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Anyone remember me? Yeah, this is my chapter. And I know far more about this particular situation than many of the people posting in the thread, but maybe in my adulthood I've lost some of my righteous indignation.
The statement that was originally posted WAS from a national press release, Gamma Chis. Keep in mind also that National Convention was this summer. Phi Mus from all over the country have at least gotten this information about why the chapter was shut down.
I was wondering when the GCers would pick up on this whole "rampant misuse of social media" thing. It seems to me that it has the potential to blow the shutters right off of what we normally think of as being suspension-worthy offenses. The details of this particular case have been grossly exaggerated, in my opinion. However, what's done is done- and we have 4 years to consider what could have been done differently.
To clarify, someone mentioned the wording of the press release. The chapter was suspended by the University, and then subsequently Phi Mu. The accusers in question were former members who felt harrassed by a small group of individuals. Although the individuals in question were also punished with their own student conduct hearings, the University punished the entire chapter. Because Phi Mu is a guest of UNCG, they obviously chose to go along with the University decision, which is pretty common. And yes, the hazing incidents primarily refer to scavenger hunts. It's the "rampant misuse of social media", and harassment of former members, that caused the chapter to be shut down. Any Phi Mus who have any further questions may direct them to me, if you'd like, in PM.
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