So.Illinois Sigma Pi Chapter Appeals Suspension

Fraternity Appeals Five-Year Suspension

The brothers of Southern Illinois University's Sigma Pi chapter are appealing a two year suspension given to the fraternity for failing to register a social event.

Sigma Pi was already on probation with the university after the fraternity had violated the campus risk management policy. The second violation in less than a year played a significant factor in the seriousness of their discipline from the university.

If the fraternity still ends up getting suspended, they won't be allowed to rush, take new pledges or initiate new members through the duration of the penalty.

In order for the suspension to be overturned, Sigma Pi must prove that their was an error in their April hearing, a lack of evidence or new evidence that would deem the suspension too stringent.