I’m a Drake grad (JO’ 96) and did not join a frat while there. I don’t understand the mentality Nate displayed here, that the need to belong is so strong that he was willing to knowingly put his life in jeopardy. Is the desire to be called a brother really that all-encompassing? Sure, the guys who conducted this little exercise are stupid and partially responsible, but come on… Nate’s big enough to be away at college, he should be big enough to display at least a hint of common sense.

This makes me sick. Clearly you have no involvement or familiarity with what the greek systems stands for. You pass judgement based solely on your “frat stereotypes”. Is drinking part of the greek system. Unfortunately in many cases yes. I can argue that the collegiate experience in general, greek or non-greek, involves drinking and risky activities. We all make choices, good or bad.

It is a time in life where you are faced with mounting pressures and decisions. A period of growth and developing maturity. I do not see the point of degrading the greek system, specifically Phi Delta Theta, for the mistakes which were made here. Punishment to those involved and fair judgment are in order. Believe me when I say the national fraternity will come down on the chapter very hard, with possible charter revocation. Hopefully it will not come to that, but Phi Delt will no doubt be under the microscope for quite some time due to these unfortunate events.

There are bad eggs in every fraternity and sorority just like there are bad eggs in every residence hall. Guess what, there are bad eggs in life too. It does not go away when you enter the real world. It is part of life and we learn to deal with them. Ease off on your greek bashing and lets let the proper authorities and those involved sort things out and appropriate punishments dealt.

So let’s just say again that yes, thank god no one died, and let the administration and proper authorities handle this in whatever way they see fit.

This generalization is completely biased and unfair to the men of Phi Delta Theta. You cannot judge all members based on the actions of a few. These types of behaviors may or may not only happen within this particular house – this incident could he facing any house. Let us all learn from it and let the proper administrations make the best possible decision.”

No, but we can judge them by their chosen representatives. Look who they have for a President. Nate Pastorik has been accused of a wide variety of shady activity. He was picked up on a public intox this past year and is currently on probation for a criminal mischief charge.
(see Iowa Courts Online)
So, he’s the President of this frat. The Phi Delts chose him to represent their house. Should we be surprised by the events that have transpired?

This generalization is completely biased and unfair to the men of Phi Delta Theta. You cannot judge all members based on the actions of a few. These types of behaviors may or may not only happen within this particular house – this incident could he facing any house. Let us all learn from it and let the proper administrations make the best possible decision.