The Interfraternity Council at Southeast recognizes that a new ordinance has recently taken affect in the City of Cape Girardeau. The specific ordinance cited 11 specific aspects that make a gathering of ten or more a "nuisance party." These 11 points are all reasonable aspects that should come as no shock to not only Greek students, but to any student living on- or off-campus.

In an effort to help students understand the new city laws, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council held meetings the week students moved in for the entire Greek community. At the meeting was an officer from the Cape Girardeau Police Department who came to explain the ordinance and informed the students that the police department was not targeting Greek students. He also helped them to understand that cops are often willing to work with students as opposed to against them. He advised those attending and hosting parties that if they find themselves in a situation where they are violating the new laws to politely help the police officers on site, and they will be willing to cooperate with everyone. Also attending the meeting was assistant dean of students for student conduct, Dr. Randy Carter. He explained how the ordinance affected students as well as discussed new policies regarding judicial affairs for students.

Members of the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council have also been working with Student Government Association on ways to pass the message along to the entire campus community.