Possible Phi Tau Hazing Left a Freshman in Critical Condition

Freshman in Critical Condition

A Rider University freshman was found unconscious after suffering cardiac arrest following a night of hardcore drinking at the Phi Kappa Tau house.

Gary DeVercelly, 18, originally returned to his room in the dorms after drinking, but began heavily puking. A university official said the DeVercelly had drank 3/4 of a bottle of Absolut Vodka in only 15 minutes, which of course likely induced the vomiting.

The latest report on the student said he was in critical condition and his family has flown in from California to be with him. Police say they will investigate the incident to check for any signs of possible hazing by the Phi Tau brothers.