Semi-Formals in the Midst of Controversy

Last weekend, December 3-5, and this weekend, December 10-12 marks the season of semi-formals for GW's Greek Fraternities and Sororities.

This year, however, the events are happening amidst investigations into 9 different fraternities and sororities on allegations of hazing, underage drinking, and possession of other illegal substances.

When asked how these investigation and controversies were effecting semi-formal events, and if there were any concrete rule changes this fall due to said investigations, the office of Greek life declined to comment.

Sigma Phi Epsilon, better known as Sig Ep, and Pi Kappa Alpha, better known as Pike, are unable to hold semi-formal events in the time being because each has been put on differed suspension by the university and their national organizations. This means that the two fraternities are not allowed to hold any events or meetings whatsoever.

Beyond these controversies, many other fraternities and sororities held very successful and problem free events last weekend. The same is expected of this up coming weekend.