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In reply to the discussion: Two flamingos dead after bungled Mississippi fraternity prank [View all]Divernan
(15,480 posts)5. Six Pi Kappa Alpha boys too stoned/drunk to read directions
Police said security cameras captured images of six people, including Nottis. Traxler said the investigation is continuing.
USM responded Thursday by suspending Nottis and the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity of which he is a member.
This is a terrible and heinous act that has occurred, and inconsistent with the values of our institution, USM Vice President for Student Affairs Joe Paul said in a written statement.
Paul said Nottis is prohibited from campus for any reason other than judicial proceedings with the Universitys Dean of Students Office and is subject to arrest if found in violation of the order.
He said the fraternity has been ordered to cease all activities until further notice by the university. In addition, the national office of the fraternity has placed the chapter on administrative suspension, requiring that it cease operations for 30 days while executive officers determine its future, Paul said.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/oct/09/fraternity-prank-kills-two-flamingos-mississippi-zoo
I agree with this comment from the Guardian article:
Fraternities and sororities are a plague on the collegiate system, along with high ranking executives and football coaches who rake in millions per year while tuition sky rockets. Put an end to all this nonsense and just make education easily accessible. We will ALL benefit by a society with more educated citizens.
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The school where I attended and belonged to a fraternity did not limit our social interactions
liberal N proud
Oct 2014
#31
Sigma Chi, for 2012, had donated a total of 1,436,883 dollars to charity.
liberal N proud
Oct 2014
#38
Since there is no national organization tallying its efforts, the evidence would have to be compiled
Gormy Cuss
Oct 2014
#45
I'm not one who said they had no value. You stated some absurd things about non-greeks upthread
Gormy Cuss
Oct 2014
#57
In the real world, some think frats and sororities detract from school identity and social life.
Gormy Cuss
Oct 2014
#61
I went through rush, turned down bids & joined a service sorority open to all who wished to join.
Divernan
Oct 2014
#54
So you dismiss all peer reviewed research on basis of YOUR unfounded assumption.
Divernan
Oct 2014
#73
At latest count, 9 guys being investigated-doubt they ALL misread the directions!
Divernan
Oct 2014
#19
Yeah, that didn't pass the smell test at all. Maybe the hunt "organizers"
bullwinkle428
Oct 2014
#26
the zoo cam caught 6 people!. 6 people need grand larceny charges. Miss. needs to ALSO charge
Sunlei
Oct 2014
#25
oh my, Miss. caught the 2, 20 year olds and the charges were misdemeaners. 1 was a Marine!
Sunlei
Oct 2014
#33
Iowa is slack on their animal abuse laws too. even torture of pets charge-"aggravated misdemeanor"
Sunlei
Oct 2014
#36
Whoa! I've heard about things like this for years. Looks as if it's true. Creepy. n/t
Judi Lynn
Oct 2014
#43
add animal cruelty charges and everything else they can throw at that nasty snot.
magical thyme
Oct 2014
#39
remorse because the zoo cam caught them. 6 people were in the pen grabbing at frantic wild birds.
Sunlei
Oct 2014
#47
The Frat should be barred from the school for at least 4 years minimum.
blkmusclmachine
Oct 2014
#50
Brits see US as violent, war-mongering, & gun-happy; this story fits right in.
Divernan
Oct 2014
#66