Purdue Sigma Nu Doesn’t Deserve To Be Suspended. These Bros Are Chill.

Alright so it’s time we make an announcement folks. Let’s state our opinion right now. News came out today that Sigma Nu at Purdue University has been suspended, and of course one of the reasons has to be hazing since that seems to be the main reason why fraternities often are suspended. However, we’re not really buying it. First off, it’s time to admit the truth that nobody wants to hear. Fraternities HAZE. Sororities HAZE. This isn’t new news to anyone. Anyone that has ever pledged a fraternity or sorority knows that they had to go through some unfortunate circumstances to be accepted into their chapter. You got to work for what you want man! Yes, I was HAZED when I pledged my frat. What was my hazing? I had to go get coffee for my brothers at 4 or 5 am. Nothing crazy that a bro can’t do. I had to get absolutely hammered some nights, which once again isn’t something new. Yeah, I puked my guts up, but my future brothers took care of me and have always been there for me since I became a member of my fraternity. Greek life is about family, and sometimes you’re not going to love your family. Stuff like this pisses me off because if one fraternity or sorority gets suspended, then suspend every chapter in the nation if you want to get crazy. Don’t put the blame on one chapter when you can put it on every chapter. Chapters haze, but it’s all for fun. Nobody is trying to kill anyone and nobody is trying to hurt anyone. Sometimes you just got to pay your dues to have the best four years of your life. More importantly, friendships that last a lifetime.

Here’s the news if you haven’t known by now about what happened at Purdue:

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) –The Sigma Nu chapter on Purdue University’s campus is suspended for two years, effective immediately.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc. and Purdue University made the announcement Tuesday. The chapter will be eligible to return to campus in the fall of 2017.

The suspension stems from reports of incidents of hazing, scavenger hunts, underage drinking and reported drug use during functions. The incidents occurred during the fall 2014 semester and were reported at the conclusion of the semester.

The suspension follows university and national fraternity investigations that concluded such activities took place. The fraternity and the university then took joint action to suspend the chapter. The decision was made in consultation with Beta Zeta alumni leaders and Purdue officials.

“Sigma Nu regrets the loss of the Beta Zeta chapter. However, in keeping with our mission to develop ethical leaders, the Fraternity cannot tolerate such violations of its law, policies and principles,” said Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc. executive director Brad Beacham. “For more than 124 years Sigma Nu Fraternity has supported the growth and development of students at Purdue University. We will work with Beta Zeta alumni leaders, university officials and student leaders to re-establish this legacy of leadership at Purdue in the future. We are grateful for our strong partnership with Purdue, and we appreciate the university’s continuing support.”

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