Clemson University imposes 4-year suspension on fraternity for ‘chemical burn’ ritual, other hazing

A Clemson University fraternity has drawn a four-year suspension after hazing revelations that included chemical burns. The Post & Courier reports that the second largest university in South Carolina has sanctioned the only chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho in the state. An investigation had uncovered initiation rituals involving salt-like materials used to burn new members. It is the latest punishment meted out at the university for Greek life violations. University documents show two other fraternities are under four-year suspensions for “personal servitude by new members” and “morally degrading behavior.” A Clemson University spokesperson says the school takes “all allegations of hazing within our student organizations very seriously.”