Members of the Sigma Nu fraternity at North Carolina State University have been given a mandatory eviction notice, requiring them to vacate their house by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. This order was communicated to the fraternity on Friday, allowing just a short window for relocation.

Background of the Decision

This decision follows serious allegations of hazing within the fraternity, culminating in law enforcement’s execution of six search warrants in October. These searches led to the discovery of graphic videos and other evidence, prompting further investigations that may result in criminal charges, according to Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.

Responses from Other Fraternities

Ben Grimstead, a member of the Triangle Fraternity, which focuses on engineering and sciences, expressed his surprise at the Sigma Nu situation. In an interview with WRAL News, he highlighted the educational efforts his fraternity undertakes to prevent such controversies, saying, “Honestly, my fraternity is pretty new. We’ve had a lot of lessons about this kind of thing. And it’s interesting to see both sides of the coin. Because something like this shocked me to my core.”

Current Status and Next Steps

The fraternity’s active members are in the process of moving out, with security guards noting that most have already vacated the premises as of Monday evening. A few remain to finalize cleanup before the deadline.

According to Sigma Nu’s national organization, the future of the fraternity property will be determined jointly by the alumni house corporation and NC State University.

Future Prospects for Sigma Nu

As of last spring, Sigma Nu reported a membership of 77. While the fraternity’s chapter is set to close indefinitely, it has the option to reapply for university recognition in approximately four years. WRAL News inquired about the short notice for the evacuation as well as potential alternative housing solutions, but both university officials and representatives from Sigma Nu’s national headquarters have not provided responses.

Regarding the potential for reinstatement, a spokesperson indicated that decisions concerning the future activities of the fraternity will be made at a later date.