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Five alleged hazing incidents and one rape were reported to the IU Police Department earlier this month, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.
The hazing incidents were reported March 6 and March 7, after IU’s Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association put all social events on suspension from March 5-24 to address safety concerns and community health issues.
The IFC and Panhellenic Association did not respond to the IDS’ request for comment by the time of publication.
The hazing incidents allegedly occurred before the pause. One case involved reports that members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity were subjected to hazing Jan. 13.
Another incident allegedly occurred at Ballantine Hall on Feb.16, where IU police said new members of an unidentified organization were subjected to hazing. IUPD said the Office of Student Conduct did not share which organization was involved. The office of Student Conduct forwarded the IDS’ questions to an IU spokesperson, who then referred the IDS back to IUPD’s original statement.
The third incident reported March 6 was an instance of “possible hazing” at Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, reported by an IU employee. IUPD said no details about the hazing were shared with them.
Sigma Delta Tau sorority had two incidents of hazing reported March 7 from the Office of Student Conduct. Members were allegedly subjected to hazing on Jan. 28 and Feb. 1 at the Sigma Delta Tau house.
Sigma Delta Tau had previously been on cease and desist from Jan. 28 to March 4 before coming to a voluntary resolution agreement with the Office of Student Conduct on March 4, resolving a matter regarding hazing.
All five hazing cases were referred to university officials for review.
IUPD also took in a sexual assault evidence kit for storage March 2. The assault, Skibba said, occurred earlier that day at a Greek life house on campus.
The victim hasn’t yet filed a police report, Skibba said.
There are currently 13 Greek organizations under disciplinary status, cease and desist or suspension. Two organizations are currently on cease and desist: Beta Sigma Psi since Feb. 28, and Sigma Chi since Nov. 5, 2024. Eight Greek organizations are currently suspended, with the most recent being Kappa Alpha Psi since Nov. 15, 2024.
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