University of Colorado halts Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity due to hazing allegations
University of Colorado Boulder Suspends Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity The University of Colorado Boulder has put the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter on suspension, prompting an immediate end to all its activities. This decision follows what university officials referred to as a “credible report” concerning hazing. The first report came to light on December 1 […]
Family from Texas takes legal action against fraternity over supposed hazing that resulted in student’s death.
Texas College Freshman’s Family Files Lawsuit After Suicide Linked to Fraternity Hazing The family of an 18-year-old college freshman from Texas has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that fraternity hazing contributed to a mental health crisis that culminated in his suicide. Sawyer Updike, hailing from Pearland, had pledged to the Sigma Chi fraternity, Alpha […]
Parents of UT-Austin student who took their own life file lawsuit against fraternity for claimed hazing that led to ‘psychological crisis’
Parents Sue Fraternity After Son’s Tragic Suicide The parents of a University of Texas at Austin student who took his own life have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the Sigma Chi fraternity, claiming that its members subjected their son to “terrifying” and violent hazing that ultimately led to a severe mental breakdown. Sawyer Lee […]
19-year-old UC Berkeley student drowns in pool during chaotic off-campus fraternity party
A student from the University of California, Berkeley has tragically died after drowning in a pool during an off-campus fraternity party. It appears that someone could face legal consequences for allegedly supplying alcohol for the event. Berkeley police reported on Wednesday that a 19-year-old was found unconscious around 11:30 p.m. on November 14 at the […]
Fraternity at Rutgers shut down permanently following claims of electrical hazing.
Fraternity at Rutgers University Permanently Closed After Hazing Incident A branch of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity at Rutgers University has been permanently shut down following a serious hazing incident earlier this month, according to reports. A 19-year-old member was hospitalized in critical condition after allegedly suffering an electric shock on October 15 while in […]
Fraternity at Rutgers put on hold after student discovered unresponsive
Fraternity Suspended After Student Found Unresponsive A fraternity at Rutgers University in New Jersey has been suspended following a concerning incident where a student was discovered unresponsive at his off-campus residence last week. According to reports, police were called to the Alpha Sigma Phi house in New Brunswick on Wednesday. Upon arrival, they found the […]
Pork was hurled at a Jewish fraternity during Rosh Hashanah at Syracuse University.
Syracuse University Students Face Hate Crime Charges Students at Syracuse University are facing hate crime charges after an incident during Rosh Hashanah, where authorities reported that a bag of pork was thrown at a Jewish fraternity’s house. This happened while members of Zeta Beta Tau were celebrating the Jewish New Year. According to Allen Groves, […]
Students at Syracuse face hate crime charges for throwing pork in Jewish fraternity on Rosh Hashanah
University Students Face Hate Crime Charges Two students from Syracuse University are facing charges related to a hate crime after they reportedly threw a bag of pork at a Jewish fraternity during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. The event took place at the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity House around 6 PM on Tuesday, according to […]
Tom Llamas, the anchor of ‘Nightly News,’ was taken into custody for a violent fraternity event in 2001.
Tom Lamas and Past Incident at Loyola University Tom Lamas, who recently took over as anchor for NBC “Nightly News,” was among nearly 12 fraternity brothers at Loyola University arrested in 2001 after a violent break-in at a student residence. Lamas, however, was not charged in this incident. An NBC spokesperson mentioned, “As an undergraduate […]
Father cautions about fraternity hazing risks following son’s death at Penn State
The father of a student who lost his life during a 2017 hazing incident at Penn State University has issued a warning to both students and parents about the dangers of fraternity culture. Jim Piazza’s son, Timothy, was recruited by the Beta Theta Pi fraternity in February 2017. At a bid acceptance party, he and […]