Posted also on Risk Management Forum, but here is the story linked from that thread...
Has anyone heard if LXA nationals is going to do anything above and beyond what LSU has done to this chapter?
LSU fraternity sanctioned for hazing
By BRETT TROXLER
btroxler@wbrz.com
2theadvocate.com staff
From a report by WBRZ's Katherine Mosely
The LSU chapter of the Lambda Chi fraternity was sanctioned this week for a number of hazing incidents earlier this fall, which will extend the fraternity's probation from May of 2004 to the fall of 2005.
The LSU Greek Affairs announcement comes on the heels of Lambda Chi receiving a gold level assessment - the University's highest assessment level - last spring. Lambda Chi was the only LSU fraternity or sorority to receive such a high level of praise for everything from campus involvement to academics to operations. Shortly after receiving the award, the fraternity was put on probation for members fighting.
Following these recent sanctions, LSU Greek Affairs Director Victor Felts said the university's zero tolerance policy for hazing, fighting and alcohol is now in full swing.
"It's unfortunate that incidents can occur in what was believed to be our top notch on campus," said Felts, referring to the Lambda Chi organization. "That lets us know things aren't always as good as they appear."
Felts said Lambda Chi hazed its new members this fall by blindfolding them and subjecting them to verbal abuse, making them do pushups in trash, forcing them to chug syrup and do members' homework.
Lambda Chi is not alone among LSU fraternities on probation. Out of the campus's 20 fraternities, nine are on probation for things such as hazing, alcohol, assault, fighting and vandalism. Delta Sigma Theta, a sorority, is also on probation for assault.
Felts said the current numbers are the highest he can remember, but it's not because the violations are happening more often.
"For a period of time there were no professional staff members in the Greek Affairs," Felts said.
For the first time in at least five years Greek Affairs has a full staff to investigate complaints, and if future complaints are valid, LSU will continue to enforce its zero tolerance policy, Felts said.
As reported Nov. 4 on WBRZ's 5 p.m. telecast. If you have information or comments related to this story, email news@wbrz.com.
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