GLOs at Abilene Christian don't "reflect Christian values"

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Clubs at Abilene Christian disciplined over pledging
Associated Press


ABILENE — Three Abilene Christian University social clubs have been disciplined for inappropriate pledging activities, including one accused of hazing.

The social clubs are similar to Greek fraternities and sororities but are not nationally affiliated with chapters at other college campuses.

ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said Wednesday his department is investigating outside reports of hazing at Sub T-16 men's social club, but no pledges have made specific allegations or expressed an interest in filing criminal charges. Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas.

The university has suspended all Sub T-16 pledging activities, said Wayne Barnard, associate provost for student development.

Delta Theta women's social club is inactive for the rest of the semester after its advisers resigned over conflicts with officers about how physical the pledging activities should be, Barnard said.

Pledging also was suspended for Galaxy men's social club after it held an event that was not approved by the college.

Michelle Morris, vice president for university relations, said the mistakes of a few clubs or members don't represent the values of all groups.

"Social clubs are an integral part of our campus community, and we expect the officers and members to reflect Christian values in all their activities," Morris said in a statement.