UGA fraternity suspended for ‘sustained hazing’

A fraternity at the University of Georgia has been suspended for one year after acknowledging a “sustained hazing” of students, according to a media report.

Pi Kappa Phi violated four university regulations, admitting to “forcing and/or requiring the consumption of tobacco products, holding line-ups, requiring participation in physical activities including push-ups, and throwing food and condiments at students,” the Athens Banner-Herald reported.

Under terms of the penalty, all fraternity activities are prohibited and the chapter is “officially closed,” the paper reported. The penalty was effective Sept. 7.