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Beta Theta Pi is currently under investigation

Greek houses to be disciplined for providing alcohol to minors

Lucille Stutesman, Evergreen news co-editor July 12, 2025

Greek houses Phi Gamma Delta, Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Nu will be disciplined after providing alcohol to underage members during the 2024-25 school year. According to WSU’s Sam's Law website, Fraternity...

A top WSU's College Hill, Greek Row is home to many of the school's fraternity and sorority organizations.

More fraternities under investigation

Lucille Stutesman, Evergreen news co-editor May 13, 2025

Fraternity Beta Theta Phi is under investigation for alcohol possession and reckless endangerment. The fraternity is under investigation for two incidents in March and April, according to WSU’s Sam’s...

WSU fraternity suspended for five years due to hazing

WSU fraternity suspended for five years due to hazing

LUCILLE STUTESMAN, Evergreen news co-editor April 17, 2025

WSU fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi has been shut down until May 2030 for hazing. According to WSU’s Sam’s Law website, the fraternity pressured new members to consume alcohol and cannabis, and punished...

Streit/Perham residence hall on Jan. 24, 2023

WSU Greek Life member found dead in dorm

MIKAYLA FINNERTY and TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER January 24, 2023

UPDATE: 1/25/2023; 3:50 p.m. The Evergreen is aware a petition was made, but at this time there is no evidence to confirm the information included.  Please be mindful of rumors and hearsay in...

Acacia Recruitment Chair Owen Murray said Greek Life recruitment is essential for relationships between houses, Aug. 29.

Recruitment sustains Greek Life in post-pandemic recovery

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor August 31, 2022

As formal recruitment for Greek Life came to a close last week and informal recruitment is underway, fraternities and sororities' membership numbers are slowly bouncing back after the pandemic. Sororities...

Panhellenic, Interfraternity bylaws forbid weed in Greek houses

Panhellenic, Interfraternity bylaws forbid weed in Greek houses

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief April 14, 2022

It is commonly known Greek life has strict guidelines on alcohol usage — but few people know what the rules are for weed on the property.  The national board for each sorority chapter does not allow...

Cleofa Vargas was recently elected as the Carson College of Business Senator.

Number of ASWSU Senate candidates at record low

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor April 12, 2022

This March’s ASWSU Senate elections had a record-low number of candidates, with only six people running for office. This is considered a low number for ASWSU Senate races, said ASWSU Pro Tempore Katie...

Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, in a hazing incident at Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Students, police in favor of anti-hazing bill currently in Senate

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 3, 2022

House Bill 1758, which would increase the penalties for hazing on college campuses, passed the Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committee with amendments Monday. This means the bill is on its way...

Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, in a hazing incident at Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Greek chapters honor anniversary of Sam Martinez’s death with dry weekend

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter November 15, 2021

Two years later after Sam Martinez's death, the WSU Greek community is finding ways to honor his memory and keep the tragedy in the forefront of students’ minds by putting on a “dry” weekend.  Martinez,...

It is almost Halloweek, and if past years are any indication, Pullman and WSU police officers will have their hands full of crimes and costumes.

Police anticipate alcohol-related offenses during Halloween season

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief October 21, 2021

As Halloween approaches, the WSU and Pullman Police departments are preparing for a possible increase in crime rates. Many crimes occurring during Halloween are typically alcohol-related. Pullman PD...

Pullman PD responds to 238 service calls last week

Pullman PD responds to 238 service calls last week

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter September 3, 2021

Editor's note: The original photo was replaced with the visual above.   The Pullman Police Department received 238 service calls between Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.  Fewer calls were made than...

Sam Martinez, pictured here, died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a "Big-Little Night" with members of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

Fifteen people charged in connection with Sam Martinez’s death

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 9, 2021

Fifteen individuals were charged with furnishing liquor to a minor in connection with the death of Sam Martinez in 2019.  Furnishing liquor to a minor is a gross misdemeanor in Washington state....

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