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An 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student died after attending a fraternity rush event; three Delta Tau Delta leaders were charged with hazing as NAU suspended the fraternity during an internal review. Police say alcohol was consumed at the Friday night event, and investigators are awaiting the medical examiner's determination of the death’s cause.
Three Delta Tau Delta members at Northern Arizona University were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at an off-campus fraternity event. Authorities indicated alcohol may have been consumed during the gathering, and investigators are continuing to review evidence and consult the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. NAU issued a statement emphasizing safety and accountability.
Three Delta Tau Delta fraternity members were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old NAU student died during a pledge event, with authorities noting alcohol involvement; NAU suspended the fraternity and the three students appeared in court with bail set and next hearings scheduled.
A Rutgers University fraternity has been ordered to cease operations after a 19-year-old student was critically injured in an incident under investigation for possible hazing. The fraternity has suspended its chapter and is cooperating with authorities, emphasizing its stance against hazing and promising to take strict action if hazing is confirmed. The university and law enforcement are continuing their investigation.
Over 80,000 people attended the Vatican's Grace for the World concert featuring artists like Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli, culminating in a drone show with images of religious and cultural symbols, as part of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity 2025, emphasizing unity and compassion across diverse communities.
A gay college student recounts a transformative night of hazing and vulnerability in his fraternity, where he shared a traumatic secret, found acceptance, and challenged societal homophobia, ultimately discovering a supportive brotherhood that changed his life.
Two fraternity members and a sorority at Dartmouth College have been charged in connection with the drowning of a student. The incident has raised concerns about the role of Greek life in campus safety and accountability.
Two members of Dartmouth College's Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and the Alpha Phi sorority have been charged in connection with the death of student Won Jang, who drowned after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was served to underage attendees. Jang, who could not swim, was found dead in a river with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. Both Greek organizations have been suspended pending an internal investigation by Dartmouth College.
A Dartmouth College sorority and two fraternity members have been charged in connection with the death of a student, Won Jang, who drowned after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to underage students. The incident occurred in Hanover, New Hampshire, and led to an investigation following the recovery of Jang's body from the Connecticut River.
A sorority and two fraternity members at Dartmouth College have been charged in connection with the drowning of a student from Delaware. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and conduct of Greek life organizations on college campuses.
Two individuals have been charged with misdemeanors for providing alcohol to minors in connection with the death of Dartmouth College student Won Jang, who was found dead by the Connecticut River after attending a fraternity party. The sorority Alpha Phi has also been charged as a corporation for facilitating the underage drinking event. Dartmouth College has suspended both Alpha Phi and Beta Alpha Omega pending an internal investigation.
Twelve Salisbury University students have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting a man over his sexual orientation. The students reportedly lured the victim to an off-campus apartment, where they beat him and used derogatory language. The charges include first-degree assault and false imprisonment. The university has suspended the students and the fraternity involved. A community vigil is planned in response to the incident.
USC student Ivan Gallegos, 19, will not face charges for fatally stabbing homeless man Xavier Cerf during a confrontation over a suspected burglary. Authorities determined Gallegos acted in self-defense, believing Cerf had a gun. The incident occurred near the fraternity house where Gallegos lives, and no firearm was found on Cerf.
Riley Strain's parents criticized his fraternity brothers for their nonchalant behavior after he went missing, expressing dismay at their delayed alert to police and decision to continue partying instead of helping search for him. Strain's body was later found in the Cumberland River, and while investigators ruled out foul play, his family has doubts and requested a second autopsy after finding no water in his lungs, which is typical in drowning cases.
The family of 22-year-old Riley Strain, whose body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, believes someone helped him into the water, disputing the initial belief that his death was accidental. They question the lack of evidence of a fall and have ordered a second autopsy. Strain disappeared during a trip with his fraternity brothers, and his family is seeking answers as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.