Theta Phi chapter loses charter

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July 25, 2007

Dear Brothers and Candidates,
Already this year, we have sent you information regarding the closure of three of our chapters (Kappa Nu at Central Missouri, Theta Iota at Middle Tennessee State and Delta Iota at Washington State) for violations of the Fraternity's law and policies that included acts of hazing. Regrettably, we are writing today to share new information about a fourth closure.
Just before College of Chapters, action was taken by our High Council to revoke the charter of our Theta Phi Chapter at Lander University in response to numerous violations of the Fraternity's law and policies that also included acts of physical hazing. Specifically, these violations included, but were not limited to:

1. Situations designed to cause mental and physical discomfort as well as embarrassment, harassment, and ridicule;
2. Situations that created excessive fatigue and psychological shocks;
3. Situations that involved late work sessions;
4. Situations that involved physical calisthenics;
5. Situations that endangered the health and well-being of the Candidate members;
6. Situations that involved the paddling of members.

The Fraternity has made its position clear: those who haze will face consequences.

This isn't good.