The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a Big-Little reveal night with members of the 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, after participating in a Big-Little reveal night with members of the 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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