Theta Phi chapter loses charter

[Kevin]

Very unfortunate.

[SigmaNuHX766]

I'm glad that Nationals is at least taking a hard line against hazing... If chapters aren't living up to our core values and basic principles, they have no right to call themselves Sigma Nu material.

[banditone]

These chapters must just live in a bubble, with a disability to reach outside their chapter, to other chapters, the internet, anything.... How can you even mess around with some of the chapters that have been closed???

If they close the big boys down for violations (and they have), then you know they wont waste any times with the Lander's of the world. Straighten up your ships

[TrevorG]

I'm glad they chose to give at least vague information about the circumstances that led to the closing. I'm shocked that any chapter is stupid enough to actually paddle anyone.

[Kevin]

I've been to two Grand Chapters and a College of Chapters. There are still quite a few chapters out there that haze. It's far more common than you'd think.

I've actually heard them say that as long as you're not actually striking the pledges, it's not hazing.

[SWTXBelle]

I have been impressed with the firmness of Sigma Nu's stance. I know as the mother of two future pnms I would want my boys to pledge a fraternity that lives its ideals, and would tolerate no abuse. So while the news is sad, because losing a chapter is always unfortuante, Sigma Nus across the country should take solace in the greater good that is afforded to the name of Sigma Nu because of their principled stand.

[KyleMcGuire1983]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I have been impressed with the firmness of Sigma Nu's stance. I know as the mother of two future pnms I would want my boys to pledge a fraternity that lives its ideals, and would tolerate no abuse. So while the news is sad, because losing a chapter is always unfortuante, Sigma Nus across the country should take solace in the greater good that is afforded to the name of Sigma Nu because of their principled stand.

See, it's a response from a mother and fellow greek like that which makes our policy all the more worth it. National is VERY strict on policy. I have to call Risk Reduction tomorrow to explain to them that the "Family Drink" I have with my 25 year old big bro alum and me (24) is an unofficial thing we do at special occasions and birthdays....National fears it's some hazing thing where you make pledges drink a specific liqour with their big bros or something. It's absolutely amazing that they assume the worst and come down on the small side comments made on MySpace/Facebook.....but in the long run I suppose it's better for our organization overall and I like our reputation of having dignified pledging.