Dartmouth frat that was suspended after student’s death was already on alcohol probation
The Dartmouth College frat that was suspended after a student member died amid hazing allegations was already on alcohol probation for a past suspension.
The Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority were suspended by the New Hampshire college after 20-year-old Won Jang was found dead in the Connecticut River following a joint social gathering.
“At the time of the incident, Beta Alpha Omega was on alcohol probation following a fall, winter and spring term suspension,” a Dartmouth spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Alpha Phi was placed on alcohol probation during the fall 2023 term, and then returned to good standing,” the college spokesperson added.
Hanover police and fire departments responded to a report of a missing Dartmouth student on Sunday at around 3:15 p.m.
Jang had last been seen by the docks of the river at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
First responders found Jang’s body about 65 feet offshore at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The preliminary police investigation revealed that foul play is not suspected, but Hanover Police are looking into hazing allegations.
“Hazing is strictly prohibited at Dartmouth College, by both College policy and New Hampshire law,” the college’s website reads.
“No student, College employee, College volunteer, student organization, athletic team, or other College-recognized group or association should participate in, solicit, direct, aid, conduct or participate as a witness in hazing,” Dartmouth’s website states.
Under state law, the college is required to report hazing to law enforcement.
“Students and organizations may be subject to criminal prosecution for violation of the New Hampshire law prohibiting hazing,” the college’s website reads.
“Student organizations, groups or teams found responsible for violations of this policy should be prepared for significant organizational sanctions, up to and including, loss of member recruitment privileges, suspension or revocation of organizational activity and/or recognition,” the website states.
Students can be sued in civil court for damages that result from the mental and/or physical harm caused by hazing.