Maryland Delts Served Alcohol at Parties; May Have Caused 2005 Deaths

Fraternity Named in Scrocca Lawsuit

A former brother of Delta Tau Delta's chapter at the University of Maryland said his fraternity didn't live up to its motto, which says "committed to lives of excellence," in the 2005 death of his roommate.

Stephen "Tex" Aarons has sued Delta Tau Delta, saying that the fraternity's "chaotic environment" contributed to the April 2005 death of his roommate Michael Scrocca, who died in a fire following a frat party at their house. He says that the fraternity has done little to change its image since the fatality, and continues to endorse drinking as a part of college life.

Daniel Murray, who was convicted for starting the fire, has been sentenced to more than 37 years in prison. Aarons' claims that the parties drunken atmosphere the night of the fatal blaze encouraged the fire.

Delta Tau Delta's lawyers denied in court that the party was sponsored by the fraternity. After the fire, four kegs and several cases of malt liquor were found at the scene.

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Hometown: New Orleans, LA
College: Louisiana State University
Age: 20
Birthday: July 15, 1986
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: History/Political Science, Business
Favorite Drink: Jack and Coke
Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints
Favorite Actor: Johnny Depp
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Hobbies: Watching football (mostly college), laying on the beach, camping, fishing, and overall hanging out with the boys.
Best Part of Being a Campus Girl: Trying something new and getting so far with it.
Plans after Graduation: Become a physician assistant and part time college history professor.

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Girl Falls Off Balcony at Virginia Pike House

Female Hospitalized After Frat Party Injury

It was a normal Friday night at the Pi Kappa Alpha house at the University of Virginia. People were hanging out, and there was a band playing.

Then the porch railing gave way, and a drunk 17-year old girl fell to the ground.

The girl, who's name has not been released because she is a minor, is in stable condition at a local hospital.

The railing broke when the girl was leaning on it, despite the fact that the house had recently been inspected by the national fraternity.

It is believed that the girl gained access to the party as part of the band, not as a university student.

"All the brothers are concerned and wish her a speedy recovery," said Pi Kappa Alpha President Sean Sullivan.

Picture by Justin Belcher/Cavalier Daily

Play That Funky Music

Come to Bed

Kansas State Pi Kappa Phi Closing

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity to Close Student Chapter Because of Low Numbers

Kansas State University won't have an undergraduate chapter of Pi Kappa Phi when students return to campus in the fall.

After almost 30 years on campus, the fraternity is being forced to close its doors after several years of sub-par recruitment and current low numbers in active brothers.

"We're not leaving because of negative things like alcohol problems or hazing or anything like that," said Tyler Price, Pi Kappa Phi's president. "It was just a rough stretch of years for recruitment and when that happens, it's difficult to keep the house full."

The fraternity's alumni plan to stay active within the organization and hope to reopen the undergraduate frat's doors as early as 2011.

Phi Tau Chapter Suspended for Fire

Fraternity Suspends Nebraska Chapter After Fatal Fire

Nebraska Wesleyan's chapter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity was suspended for four year's by its national organization following an investigation into a fatal fire where hazing was said to be involved.

The frat's national president said there wasn't any connection found between possible violations of its risk management policy and the fire, but its actions were significant enough to cause the brothers to have their chapter suspended.

The suspension comes about a week after brothers were indicted on arson and hazing charges. They were said to have been in possession of illegal fireworks at the time of the November fire and were said to have thrown them unlawfully.

The brothers were informed at what was said to be a very emotional meeting Tuesday night.

Tatoos for Breakfast

Alpha Phi Girls Can Swim, Ride Bikes and Run

Sorority Sisters Train for Triathalon

Six sisters of the University of Maryland's chapter of Alpha Phi are training to participate in a triathalon, with the hopes of raising $25,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Alpha Phi sister Danielle Posa, a junior, was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was just five years old. About five years later, she was declared cancer free.

Posa and five of her sisters plan to swim, bike and run in the 10-kilometer St. Anthony's Triathalon this weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The girls will accept donations through June 30.

Ripon College Working to Get New Sorority

Delta Psi Delta Ready to Become Recognized Sorority

Girls who have banded together to form Ripon College's third sorority, Delta Psi Delta, won't have a house yet next fall but are hoping to soon be officially recognized.

A local sorority, Delta Psi Delta has yet collected enough sisters to get official housing on the campus. The girls who formed the group chose to make it a local sorority rather than seeking a new chapter of a national sorority because of the many difficulties small campuses have in getting such a sorority established.

"A lot of people didn't think we would get that big of a response," said Kelly Schweiss, the sorority's president. "Twelve is an amazing number of girls and we have others who have indicated interest in joining next year."

Man With Guns Arrested at South Florida

The Frat Boy News daily campus police report for Thursday:

University of South Florida (compiled by News4Jax)
A man who was sleeping in his car parked on the University of South Florida campus was arrested after an officer saw a gun on the front seat, authorities said.

Cloal Lang Leatherman pulled his car into a parking lot outside the university police station early Tuesday morning, university police spokeswoman Meg Ross said. But officers became suspicious when he didn't get out of his car. The officers approached him and saw the loaded .38-caliber revolver on the seat beside him.

"He pulled into our parking lot because he thought it was a safe place to sleep," Ross told The Tampa Tribune. "He indicated he really doesn't have anywhere else to go.

"Besides the revolver, Leatherman also had an unloaded shotgun and a knife in the car. Leatherman has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, and he told the police the weapons were for his protection.

"Anytime I've got someone on my campus with a gun, I don't know what's on the person's mind," USF Police Chief Tom Longo said. "The Virginia Tech incident raises everyone's awareness and our resolve to do something about this.

"A gunman killed 32 people and himself at Virginia Tech University last week.USF police concluded that there was no evidence Leatherman meant to harm anyone.He was charged with possessing a firearm on school property. He was being held without bond.