PULLMAN, WA – A Washington State University fraternity has lost university recognition for one year due to hazing and alcohol violations.

According to a recent post on the WSU website, the cases involve the Sigma Chi fraternity. In August, a new member was required to carry an object at all times, which university officials determined could create fear of repercussions. Later that month, Sigma Chi co-hosted a party where a minor consumed alcohol.

The fraternity will lose recognition for two semesters unless it completes all WSU-issued sanctions by April 17. Those sanctions include hazing prevention training for members. Sigma Chi has also been placed on probation and must remain alcohol-free for one year.

Last April, the fraternity was placed on probation for reckless endangerment after members chained house doors shut during a party. Sigma Chi was also sanctioned in fall 2023 for furnishing alcohol to minors.

WSU is required by state law to publicly report Greek Row conduct violations online. The mandate is part of “Sam’s Law,” enacted following the 2019 death of WSU student Sam Martinez from alcohol poisoning after attending an Alpha Tau Omega fraternity event.