University documents detail reported hazing and alcohol violations by OU fraternity 'FIJI'
News 4 obtained documents from the University of Oklahoma detailing multiple violations. However, the organization has been given the green light to resume operations, per an agreement the fraternity reached with the university.
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In the documents received via an open records request, the investigation began during the Fall 2024 semester.
In the report, university officials interviewed 42 people in the chapter.
A drinking game that new members participated in called the 'Sidewalk Slammer,' involved a Four Loko and a 40-ounce malt liquor beverage that was taped to an individual'shands. The goal of the game was to consume half of the 40-ounce malt liquorbeverage and pour a Four Loko into the bottle, according to the documents.
The documents also said new members were passed 'dip sandwiches' to eat. The sandwiches were made of bread covered in tobacco dip spit and filled with tobacco dip.
News 4 went to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house Friday for comment and no one answered the door.
Students on the OU campus weighed in on hazing and the investigation.
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'It's kind of childish. I think, you know, we're in college. I think we're a little above that,' said Cale Palmer.
'That's kind of where people find their identity, and when hazing is a part of it, they almost like, wear that with a badge of honor,' said Lucy Westemeyer.
During the investigation, FIJI requested a formal hearing that started but then stopped due to negotiations with the Office of Student Conduct and the international headquarters.
On January 10, 2025, the suspension of activities was lifted.
News 4 obtained a statement from the international headquarters of Phi Gamma Delta:
The chapter has resumed operation under the authority of a graduate trusteeship and in accordance with an educational agreement with the University.
Rob Caudill, Executive Director
'If they are facing such allegations and they were supposed to be suspended until 2028, they might think it's okay to repeat this behavior, since they're not really facing the full consequences of what they were given by the university,' said Alyvia McNeal, a student.
At the state level, Republican Senator Brian Guthrie (R-Bixby) introduced a bill that, if passed, would require universities to report any hazing violations to police.
Currently in Oklahoma, if convicted, a person can receive a misdemeanor and possibly be fined up to $1,500.
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