In this semester marred by tragedy, UNC has seen strong showings of solidarity as the campus tries to heal after each loss.
Most recently, the school’s Greek community came together Halloween night to support one of their own.
Interfraternity Council chapter houses are usually the scene of some of the biggest social events on Oct. 31. However, this year all IFC chapters canceled their traditional parties out of respect for David Shannon.
Shannon, a freshman new member of Chi Phi, passed away last week. His death shocked and devastated the Greek community and the University.
In lieu of parties, Greek students were encouraged to attend the local bar, He’s Not Here. The bar employs three of David Shannon’s Chi Phi brothers and several other fraternity and sorority members.
The cover charge was donated to the David Palmer Shannon Memorial Fund, a scholarship established after the tragic loss of Shannon.
The $3 cover — less than the town-suggested $5 cover — attracted more students to attend the bar that evening.
In the past, as Franklin Street was cleared, the first stop for many students was often Greek-organized parties.
Instead, this year town residents and students not affiliated with fraternities and sororities joined Greeks to celebrate the holiday and the memory of David Shannon.
