<p>This kind of event is not new to W&L. It is likely that most graduates from the past several decades can recall a similar incident occurring while they attended W&L. The school really does need to take action to change the off campus partying culture. Reforming the honor code might help, but with so many students living off campus, recurring incidents are inevitable. Also, aside from the driver, application of the honor code to DUI seems impractical. Who would be subject to expulsion in these incidents? Everyone at the party? How could it be proven whether someone knew if a driver was sober? The most practical answer is to build on campus dorms, which will significantly reduce DUI. Most top tier LACs in W&L’s peer group provide on campus housing for at least 3 years. W&L has the resources to fund more dorms; it’s just a matter of priorities.</p>