest and safest party experience possible at CU.