Florida university bans fraternities after death

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-07 11:58:50|Editor: liuxin
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Florida State University on Monday indefinitely banned fraternities and sororities after a freshman's alcohol-related death.

"This pause is needed to review and reflect on the loss of a young life and to implement serious changes," John Thrasher, the university's president, said.

The move came after freshman Andrew Coffey was found unresponsive during a pledge at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, and died later.

This is the third death related to improper activities in fraternities and sororities in U.S. universities this year.

In February, Timothy Piazza was killed due to hazing in the Pennsylvania State University. In September, 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver was killed in Louisiana State University in similar circumstances.

Both schools have temporarily banned Greek life on campus -- the trend of joining a club, which is extremely popular among students and almost a necessity.

Fraternities and sororities are selective social organizations composed mostly of undergraduate students. Most have torturous pledging processes for new members, during which hazing activities, such as sleep deprivation, spanking and physical exercises, are enforced. Enditem

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