Fraternity at University of Kentucky suspended for hazing
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The University of Kentucky has suspended a fraternity for five years for alcohol and hazing violations.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports a letter from Denise Simpson of the university Office of Student Affairs said Phi Kappa Psi engaged in behavior including forcing pledges to drink until they vomited, watch gay pornography and do calisthenics in pools of vomit.
Current members are required to remove all Phi Kappa Psi paraphernalia and move out of the fraternity's housing by May 8. They may not meet as an organized student group.
Jay Blanton, University of Kentucky spokesman, said he thinks "this sends a clear signal about the importance of safety," CBS affiliate WKYT reported.
"The importance of students on our campus and the fact that we will not tolerate under any circumstances hazing or things that potentially harm our students," he said.
The newspaper said fraternity member R.J. Ariel accepted responsibility on the fraternity's behalf. The paper said neither he nor the national Phi Kappa Psi returned calls for comment.