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Quote: Originally Posted by Smile_Awhile I just find it interesting that there are so many issues, yet UK is so interested in seriously expanding the Greek system in the next three years. I don't know any specifics, but it seems that they would want to fix the current chapters before bringing on new ones... I believe that is what they are doing. Thus the current review of two chapters and the two year closure of the third.

See http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/a...dinhazing.html Excerpt: [/I]A judge has fined Sigma Alpha Mu at the University of Delaware $50,000 for hazing after a freshman died last year at an off-campus party. The attorney general's office says the fine was imposed last week after a representative of the Delta Lambda chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu failed to appear at last week's arraignment. No one opposed the state's motion for a...

That's unfortunate. Thanks for keeping us updated exlurker.

This sounds like a problem with the campus culture if three fraternities to get brought up on hazing charges in less then half a year. And isn't this the third Phi delta Theta chapter to get into trouble in a couple of months?

is this normal at a big school.

Quote: Originally Posted by chopperdude is this normal at a big school. It didn't happen at Pittsburg State, so you don't have to worry too much about it.

I just find it interesting that there are so many issues, yet UK is so interested in seriously expanding the Greek system in the next three years. I don't know any specifics, but it seems that they would want to fix the current chapters before bringing on new ones...

chopperdude;1869918: is this normal at a big school. I think the same thing happen last year to 3 or 4 fraternities at the Univ. of Arizona if I am not mistaken.

The hazing charges seem to be in response to pledges being designated drivers. I'm sorry, while this is considered to be hazing with most organizations, I find this to be be quite mild considering what the incident could have been (assuming this is what the incident was).

Quote: Originally Posted by exlurker DeltAlum, good to know you're still around. Wishing you the best, as always. Thanks, and the same to you as well. The annual Delt Colorado Alumni Association holiday party is next week. There's another Ohio University Delt brother from my era who will be there. I'm sure we will have a good time, but the circumstances can't help but make it a little strange. We will be in good company,...