another letter to the editor - U. MD

[hoosier]

Hoosier sends another letter to the editor, Univ. of MD chapter:

To the editor:

It's a true and terrible double standard

Sigma Phi Epsilon at Maryland has reorganized and come back to campus this fall, after being suspended for over four years for hazing and alcohol problems. These are called, in the 21st century, risk management situations.

Pi Kappa Phi at Maryland has been suspended by it's national organization for similar risk management problems.

This fall we also learn that the men's and women's lacrosse teams have been hazing their rookies, and abusing alcohol.

Just as fraternities cannot exist on campus if they haze freshmen and abuse alcohol, neither should any sports teams. Both lacrosse teams, if the accusations are true, should immediately be suspended. The Athletic Assn., and the coaches, should not be allowed to sweep this under the covers.

In the fall of 1999, the University of Vermont uncovered a hazing case in their powerhouse ice hockey team. When the details were confirmed, University president Judith Ramaley terminated the team’s season in January.

The Universdity of Maryland should consider the same decisive action.

It's a true and terrible double standard if fraternities die for hazing and alcohol abuse, and our jocks get a slap on the wrist.