U. of Wyoming: Temporary Suspension of Sigma Nu Chapter (Alleged Alcohol Violations)

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by jon1856

Based on something that happened at my late, formally great chapter, I looked to see what Wyoming's hazing laws said. Found out Wyoming is one of the very few states without anti-hazing laws.
However, the stories posted above indicate that Sigma Nu has alcohol policies as does the school within the code of conduct (which also has anti-hazing provisions)
Link for school's code is contained on this page: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/dos/progra...icial/code.asp
A. Offenses Involving Alcohol and Drugs.


1. Use, possession or distribution of illegal drugs or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.

2. Public intoxication or the use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by law and University policies, rules and regulations.

3. Unauthorized selling, directly or indirectly (such as through donations or solicitations), of alcoholic beverages on University premises is prohibited. This restriction shall include the exchange of tickets for alcoholic beverages or any other means by which alcoholic beverages are provided for a consideration of cash or other method of exchange.

4. Unauthorized public advertisement of alcohol related functions or parties on University premises.

II. DEFINITIONS: For purposes of The Student Code of Conduct:

F. “Hazing,” refers toan act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership in a group, team or organization.

We could continue this debate on/about the pros and cons of being a tattle tail or we can discuss R/M issues and hazing.

I say hazing because that was a charge added to an incident at my old
chapter when the fire department found under age drunk pledges in the
house.

And remember that it was not too long ago that a Fraternity member
died from alcohol poisoning.

I'm quite certain that these guys know they did a bad thing and have taken internal steps to rectify the situation. An online confession or discussion about the particulars of whatever went on doesn't help anyone. Such a discussion may even cause the chapter more harm or breach the agreement they made with the school.

It looks like this thing was handled through the house corporation, the national fraternity and the school. If they're all happy with things, so am I.