The January 9, 2006 issue of the student paper at the University of Utah, the
Daily Utah Chronicle, reports that Phi Delta Theta has closed its U. of Utah chapter for hazing / risk management violations. The article is at
http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/me...hchronicle.com
A few excerpts from the article:
The Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity removed the Utah Alpha chapter's 91 year-old charter at the U just before Winter Break for violating the group's risk-management policy.
After an allegation was reported about the hazing of a pledge, area alumni conducted an investigation. The alumni concluded that the charges were correct.
The hazing took place during initiation week, often called "hell week," . . . . After the incident the pledge left the chapter's house. He has declined to comment.
"The Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity has a zero tolerance policy regarding hazing, and that means closing chapters," said Ken Maikowski, Tau South Province President. "The chapters are well aware of this policy."
. . . The group is appealing the ruling to the fraternities [sic]
general headquarters.
. . . A facebook.com group titled "Remember the Phi Delts!" has been started in honor of the closed charter fraternity. A few students have used the message board to verbally attack the pledge in question. . . .
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