21Controversial Ritual at Sigma Chi
A controversial incident occurred in 2006 when members of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Nebraska burned a cross and donned Confederate uniforms as part of a ritual.
22Fraternity Members in Crisis Response
Amidst the chaos of the University of Texas Tower Shooting in 1966, several fraternity members and hunting enthusiasts hastily retrieved rifles from their homes and vehicles, responding to officers' instructions to shoot to kill.
23Beastie Boys' Fraternity Satire
The Beastie Boys' song "Fight for Your Right" was originally intended as a satirical commentary on frat culture. The band expressed disappointment when audiences misconstrued it as an endorsement of the behavior it lampooned.
24Alcohol-Infused Frat Party Incident
In 2017, a frat party held in a Maryland residence registered positive on a breathalyzer due to the excessive presence of alcohol in the air.
25Rugby Tour Troubles in Fraternity Houses
During the Australian national rugby team's 1912 tour of the US and Canada, poor performance was attributed to their accommodation in college fraternity houses, where rampant partying led to insufficient rest. One team member remarked, "We were never in bed. That was the trouble. I've never had such a time in my life."
