News
Investigation Uncovers Cocaine Use and Hazing Inside Engineering Fraternity
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Cornell’s Kappa Delta Chapter of Theta Tau was suspended due to hazing and drug use violations revealed in an investigation from the fraternity’s Central Office.
News
Several University Fraternities Suspended Over Hazing Allegations
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Due to hazing allegations, several University fraternities were suspended.
News
Sigma Phi Fraternity Faces Deferred Suspension Through Fall 2023 Due to Hazing Violations
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The Sigma Phi fraternity will operate under a deferred suspension until the end of the fall 2023 semester because an investigation by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards found that they had violated Cornell’s policy against hazing.
Columns
GUEST ROOM | The Shame of the Greek System
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Why are these organizations tolerated by universities? We know from studies that alcohol abuse is more common among those belonging to the Greek system than among other students and that membership in residential Greek organizations is associated with binge drinking and marijuana usage through midlife. As if that was not bad enough, a recent New York Times article on the University of Alabama’s sorority rush highlighted the superficiality and frivolity of this system and the significant cost in dollars that membership entails.
Columns
KEMPFF | Professional Orgs Haze Too
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Business organizations often host social events, many of them with a heavy drinking influence. Unlike fraternities and sororities, which follow strict event registration rules, these clubs operate as they choose. I’ve personally witnessed binge drinking and unsafe conditions at the hands of these organizations.
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National Hazing Prevention Week Kicks-Off at Cornell
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National Hazing Prevention Week kicks-off on campus, with Greek life organizations holding themselves accountable to take a stand against hazing.
Arts & Culture
GREENE | “Greek Life is American Life” in Andrew Moisey’s ‘The American Fraternity’
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Moisey does not want the walls of the American fraternity to be torn down; they would rebuild themselves. He wants them turned to glass.
Featured in Category
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Returns to Cornell a Decade after Hazing Death
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More than a decade after being banned from campus over the death of George Desdunes ’13 during a Sigma Alpha Epsilon hazing activity, a campaign by the fraternity’s alumni has helped to return it to campus this spring.
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No Charges At Conclusion of Investigation Into Death of Antonio Tsialas ’23
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The Cornell University Police Department is concluding the over a year-long investigation into the death of first-year Antonio Tsialas in November 2019, the department announced Monday night.
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Interview with Anu Subramaniam ’20
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Before becoming The Sun’s editor in chief on the 137th editorial board, Anu Subramaniam ’20 reported extensively on the Greek community. She shared with the newsletter team on how she approaches the topic — with objectivity, transparency and empathy.