Kappa Sigma colony president and presidential scholar Peter Johnson is facing disciplinary action from Belmont University after one of his fraternity brothers was hospitalized on Halloween. Johnson was put on limited probation on Saturday following a disciplinary hearing with Janelle Briscoe, the director of community accountability. Johnson said limited probation means that if there is one more incident he will face suspension or expulsion. When reached for comment, Briscoe

A new student policy could allow students to not face typical penalties if they call university officials for help when they or a friend friend are intoxicated and need medical assistance. According to a new addition to the school’s Substance Free Campus Policy, students could face alternative penalties if the Office of Student Affairs finds they met the requirements of the policy’s Responsible Friend Clause. The policy was primarily developed by Assistant Dean of Students Dr

When a student comes to Belmont, it’s made clear — through Towering Traditions, the Bruin Guide, residence directors and others — that the university prohibits both use and possession of drugs and alcohol on campus. Anyone caught violating those rules faces repercussions, both on campus and also, in some cases, by Metro Police. “There’s some teeth to our policies about alcohol and drugs for a reason,” Vince Diller, Belmont’s assistant dean of students, said. “We don’t want to