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University Presidents To Discuss Hazing

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University system presidents met at the governor’s mansion Thursday afternoon to discuss steps to eliminate hazing and alcohol abuse among sanctioned groups on campus. LSU System President F King Alexander says it’s not their intention to get rid of Greek organizations, because they do a lot of good work in the community

An LSUs fraternity pledge died after consuming a large amount of alcohol during a suspected hazing ritual in September. Alexander says university leaders can come up with more policies to avoid these type of tragic events, but the students need to be a partner in this effort too…

Four LSU fraternities have been suspended or closed since Gruver’s death. Edwards says he’s impressed with the anti-hazing policies already in place at Louisiana universities, but they could do better