Michigan State Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter Looks to Rebuild

MSU Fraternity to Rebuild Ranks After Suspensions

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

Michigan State University's chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity lost all but four of its brothers last fall after a hazing investigation caused its national organization to suspend 11 of its members.

The brothers were placed on 5-to-8 year suspensions by the organization for their roles in the hazing and the remaining brothers now hope to move in a new direction on Jan. 21 when they hold their first recruitment meeting of the new year.

Details of the hazing incident from last fall were not released by the organization and the university said it is unaware of the circumstances that led to the suspensions of each brother.

Kappa Alpha Psi Questioned About Hazing

Huston-Tillotson Frat Faces Charges

Huston-Tillotson University's chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was given ten days by a pledge's mother to either admit or deny hazing her son.

Cletis Cabbil, a student at the Austin, Texas, college, said brothers of the fraternity assaulted him to the point of hazing.

If Kappa Alpha Psi admits to the charges, individual brothers could face criminal charges from police, the report said.

Black is the Color of Love

Black Sororities Offer 'Lifelong Love'

“The main thing that black sororities offer if lifelong membership and love," said Alpha Kappa Alpha sister Shawna Newbill from Richmond, Va.

The Tuscaloosa News reported Sunday in an article that was a primer for those unfamiliar with black sororities.

Washington State University's office of Greek life stated “It is important that each person commit to the purpose of their founders and the organization’s goal for the upliftment of the black race."

The article also identified the "divine nine" international Greek letter organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

These organizations are members of the National Pan Hellenic Council, which was formed in 1930 at Howard University, the traditionally black college.

Southern Alabama Kappa Alpha Psi brothers given Probation for Hazing

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On Friday, the Press-Register reported that three Kappa Alpha Psi brothers from the University of Southern Alabama received probation for a hazing incident that occurred in the fall of 2005.

Antwuan Lervoi Calhoun, 24, Derrick Greaves, 21, and Bryant Bradley, 25, received sentances of probation for the hazing incident that left one pledge in the hospital. The chapter was shut down immediately after that allegations surfaced.

Two other bothers of the same chapter, Jamion Burney and Ricky Patrick were expected to also plead guilty to third degree assault and receive suspend sentences.

The incident became public when a student, known as Paul Jones, was sent to the hospital with injuries from being struck in the chest and buttocks with a cane. A cane is featured in many of the historically black fraternities step shows, and is well known symbol of the fraternity.

Jones was the only one of the pledges who would co-operate with police. Jones also alleged that after reporting the incident and co-operating with police, he received threatening phone calls and dirty looks until he graduated.

Jones is still under treatment for his injuries he received nearly a year ago.

Northwestern Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter Celebrates 90 Years

Fraternity Celebrates 90 Years

Kappa Alpha Psi celebrated its 90th anniversary at Northwestern University this weekend. The fraternity was established April 21, 1917.

While the fraternity was established in 1917, it owes its existence today to alumni Dan Davis, a 1969 graduate.

When Davis was a freshmen, the Northwestern University chapter had just closed its doors. Recruitment was low, as there were very few black men enrolled at NU at the time.

Davis took it upon himself to restart the chapter, and pledged the Alpha Rho chapter, also based in Chicago. When he arrived on NU Campus he recruited 12 new members, saving the Theta chapter of the historically black fraternity.

Vandy Greeks Moving In To Ex-Kappa Sig House

NPHC Accept Offer to Occupy Kappa Sigma House

Vanderbilt University is planning on using the vacant Kappa Sigma house in a creative arrangement to house four different fraternities.

Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma plan to jointly occupy the old Kappa Sigma house until at least 2010, when the Kappa Sigs plan to return.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council's president Steven Harris said "We are definitely grateful for the opportunity to use the house as a residence for the NPHC men," he said. "We still realize this is a temporary residence." The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body for the four historically black fraternities.

While the building is not large enough to hold all of the members of all four fraternities, the four fraternities will use the building for social functions, and a select few will live in the house. Previously the fraternities were using the campus social hall for their events.

More Kappa Alpha Psi Brothers Won't Get Jail Time for Hazing

3 Frat Brothers Avoid Prison for Hazing

Three Florida A&M Kappa Alpha Psi brothers who were said to have paddled a pledge so severely he required butt surgery, plead no contest to charges and in return got probation for the 2006 hazing incident.

The brothers, Brian Bowman, 23, of Oakland, Calif.; Cory Gray, 23, of Montgomery, Ala., and Marcus Hughes, 21, of Fort Lauderdale, could still end up in jail if they violate their probations.

Two other brothers - Michael Morton and Jason Harris - were sentenced in January for the hazing of Marcus Jones.

Kappa Alpha Psi Played Cupid on V-Day

Fraternity to Appreciate SJSU Women

While most fraternity guys across the country were using Valentine's Day as an excuse to get laid, the brothers of San Jose State's Kappa Alpha Psi chapter tried to make a difference, of course the kind of difference being one that may get them laid.

Several members of Kappa Alpha Psi passed out "Candygrams" to the women of the university on Wednesday.

"We're giving our candygrams to the young ladies that day that do - or do not - have boyfriends," said Chidi Ohaeri, a sophomore brother majoring in psychology. "It's our way of showing the women of SJSU that we do care and that we take them everyday as a blessing that they are on our campus."

"That's a sweet thing to do," said one girl. "It'll make them popular. It's a good way to advertise themselves. I'll feel bad for whoever doesn't get one."

"It's a good concept," said Dennis Cajina, a junior brother of the fraternity Gamma Zeta Alpha. "It's something nice, it's unexpected and it can make someone's day. Women are beautiful and great, and that's why we love women."

That's right Dennis, women are beautiful and great. Too bad your frat didn't think of it first.

Butt Surgery Next Step for Caned Pledge

College Student Requires Surger to Butt After Hazing

The caned pledge in the Kappa Alpha Psi hazing case at Florida A&M reportedly needs butt surgery to correct the injuries he suffered as a result of the incident.

As the Frat Boy News reported earlier this week, Kappa Alpha Psi brothers - Michael Morton and Jason Harris - were sentenced Monday for the hazing of Marcus Jones.

The pledge also suffered broken ear drum in addition to the bruising he endured as a result of the paddling.

Sunshine State Hazing Violaters Sentenced

Florida Frat Brothers Get 2 Years each for Hazing

Two Florida A&M Kappa Alpha Psi brothers - Michael Morton and Jason Harris - were sentenced Monday for the hazing of Marcus Jones.

As reported by the Frat Boy News earlier this month, Jones suffered a broken ear drum and severe bruising to his buttocks after being punched and hit with wooden canes.

FOXNews.com reports that Morton was accused of paddling Jones while Harris urged the pledge to take the paddling and revived him when he passed out.

Both Morton and Harris received 2 years each for their involvement.

A new Florida law makes hazing a felony if its results are serious bodily injury, as in this case.

Gun Shots Fired, 2 Alpha Phi Alphas Attacked

Two Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Attacked at Frat House

Two Alpha Phi Alpha brothers were attacked in front of their fraternity house at the University of Alabama Saturday morning.

The attackers have yet to be identified, but rumors say it may Kappa Alpha Psi may have been involved.

Kappa Alpha Psi has denied the allegations.

No one was injured, and police are investigating gun shots in the vicinity that occurred around the same time.

Kappa Alpha Psi Brothers Face Hazing Charges

Frat Initiates were Caned, Lawyer Says

Further investigation into an incident of hazing at Florida A&M's Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity has led to one brother admitting that they caned their pledges, a lawyer said last month.

5 brothers of the fraternity were charged with felony hazing. The Kappa Alpha Psi brothers are being charged for the hazing of Marcus Jones, who suffered eardrum and buttocks bruising following the caning.

A new Florida law dictates that hazing becomes a felony when it results in sever bodily injury.