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USC Suspends Sigma Nu Fraternity Chapter After Reports of Drugging, Sexual Assault

USC officials have placed a fraternity chapter on interim suspension following allegations that women were drugged and sexually assaulted at the house. In a crime alert issued Thursday, the USC Department of Public Safety said campus officials received “a report of sexual assault” at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at...

Posted on October 22, 2021 by TFNLG

Mizzou Students Slam Officials for Lax Oversight Following Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Drinking Incident

Students at the University of Missouri said Thursday that a freshman’s hospitalization after a fraternity party, following a spate of reports about drugged drinks, has left them feeling unsafe. The university announced its decision to suspend all fraternity activities Wednesday evening after police found the freshman student unresponsive at the...

Posted on October 22, 2021 by TFNLG

Eastern Michigan University Students March to Protest Sexual Assault and Greek Life

The Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness organization, an independent student-led initiative at Eastern Michigan University, held a protest on Tuesday to denounce Greek life and sexual assault. Shortly after EMU’s President James Smith’s announcement that Alpha Sigma Phi had decided to disassociate from the University, a flyer calling for a...

Posted on October 21, 2021 by TFNLG

What is Known About the Fraternity Death of University of Kentucky Student Lofton Hazelwood

The University of Kentucky community is searching for answers a day after an 18-year-old freshman died on the school's Lexington campus. The student, identified as Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood, was found dead at a fraternity house on campus, and he likely died from alcohol poisoning, according to officials. Here's what we...

Posted on October 20, 2021 by TFNLG

Kentucky Student Found Unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity Dies of ‘Presumed Alcohol Toxicity’

A University of Kentucky student died after he was found unresponsive at a fraternity house Monday night, according to school officials. University of Kentucky police were called to the FarmHouse Fraternity at 6:22 p.m. "regarding reports of an unresponsive student," according to a statement from a school spokesperson. The student,...

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by TFNLG

Students, Parents React to Shootings at Grambling State University

In a contrast to a usual bustling college campus, few students remain at Grambling State University on Monday morning. Classes at the university were canceled Monday, Oct. 18 and Tuesday, Oct. 19 as GSU administrators met with student leadership to discuss the implementation of a campus-wide curfew that will be...

Posted on October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 by TFNLG

Police Investigating Allegations of Hazing, Sexual Assault on Woburn High School Football Team

The Woburn High School football team was on the field Friday night against Melrose High School but off the field, an investigation is underway. Police are investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team earlier this year. The Middlesex...

Posted on October 18, 2021 by TFNLG

Pine River Cancels Remainder of Football Season Due to Harassment, Bullying

Pine River Area Schools has announced that the remainder of the high school football season has been canceled due to bullying and harassment. “As part of an investigation into allegations concerning bullying and harassment, it has become apparent that our current varsity football team has developed a toxic culture that...

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 by TFNLG

Parents Want Answers After 2 Alleged Sexual Assaults at Loudoun County Schools

Loudoun County school officials are under fire once again. This time, parents want answers on how the school district is keeping their kids safe after two alleged sexual assaults. Emotions were running high last June at a meeting of the Loudoun County School Board. During a heated exchange, Scott Smith,...

Posted on October 14, 2021 by TFNLG

Should Greek Life on College Campuses Come to an End?

Do you think sororities and fraternities should be banned because of reports and allegations of sexual assault involving their members? Or do you think Greek life is a healthy way to support young people navigating college? By Nicole Daniels Oct. 12, 2021 Do you have siblings or other relatives who...

Posted on October 14, 2021 by TFNLG

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