Ball State Delts Suspended by National Headquarters

Fraternity Activities Suspended

By Patrick W. Connelly
Co-Editor, The Frat Boy News

Ball State University's chapter of Delta Tau Delta was placed on immediate suspension by the fraternity's national headquarters after police recovered stolen items from Theta Chi in their house.

Two of the university's Delta Tau Delta brothers were charged by police with stealing paddles, trophies, composite photographs and a flag from the Theta Chi house.

Until further notice, Delta Tau Delta was suspended from participating in any social activities. Brothers are still permitted to hold chapter meeting, participate in intramural sports, the university's interfraternal council and honor board activities.

Charged for the thefts were Delta Tau Delta brothers Dustin Koch and James Finn. Both were released from county jail after posting bond.

The university is investigating if the fraternity should be held responsible for the actions of its members involved in the theft.

Cleveland Rocks

Frat Guy of the Week: Drew Carey

Comedian and actor Drew Carey was a brother of Kent State University's chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Carey recently announced he will be the new host of 'The Price Is Right' beginning in October.

Carey was born and raised in Cleveland and went on to attend college at Kent State. At Kent, Drew joined Delta Tau Delta, but was later expelled from the college for bad grades after only three years.

Carey went on to join the U.S. Marines. After serving for six years, Carey began writing his own jokes and performed stand-up in Cleveland and Los Angeles, and eventually in 1991 appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

In 1995, 'The Drew Carey Show' premiered on ABC and ran until 2004. During that time, Carey also served as host of ABC's 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

In July, Carey announced that he will succeed the retired Bob Barker as the host of CBS' 'The Price Is Right.' Carey is set to debut on the show Oct. 15.

3 WVU Frats Close Over Fire Code Violations

Fire Violations Close WVU Fraternities

Three fraternities at West Virginia University won't have a house when brothers return to the Morgantown campus next fall after they were shut down by the fire chief for code violations.

Since the beginning of May, Phi Sigma Kappa, Pi Kappa Phi and Phi Gamma Delta have been closed because of lack of fire alarms and exits in their houses. The houses of Delta Tau Delta and Beta Theta Pi were also shut down in the past year because of similar violations.

WVVA-TV reported that the fire chief may not be done just yet in his rampage on fun in Morgantown. He was expected to inspect other houses Wednesday, they said.

Cincy Delts Slip 'n Slide for Safe Sex

Fraternity Promotes Safe Sex

The brothers of the University of Cincinnati's chapter of Delta Tau Delta got some girls wet Tuesday with the hopes of teaching them about safe sex.

The brothers set up a slip 'n slide, a hose, an inflatable pool, and passed out condoms and pamphlets to educate students how to properly use them.

"We're hoping to do this every year," Dave Sullivan, a Delt brother who helped organize the event, told the university's student newspaper. "The goal is to spread sex education and stop the spread of [sexually transmitted infections]."

"We handed out like 2,000 condoms today, that's a lot of sinners," another Delt, Andrew Chupka, said.

GW Delts Will Return in Fall of '08

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity to Return in Fall of 2008

After being removed from the campus of George Washington University in 2004 for hazing allegations, Delta Tau Delta fraternity is set to recruit a new set of brothers for a return to the campus in the fall of 2008.

The return is currently only an administrative process, but soon new members will be allowed to pledge the new Delt chapter. After being suspended in 2004, the national organization of the fraternity approved it to attempt a return in 2008.

"(Delta Tau Delta) still has property on campus, so we knew they weren't going to go away anytime soon," Chris DiBitetto, the university's IFC president, told the campus student newspaper.

Student Beat at Ball State Delt House Sues Frat

Student Files Suit Against Fraternity, Alleged Attacker

A student who was said to have the living snot beat out of him last year at a party held by Ball State University's chapter of Delta Tau Delta has sued the attacker and the fraternity.

Zachary Holsinger says he was minding his own business at the party when three men picked an unprovoked fight with him. Holsinger says he was beaten to the point where he was unconscious.

The lawsuit alleges that his unconscious body was carried outside from the Delt party, where he was left to suffer alone. The suit also says the Delts didn't provide sufficient security at a party where alcohol was served.

Chad Howard Stickley, 22, has been charged in connection with the attack. If convicted, he could face eight years in prison.

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.

Reel Big Fish Drummer Parties With Delts

Reel Big Fish

It doesn't get much SKAnkier than a ska show and a frat party, and the brothers of Delta Tau Delta's chapter at Washington and Jefferson College proved that Friday night.

Reel Big Fish, along with New Found Glory, played the annual spring concert at Washington and Jefferson College, about twenty minutes outside of Pittsburgh, Friday evening. To commemorate the event, the frat hosted its famed SkaFest party, and got a visit unexpectedly from Reel Big Fish drummer Ryland Steen (pictured right) after the show.

Reel Big Fish played most of its classics, including "Beer," "Sell Out," "Everything Sucks," and a few songs of their new live album in front of what was a sellout at the college.

Washington Student Charged With Assault After Hitting Girls

UW Student Arrested in Frat Party Assault

A male student allegedly hit two women at a camouflage-themed party this past weekend at the University of Washington's Alpha Sigma Phi house.

Police said witnesses told them a 24-year old man got into a verbal altercation with one of the women, punched her in the head and then kicked her when she fell to the ground. After the woman's friend tried to help, the man then hit her in the head.

Alpha Sigma Phi brothers told police that the man was a guest from Delta Tau Delta fraternity and that he had started a similar incident at their house in early march. Both frats and police are still investigating the incident.

Eastern Michigan Delts Shave Heads to Save Lives

Fraternity Gets Ready to "Shave a Head, Save a Life"

The brothers of Eastern Michigan University's chapter of Delta Tau Delta are holding a silent auction where the highest bidder will have the opportunity to shave the head of a Delt.

The money raised through the event will be donated to an organization called "Bleed Purple." Bleed Purple raises money for college students diagnosed with cancer he may need help with funding medical procedures.

"We hope to raise as much money as possible, but nationwide we want to raise ten million dollars by the year 2010," said Delt national event planner Joseph Stromski.

Gay Frat is the Anti-Animal House

Gay Brotherhood: Antitheses of 'Animal House' Drunken Excess

Believe it or not, the fastest growing fraternity in the United States isn't Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, or Alpha Chi Rho, it's the gay frat Delta Lambda Phi according to a report from ABC News.

ABC News writes that, "The term "gentleman" does not conjure up those puerile Hollywood fraternity brothers Bluto Blutarsky and Otter Stratton, who waged a drunken war against Dean Vernon Wormer as he tried to shut down the fictitious Delta House — the "Animal House."

New York University became the latest college to open it doors for the only national fraternity started by gay men for gay men. Membership is open to gay, bisexual, progressive and straight men.

Delta Lambda Phi currently has 24 chapters nationwide, with 10 colonies scattered around the country.

Old School Delt

Frat Guy of the Week: Will Ferrell

Long before he was the star of Blades of Glory or a cast member on Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell was making the brothers of Delta Tau Delta laugh at the University of Southern California.

In addition to being a Delt and a 1989 graduate of USC, Ferrell had planned for a career in sports broadcasting and majored in sports information. After graduating, Ferrell began to work on his improv skills in various comedy groups, and joined the cast of SNL in 1995.

Impersonating everyone from Harry Caray and George W. Bush to Alex Trebek and Neil Diamond, Will quickly became a comedic icon to a new generation.

Since then, Ferrell has starred in major blockbusters like Night at the Roxbury, Old School, Anchorman, Elf, and Blades of Glory which will be released this week in theaters everywhere.

Ball State Delt Gets Suspended

Chapter Suspends Brother

As reported by Amanda Getchel of the Ball State Daily News:

Ball State University senior Chad Stickley has been suspended from Delta Tau Delta fraternity for striking sophomore Zach Holsinger on Nov. 11 outside the chapter's house, Interfraternity Council officials said.

Delta Tau Delta President Joel Sheets said the chapter's honor board recommended removing Stickley for conduct unbecoming of a member of the fraternity. After its own investigation, Delta Tau Delta members voted 35-2 in favor of the suspension, he said.

Stickley refused to comment.

"The Ball State chapter worked closely with the university, police and our national headquarters during the investigation," Sheets said. "This unfortunate event has strengthened the chapter's working relationship with both the university and our national headquarters. We are on the road to improving our relations with the university and the Muncie community."

Best Frat T-Shirt Contest!!!!

The Frat Boy News Presents:

2007 FRAT T-SHIRT OF THE YEAR CONTEST

Does your frat have creative shirt's like the one on the right? The Frat Boy News Staff is looking for the best frat t-shirt of the year. We know you got 'em, and we want to see 'em.

If you think your frat's shirt qualifies, take a picture of it and send it to us as at fratboynews@yahoo.com by Friday, March 23, 2007. We'll post them on the site and you guys can vote for the best shirt. The brothers of the winning chapter will be spotlighted in a feature on our site. May the best frat win.

Best Frat T-Shirt Contest!!!

The Frat Boy News Presents

2007 FRAT T-SHIRT OF THE YEAR CONTEST

Does your frat have creative shirt's like the one above? The Frat Boy News Staff is looking for the best frat t-shirt of the year. We know you got 'em, and we want to see 'em.

If you think your frat's shirt qualifies, take a picture of it and send it to us as at fratboynews@yahoo.com by Friday, March 23, 2007. We'll post them on the site and you guys can vote for the best shirt. The brothers of the winning chapter will be spotlighted in a feature on our site. May the best frat win.

Syracuse Delts Being Investigated for Hazing

Delts Under Investigation for Hazing

The Syracuse University chapter of Delta Tau Delta is being investigated for an incident where two students sustained injuries while pledging.

The Syracuse Daily Orange reported that two weeks ago, one student suffered a swollen and bruised kidney that appears to be the result of physical contact, Buske said. The other student suffered a minor injury to the face caused by a fall that was most likely related to his level of intoxication.

Campus security is currently interviewing brothers and the pledges to get more details on the situation.

Free Beer Tomorrow!!!

Vandals Trash Vacant Fraternity House

The University of Arizona's chapter of Delta Tau Delta has a new home on the campus at Cherry Street, but it's their old house that seems to be causing all the trouble.

Since moving to their new house a few weekends ago, their old, vacant house has been vandalized, not once - but twice!

The Wildcat Online reports that "trash is streen about the house's interior, jagged remains of windowpanes just from the frames, and it is impossible to lock the facility."

"The building right now looks like the Beirut Hilton," said Steve Holland, director of risk management and safety at the university, "It's completely destroyed."

A fence was put up to keep people out prior to the vandalism, but that didn't stop the trespassers. Someone entered the house and set a dead Christmas tree on fire in the basement. Luckily, the rest of the house did not catch fire, but the sprinkler system flooded the room.

The building is scheduled to be torn down soon to make way for a new facility. The case is being investigated as arson by local police.

God Save The Snowman

Police Beat - Extra!

Straight from the police beat at the University of Arizona - Courtesy of the Wildcat Online:

Three students reported an assault at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house, 1050 N. Cherry Ave., Jan. 21, reports stated.

A member of the fraternity told police that people were admiring a snowman in front of the house when a truck pulled up at 8:50 p.m. He said someone in the truck shouted "Kappa Sig," and began throwing snowballs at people in front of the house.

One of the men in the truck tackled the snowman in the front yard.

The fraternity member told police he jumped on the truck bed, but was shoved out of it as the truck drove away. Another member of the fraternity said he hit the truck with his hand and kicked it as it drove away.

The students said three members of the Kappa Sigma Pi fraternity came to the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and tried to identify who had damaged the front of the truck.

One of the fraternity members said they should damage one of the cars at Delta Tau Delta, and another said members of the fraternities should settle the dispute with a fight.

The fraternity members did not want to press charges against the men.

The Sweet Smell of Piss in the Morning

Delt House Ready for Occupancy

Delts at the Stevens Institute of Technology finally can move back home. Brother began moving into the newly renovated house last week.

"I've never seen anything this bad," said Del Tufu, supervisor of the construction project on the final day of renovation. "The first day I came here it was raining more inside the building then outside. The floors were decayed, the basement had demolition debris, mildew, rats and possums."

The much needed renovations to the old house aren't receiving as much of a welcome from current brothers as you might expect.

"We worked hard to tear this place down," an anonymous brother said, "It's too much like a dorm."

"I don't see how all this linoleum is going to stand up to beer and punch," said Ryan Sullivan, a recent alumni of the chapter.

The basement of the new house still remains unfinished. Brothers were reportedly happy to once again absorb the comforting smells of urine still in the air.

WVU Delts Suspended Til 2009, Daily Athenaeum Makes Error in Report

WVU's Delta Tau Delta Chapter's Charter Withdrawn

''Now that the international fraternity has severed ties with the undergraduate men at West Virginia University, no student is an active member of any Delta Tau Delta chapter and should not hold himself out as such,'' said James B. Russell, the national executive vice president of the fraternity.

After being placed on suspension last August for its failure to meet the arch chapter's operating standards, Delta Tau Delta at WVU had their charter withdrawn in November. Delt officials claim that the WVU brothers have continued to violate the fraternity's values and alcohol policies.

The university has approved a possible 2009 return for the Delts if they can straighten out their relationship with the arch chapter.


WVU Student Paper Errors in Report

Fraternity suspended until 2009! shouted the headline, but alas, it was not so. The fact checker was asleep at the keyboard when WVU's Daily Athenaeum newspaper ran this headline:

WVU's Delta Tau Delta Gamma chapter suspended until 2009

The only problem is the Gamma chapter of Delta Tau Delta is not at WVU, it's almost fifty miles away at Washington & Jefferson College.

Actually, Gamma chapter is alive and well. In fact, "Gamma chapter is the oldest Delt chapter in continuous existence. It has never been closed in 143 years of operation", according to their website.

WVU, however, was the Gamma Delta chapter.

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