Deadliest U.S. Fraternity Grapples With ‘Historic’ Pledging Ban
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College leaders, fraternities and their critics called Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s ban on pledging a milestone in the history of efforts to end hazing, saying it could save lives and spur other Greek groups to follow suit.
Yet, across the country, SAE members and other fraternity brothers voiced reservations, saying the ban of pledge pins and other traditions could damage the close-knit brotherhoods. Others warned of pledging -- and dangerous hazing -- going underground.