The Rutgers University chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi has been permanently shut down after a horrifying hazing ritual involving electricity and water landed a 19-year-old student in critical condition. This isn’t your typical fraternity high jinks; this was a reckless, life-threatening situation that came to light after authorities were called to a disconnected 911 call and found the student unresponsive at the off-campus house.
This whole disaster unfolded in the basement of the New Brunswick house, and the details that have come out since are alarming. To be fair, the national fraternity organization for Alpha Sigma Phi, Inc., hasn’t tried to sweep this under the rug. Their spokesperson, Gordy Heminger, was quick to confirm that hazing was indeed the cause, stating clearly that, “Based on our investigation, hazing did occur and as a result, the fraternity made the decision to close the chapter.”
