CU Boulder suspends Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity over reports of hazing

The University of Colorado Boulder suspended the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity after credible reports of hazing regarding the group The university disclosed the suspension through its safety alert system Thursday evening noting that the hazing happened Monday and was informed Tuesday Under federal law colleges are required to notify about crimes that occur in or around campus Phi Kappa Sigma has been placed under an interim suspension as the university investigates which includes the suspension of all fraternity programs according to the alert Agents reported the school also received at least two other reports of extreme or severe hazing this week but didn t provide additional details The school asks anyone with information regarding the Phi Kappa Sigma hazing circumstance or any other hazing to overview it to their Novice Conduct and Conflict Resolution group or to campus police which has an anonymous tip line The school defines hazing as any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the vitality safety or welfare of or causes a threat of bodily injury to an individual for the purpose of initiation participation admission into or affiliation with any organization or CU Boulder group according to its website Hazing could include any abuse of a mental or physical nature forced consumption of any food liquor drugs or substances any forced physical activity that could adversely affect the wellness or safety of an individual any activity that would subject the individual to embarrassment or humiliation or any forced violation of CU Boulder agenda and or local state or federal law