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IOWA CITY The University of Iowa this semester has investigated, or is continuing to investigate, more allegations of hazing at two of its fraternities one of which nearly faced additional reprimand for hosting a gathering “at which llamas were present.”
The UI Sigma Pi chapter which in recent years faced reprimand for alcohol and arrest violations on Feb. 1 was notified of the UI Office of Student Accountability’s investigation into allegations it hazed a new member on or around Jan. 31.
According to a UI letter to Sigma Pi which The Gazette obtained through a public records request but came heavily redacted investigators suspected the chapter “directed, encouraged, or approved” of a new member engaging in “dangerous physical activity.”
IOWA CITY Over the course of this unparalleled fall semester that forced Iowa’s public universities to tread a fine line between fostering a welcoming college environment and keeping their campuses safe in a pandemic, Iowa State University placed 27 students on deferred suspension for COVID-19 infractions.
That put those students under observation for a stint during which if found in further violation they could be suspended and thus dropped from ISU for a specific period of time.
The University of Iowa, which wrapped its last day of classes Friday, on the semester issued 620 warnings, reprimands, or terms of probation for COVID-related violations like failure to social distance, wear a mask, follow guest policy guidance, and quarantine or isolate.