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Fraternities and sororities have long been criticized for the great bodily harm or death of their potential new members as a result of hazing and abuse. This topic tends to spark visceral reactions and heated debates between those inside the Greek organizations and outsiders who are repulsed by the idea of causing injury in order to join a group of friends. The argument may have been dormant for a while but this story is likely to reignite the discourse.
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According to reporting by WBRZ, a 20-year-old Southern University student named Caleb Wilson collapsed and was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital while participating in an Omega Psi Phi Fraternity event at North Sherwood Forest Community Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When asked about Wilson’s relationship with The Bruhz, the school played coy however, later, the administration issued a memo halting all Southern University extracurricular activities.
“Effective immediately, all membership intake activities for SUBR campus organizations, including but not limited to fraternities, sororities, and student clubs are hereby paused until further notice,” according to the statment from the Southern University Division of Student Affairs.
The school also posted a lengthy statement about Caleb’s death on their official Facebook page.
Wilson was a New Orleans native who was majoring in mechanical engineering. He was also a member of Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” marching band. The band also honored Caleb’s life with a heartfelt social media post.
WAFB reports that the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office has completed an autopsy but has not determined Caleb’s cause of death. Additional study is being done to search for answers. We will provide more information as it is made available to the public.
Rest in peace, Caleb Wilson. Prayers up for his family and friends.
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