To make matters worse, during the time of the suspension, Hecht’s office empowered itself with modern day Gestapo-like powers, spying on the social media of FSU’s fraternity and sorority students and even calling in members and chapter advisor
Offensive as this was, it was just the beginning. Hecht proposed a draconian set of new rules to “reset” or create a “new normal” at FSU. Beer posters would be banned, 24-hour searches of the private residence of all fraternity men would be allowed without cause, warrant, or permission. Fraternity “Sweetheart” competitions – cancelled. Parties – banned! Most offensive of all was the imposition of a new “Greek Tax” that would be levied to take over $1M per year from these students so the FSU Administration could support and build its newfound power base and anti-Greek empire in the office of VP Hecht. Mind you, FSU Greeks already pay millions in fees for activities and services, from which they are banned to receive any funds back like other FSU student organizations do because fraternity members pay dues. Therefore, double taxation proves to be as punitive as it is duplicitous.
