Sigma Sigma Sigma hazing at Murray St.

hoosier · #1 11-11-2005, 08:50 PM

University investigates Tri Sigma
By Stephanie Zeller
Published: Friday, November 11, 2005

The National Headquarters of Sigma Sigma Sigma and the University recently completed an investigation that revealed Murray State Alpha Chi chapter was involved in hazing activities on Oct. 21.
Mike Young, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, said his office received information about a potential policy violation that transpired. Young interviewed the involved Tri Sigma members to determine if a University policy violation occurred, to what extent, and whether it was an individual or chapter issue.
"The outcome, I can tell you, is that there does seem to be evidence to support that hazing activities did take place," Young said.
Nancy Parrish, Murray State's Tri Sigma President said via e-mail the chapter did not schedule or approve this event and no members were harmed.
"Members involved in the event had no malicious intentions in their actions and even took precautions to ensure the safety of the women involved," Parrish said. "Sigma Sigma Sigma does not encourage or tolerate Tri Sigma policy violations or University Code of Conduct violations of any kind."
According to the University's policy on hazing, it is defined as "any on-campus or off-campus activity which results in mental or physical harassment, humiliation, degradation, ridicule, shock, endangerment, physical disfiguration, excessive fatigue, danger to health or the involuntary consumption of alcohol or drugs."
Young said the hazing activities were similar to a scavenger hunt and involved members being blindfolded and photographed, but fully clothed.
Greek organizations are aware of the University's policy, he said, and all members are required to sign an agreement indicating they will not participate in hazing activities.
Lorin Phillips, director of Chapter Services at Sigma Sigma Sigma National Headquarters, met with the chapter Oct. 27-29 and with the University to ensure the accuracy of received information.
"The ultimate outcome was that the chapter's internal process would be implemented for the individuals directly involved in order to hold them accountable," Phillips said via e-mail. "Then chapter-wide proactive educational sanctions would be put in place through Tri Sigma's Chapter Supervision program."
She also said the chapter is taking action to educate its members and prevent future problems.
The last time the University dealt with a sorority hazing issue, Young said, was in 1998 with Delta Sigma Theta.

JonInKC · #2 11-11-2005, 09:48 PM

OMGWTFBBQ! Double secret probation for the Sigmas!!! Wearing a blindfold, how terrible, I hope the girls don't need counseling!

DeltAlum · #3 11-12-2005, 03:47 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that I accidentally deleted a PMMama post you may have read.

There was nothing wrong with the post -- in fact, my intention was to agree with it.

Just an error on my part.

Tom Earp · #4 11-12-2005, 03:59 PM

OOps,

Been There!

That is All!

Regarding Tri Sigma:

Well, everything is so P C it is a shame.

Trying to have fun is one thing, but compared to what is normally thought of Hazing, it is small. Unfortunetly, it is now considered Hazing!

Best of Luck to The Tri Sigma Chapter at Murry State.

AGDee · #5 11-12-2005, 04:15 PM

This will be the unpopular comment, but... I knew 3 fraternity men who were injured from hazing when I was an undergrad and all 3 were blindfolded at the time. Being blindfolded was my personal "deal breaker" because there is something about it that makes me very uncomfortable... vulnerable and not in control of my own actions. I was really worried going into my pre-initiation week that it was going to be the end of me being an Alpha Gam because I was going to refuse to be blindfolded under any circumstance. Since I'm now a 21 year member, I can proudly say that nobody ever tried to blindfold me. We had no activities that involved a blindfold in any way shape or form.

Dee

Tom Earp · #6 11-12-2005, 04:37 PM

Strange, I was Blind Folded as a Cub Scout.

In the Older Days, You had faith that nothing would really happen to you, but today, one does not know some of the Crap that can happen!

Where was the turn and what caused it!

hoosier · #7 11-12-2005, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom Earp

Where was the turn and what caused it!

I don't know, but I think the same people ended skinny dipping at the YMCA and at camp, and put all these crazy safety labels ("do not put burning log into your mouth") on stuff.

My best guess: lawyers.

Tom Earp · #8 11-12-2005, 05:46 PM

Best Guess, probably Correct!

I Love Lawyers and The ALCU!

JonInKC · #9 11-12-2005, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom Earp
OOps,

Been There!

That is All!

Regarding Tri Sigma:

Well, everything is so P C it is a shame.

Trying to have fun is one thing, but compared to what is normally thought of Hazing, it is small. Unfortunetly, it is now considered Hazing!

Best of Luck to The Tri Sigma Chapter at Murry State.

Tom, it's so bad now that if you told a pledge you didn't like the shirt he was wearing then that would be considered hazing.

Tom Earp · #10 11-12-2005, 07:38 PM

Jon, that is probably true.

we Need To Chat via Phone and see if We are on the same page, which of course I think We are!

TSteven · #11 11-18-2005, 04:24 PM

Tri-Sigma stays on suspension, plans programx
By Staff Report
Published: Friday, November 18, 2005
The Murray State News

Sigma Sigma Sigma was found in violation of University policy and will stay on social suspension for the remainder of the semester.

According to an e-mail from Mike Young, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, the Alpha Chi chapter must complete 75 percent of the required educational programs before the suspension will be reduced to probation in the spring.

The programs educate on "what is hazing, sisterhood development, personal maturity and programs designed to complement the new members' pledging experience," the document said.

Tri Sigma President Nancy Parrish said the education will be beneficial to the sorority.

"The chapter is focusing on its sisterhood and education right now," Parrish said. "We look forward to having social events in the future."

The sorority also will not be allowed to hold initiation until spring semester, the document said.

Tom Earp · #12 11-18-2005, 06:36 PM

A + Step towards the Right Ditrection.

I am sure Tri Sigma does not Condone this type of Behaviour.

Hopefully, it will be taken care of.

JonInKC · #13 11-18-2005, 08:30 PM

Pffftttt....couldn't haze their way out of a hazing bag on the haziest day of their lives...