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LatinaAlumna,yes, I am the Coordinator of Greek Life at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and have been since 1999. There are actually several advisors, besides me, who post here from time to time. I have made no comments on this case that have not appeared in the press or been released in court. I am not that stupid! I would say the overwhelming majority of my students trust me. The members of this chapter are no longer students of this institution, and I have revealed nothing that isn't public record. Unfortunately, most people who post on this board only see Greek issues from the student perspective, I post here to promote awareness of the issue of hazing so people will realize that there is more to it than having your charter shut down. The members of this chapter are facing felony charges with penalties of up to five years in prison. That will be for the courts to decide, but students need to understand what an impact their actions can have on the rest of their lives!
James, if the students wish to have a chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on this campus, they may legally do so, but the University does not have to recognize it, and I seriously doubt under the current circumstances if either the Grad Chapter or the National Organization will either.
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