What's the buzz surrounding drugs and drinking on Gonzaga's campus?

From crowded parties to obscure fraternity initiations to small kickbacks, most Gonzaga University students have experienced some form of alcohol or drug use throughout their college experience, showcasing a growing trend of substance use throughout colleges across the country. In a biennial report released by the university last month, 617 disciplinary referrals for policy violations related to inappropriate drug and alcohol use were filed during 2021, an increase from the 470 referrals in 2020.  There were 829 referrals in 2019 and 583 referrals in 2018.