Syracuse University has suspended its fraternity after a video of a “disturbing” hazing incident went viral on social media.
The incident occurred at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house on the Syracuse University campus in New York, according to a statement from President Kent Sybrood.
“The University recently became aware of a video showing disturbing conduct that endangers the well-being of some students. The video in question shows the conduct allegedly taking place in a Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house. Syverud said in a statement. . “I am disgusted by the behavior shown in these videos and condemn this behavior.”
Syverud added that Syracuse immediately suspended the fraternity and suspended all activities while the university investigated the alleged hazing.
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Syracuse University suspends Phi Kappa Psi fraternity over hazing charges. (Google Maps)
“The National Office of Phi Kappa Psi has also ordered the chapter to cease and desist from all activities. Hazing and related conduct that endangers students is a serious violation of both University policy and New York State law.” ” said the president.
The Syracuse Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported the incident in the video to the Syracuse Police Department.
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Syracuse immediately suspended the fraternity and suspended all activities while the university investigated the hazing allegations. (Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire)
“DPS and Community Standards will jointly begin gathering evidence and conducting interviews with students associated with Phi Kappa Psi, including members, pledges, and individuals who have come forward as witnesses. Individuals found to have done so will face appropriate disciplinary action,” Syverud said. Said.
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This week, a video of an alleged hazing incident in Syracuse went viral online. (John Graeme/Light Rocket)
One video, which has been viewed 17,000 times, appears to show two people vomiting on two others lying on the ground, according to Syracuse.com. The video also shows a young man with his mouth taped and his arms outstretched.
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Social media posts say the incident happened at the University of Mississippi, but a spokesperson for Syracuse University told the program that the incident happened at SU.
