Alpha Tau Omega disgraces Greek life, and by doing so, creates a concurrent reputation of sexual assault carried out by fraternity brothers, many of whom are staunchly opposed to the actions of the accused rapists.
By Sean Hartman
A disappointing day for UCF Knights, as the Office of Student Conduct has decided to lift the ban on a thrice-suspended fraternity, after two Alpha Tau Omega members raped an innocent woman during a party.
Alexander Garces and Antonio Candido are brothers of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and have been accused of raping a female party-goer.
The rape by the two Alpha Tau brothers was forceful, and a third brother apparently watched and did nothing according to reports.
This is the third time Alpha Tau Omega has been suspended. After the latest suspension and reinstatement of the frat, some are wondering if UCF needs to abolish the campus group for good.
Yet in an era of rape culture, where UCF seeks to portray itself as pro-woman and anti-sexual assault, the UCF Office of Student Conduct seems to be okay with allowing fraternities like Alpha Tau Omega to continue hurting these women.
What is the purpose of UCF supporting the Green Dot Movement or It’s On Us, when you refuse to punish those who engage in the activities you swear to defend us from?
Alpha Tau Omega disgraces Greek life, and by doing so, creates a concurrent reputation of sexual assault carried out by fraternity brothers, many of whom are staunchly opposed to the actions of the accused rapists.
So is it not time for UCF to expel Alpha Tau Omega? If you agree, call the UCF Office of Student Conduct at 407-823-4638 or email them at st_condu@ucf.edu.
This cannot stand.
Sean Hartman is a Junior at the University of Central Florida, studying Political Science. He previously served as the Vice President of the Southwest Florida Young Republicans and as Assistant Regional Coordinator to the Ted Cruz For President campaign. He described himself as a “Professional Political Nuisance” and labels his political views as “classical liberalism”.
