The memory of Carson Starkey, and how his life was tragically taken in 2008 by a preventable hazing situation, reminds the entire Cal Poly community of how important it is to adhere to hazing-related rules.
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Reaction to party tied to deep-seated feelings
The recent “Colonial Bros and Nava-hos” party was the tipping point for neglected minority students, Cross Cultural Centers assistant director Erin Echols said.
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Cal Poly gains national attention for “Colonial Bros and Nava-hos” party
Associated Press, Indian Country Today Media Network, Death and Taxes, Huffington Post and Jezebel have all posted stories referencing the “Colonial Bros and Nava-hos” party, which occurred this past weekend.
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FIRE criticizes Cal Poly investigation into Native American-themed party
Joe Cohn, who works at FIRE’s headquarters in Philadelphia, said Thursday that Cal Poly’s investigation is unconstitutional based on the information the university has made public so far.
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Cal Poly challenging email that identifies party’s theme, host
University administrators are challenging the contents of an email sent to the Cal Poly Diversity Coalition that identified the host and theme of an “offensive” party now under investigation by the dean of students, a university spokesperson said Wednesday.
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Cal Poly invites fraternity Delta Tau Delta to join campus
After a growing interest in fraternity rush, Cal Poly has invited Delta Tau Delta to join the ranks of the 17 Interfraternity Council organizations on campus.
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At least 3 greek chapters face investigation after ‘offensive’ party
In an email to campus, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong denounced a greek party this past weekend “offensive to Native Americans and women in the party’s theme and suggested costumes.”
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Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Kappa Psi placed on social probation
Cal Poly fraternities Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Kappa Psi are under social probation for hosting parties during fall recruitment, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said.