Greek Life Investigates Frat Lambda Theta Phi's Alleged Violent Hazing
Jackie Zygadlo
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News
As New Jersey State Law is defined in the MSU Anti-Hazing Workshop information packet, a person is guilty of hazing "if in connection with initiation of applicants to or members of a student or fraternal organization, s/he knowingly or recklessly organizes, promotes, facilitates or engages in any conduct, other than competitive athletic events, which places or may place another person in danger of bodily injury."
The packet also provides Montclair State University's own 15-point definition of hazing, as well as examples that new members had to agree to when they attended the workshop.
Johnathan Gaugler, President of Lambda Theta Phi, was shocked to find out that his organization was suspended for that reason because they are a non-hazing organization. "I cannot remember a time when hazing was in the pledge process," said Gaugler.
He received an e-mail from deCarvalho and a letter in his mailbox on March 20, informing him that Lambda Theta Phi was suspended.
"We don't need to prepare, because we didn't do anything wrong," Gaugler stated. Because of the suspension, Lambda Theta Phi was forced to cancel all events for the rest of the semester, which included a voter registration table, a women's appreciation night, Lambda Lounge and a barbecue that was being planned for late April.
An event held outside the Student Center on Wednesday night showcasing various Latin organizations' dancing skills included members of various Lambda Theta Phi chapters, who were there participating, since Montclair's own chapter could not.
The packet also provides Montclair State University's own 15-point definition of hazing, as well as examples that new members had to agree to when they attended the workshop.
Johnathan Gaugler, President of Lambda Theta Phi, was shocked to find out that his organization was suspended for that reason because they are a non-hazing organization. "I cannot remember a time when hazing was in the pledge process," said Gaugler.
He received an e-mail from deCarvalho and a letter in his mailbox on March 20, informing him that Lambda Theta Phi was suspended.
"We don't need to prepare, because we didn't do anything wrong," Gaugler stated. Because of the suspension, Lambda Theta Phi was forced to cancel all events for the rest of the semester, which included a voter registration table, a women's appreciation night, Lambda Lounge and a barbecue that was being planned for late April.
An event held outside the Student Center on Wednesday night showcasing various Latin organizations' dancing skills included members of various Lambda Theta Phi chapters, who were there participating, since Montclair's own chapter could not.
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