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The University of Texas in Austin announced on November 4, 2019, that the Phi Kappa Phi fraternity had been shut down in the aftermath of a comprehensive investigation into multiple hazing allegations. Technically, the fraternity’s charter was cancelled for four years, to be followed by a two year period of probation. The fraternity had been investigated for serious hazing violations three times over the course of the past eight years. The most recent investigation focused on the 2018-2019 school year….

Tis the season to be jolly. For a significant percentage of people across the United States, jolly oftentimes translates to consuming copious amounts of adult libations. From the eve of Halloween and lasting through New Year’s Day, people in the U.S.A. understandably make the winter holiday season a time for celebrating. Office parties, family gatherings, special events (including at restaurants, bars, and nightclubs) are the order of the season. Unfortunately, even in the age of rideshare, public transport, traditional taxis,…

On many levels and in many ways the Tesla Model S has garnered a reputation as being a highly regarded vehicle. With that said, like any other automobile, the possibility exists for a design flaw that can results in a driver or passenger being unnecessarily injured or even killed. The story of a 48-year old Florida anesthesiologist underscores how such a turn of events can occur. Dr. Omar Awan was motoring near Davie, Florida, earlier this year. His car veered…

Five Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Members Charged in Pledge’s Death Noah Domingo died in January 2019 of acute alcohol poisoning at UC-Irvine fraternity house In January of this year, we reported on yet another fraternity hazing-related death of a new member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Yesterday, Orange County (CA) District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced that five former fraternity “brothers” of 19-year-old Noah Domingo have been indicted on misdemeanor charges related to furnishing alcohol to an underage consumer. Those…

Government Missteps and Lack of Corporate Transparency Endanger the Flying Public One year ago, a Boeing 737 MAX jet crashed during a domestic flight in Indonesia. The Lion Air flight crashed 13 minutes after takeoff, taking all 189 passengers and crew members to their graves. The catastrophic crash was the first major incident involving Boeing’s 737 MAX, which began commercial flight in 2017. It was the deadliest crash ever involving a 737 aircraft of any type. Initial investigations into the…