UF Pikes suspended after party

PhrozenGod01 · #1 10-18-2006, 06:27 PM

Those pikes in question should be cited for offering Natty Ice. Personally, I'd prefer the drugs.

DeltAlum · #2 10-18-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PhrozenGod01

Those pikes in question should be cited for offering Natty Ice. Personally, I'd prefer the drugs.

OK, it's sad, but that made me chuckle.

Firehouse · #3 10-18-2006, 09:34 PM

Nice comment Elephant Walk. You are a member of what fraternity?

What I've heard - and I don't have all the information - is that there's no sex, no drugs, just sensational, inflammatory newspaper articles. The boys had a party on a fooball weekend and now the school seems determined to punish them for something.
Smells a lot like the Duke Lacrosse case. Sensational, baseless charges with no substance, but the reputation is damaged.

Yes, I probably have a chip on my shoulder.

BabyPiNK_FL · #4 10-18-2006, 10:25 PM

I live in South Florida and I did not hear about it, but we have had a few greeks die in terrible accidents in the past few weeks so that is probably overshadowing that whole mess. I honestly believe that it could happen alcohol and possibly drugs. I have heard stories before...

Elephant Walk · #5 10-19-2006, 01:19 AM

I just said it was an unprecedented event i'm not sure why you got so defensive?

exlurker · #6 03-27-2007, 02:51 PM

Update March 27, 2007: U. of Florida suspends Pi Kappa Alpha through spring of 2011

The university has announced the suspension of Pike "through spring of 2011," according to an article in the local paper:

http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs...327013/-1/news

The campus paper has an editorial comment / opinion on the suspension:
http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070327eddy1.php

An appeal of the suspension decision is possible, and apparently likely:

http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070327pike.php

kdonline · #7 04-14-2007, 02:42 AM

And the story continues...

Pike's suspension latest chapter in a rocky history:

http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070413pike.php

Tom Earp · #8 04-14-2007, 04:36 PM

If you shouldnt then do not do it!

If you continually do expect the worst!

Drop them like a hot rock as it will do nothing but harm PKA and all GLOs!

exlurker · #9 05-17-2007, 04:32 PM

Pike Appealing University's Decision (update May 2007)

The campus paper reports that Pi Kappa Alpha is appealing the university's decision:

http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070517pike.php

Brief excerpts from article in the May 17 Alligator:

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity will appeal UF's decision to suspend the fraternity's recognition as a campus organization for four years, said acting President Patrick Duffey.

The notice of appeal will be filed with Florida's First District Court of Appeals today, but the case may not be heard until early fall. . . .

During the appeals process, Pike members will not be allowed to live in the house . . . .

Firehouse · #10 10-19-2006, 01:55 AM

Yes, I am a Pike, and I am aware of a variety of reputations of fraternities, including my own. I'm very proud of our high standing on many southern campuses, and I know that whether we deserve to be singled out or not, fair or not, we have to deal with inappropriate behavior and insist that our members and our chapters conduct themselves as gentlemen.

Yes, I am sensitive because I was around in one of those incidents and I saw it from the inside.

DeltAlum · #11 10-19-2006, 11:28 AM

Why has this turned into a pick on Pike thread? None of us is without problems.

Kevin · #12 10-19-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

Why has this turned into a pick on Pike thread? None of us is without problems.

I agree. I've edited out the offending material.

Any further comments about PKA and its so-called reputation will be deleted.

kdonline · #13 11-19-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I agree. I've edited out the offending material.

Any further comments about PKA and its so-called reputation will be deleted.

THANK YOU!!!! As the thread starter (and updater

), I was quite angry that this thread was hijacked.

BTW, I haven't heard any updates about this situation..

Tom Earp · #14 10-19-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

Why has this turned into a pick on Pike thread? None of us is without problems.

DeltAlum has stated the obvious as usual.

There is not a one of us as Greeks who have not had problem chapters and they have been closed, suspended, or sanctioned for a multitude of reasons.

All anyone has to do is keep and eye on GC to see it weekly.

raincoat · #15 12-17-2006, 01:17 PM

Unfortunately, this chapter's reputation precedes them. If they hadn't had so many issues with similar accusations in the past, I don't think it would be as big of a deal as people made it.