Sigma Nu suspended after hazing probe

55% of college students in fraternities, sororities, or other organizations have experienced hazing, according to national data cited by the Hazing Prevention Network. That figure contextualizes the current suspension of the Sigma Nu Beta Tau chapter at North Carolina State University.

The university suspended the fraternity after determining it violated elements of the student code of conduct. The suspension is effective immediately while NC State University Police conduct a criminal investigation into the allegations.

Levi Miller, a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho chapter, noted that Greek organizations are required to complete hazing education modules each semester. Miller stated, "They have to do hazing modules every semester just to make sure they keep up and understand that, like, we really shouldn't be acting on that and then it shouldn't have happened, period."

Sigma Nu's national organization issued a statement asserting the fraternity was founded in opposition to hazing. The group confirmed that both the national body and the university have paused the Beta Tau chapter's activities until the investigation concludes.

Ben Nguyn, an NC State student, commented on the campus reaction to the news. Nguyn said, "This just makes all the frats look bad." He also recounted a personal experience where a friend left a fraternity after suffering alcohol poisoning during a group drinking challenge.

Serralai Smith, another student, described how the allegations might influence future recruitment. Smith said, "I feel like it would make some of the students paranoid in terms of joining an organization. Like, oh, well, if that happens, I don't want to be a part of that, which can also create isolation for the student."

Campus police did not respond to Tuesday inquiries regarding arrests, filed reports, or the investigation timeline. National data indicates that 71% of students who witnessed hazing reported that alcohol was involved in some capacity.