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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

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...

Students held candles for the vigil in honor of late Samuel Martinez on Nov. 19, 2019, at Alpha Tau Omega.

President Biden signs first ever federal anti-hazing bill

Lucille Stutesman, Evergreen news co-editor January 9, 2025

President Biden signed into law a first-of-its-kind federal anti-hazing bill on Dec. 24, 2024. The Stop Campus Hazing Act mandates colleges and universities participating in federal student...

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

Increase in legal penalties for hazing reaches second bid

KASSANDRA VOGEL, Evergreen reporter February 8, 2023

Every time Jolayne Houtz recounts the story of her son Sam’s death, it breaks her heart all over again.  However, she feels a responsibility to continue to tell it. “Maybe [Sam’s] story...

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

Anniversary of Sam Martinez’s death approaches

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor November 11, 2022

Saturday marks the anniversary of Sam Martinez's death. Three years ago, the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity threw a “family drink night,” in which older members brought pledges large quantities of alcohol,...

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