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“My chapter has a rule: no liquor at rush, no shots during pledge ed,” says Chris, a current junior. “We do beer and seltzer only. It’s less cool, sure. But no one has gone to the hospital in two years.”

But the line between brotherhood and harm is thin. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 40% of college students report binge drinking in the past month. In fraternities, that number is significantly higher—and shots are the primary vehicle. fratmen shots

That synchronization matters. In fraternity lore, refusing a shot can be read as disloyalty. Taking one—even poorly—shows courage. “My chapter has a rule: no liquor at