5 Alabama Fraternity Members Arrested For Hazing
Start writing a post
Student Life

5 Alabama Fraternity Members Arrested For Hazing

Why hazing definitely needs to be taken seriously.

20
5 Alabama Fraternity Members Arrested For Hazing

So, it's about that time again. Countless news articles about frat bros hazing their pledges, popping up on everyone's news feeds like the plague. Honestly, I roll my eyes at most of them at this point - not all fraternities haze, and the media consistently reporting on every hazing accusation does not put Greek life in a positive light, because no one wants to report on the thousands of hours of community service we do. But this article here really lit a fire under my ass this week.

Last Wednesday, five University of Alabama Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers were arrested for hazing their pledges by making them stand in buckets of ice and salt, causing burns on their feet, according to The Birmingham News and NBC. Then Kmarko, author for Barstool Sports, wrote a snarky article and his summary of the event goes as follows:

"As for the actual allegations … eh, whatever. You know the drill by now. 95 percent of the time these hazing allegations are so overblown and met with wayyyy too much outrage. There are the obvious exceptions, like the recent Baruch story where those assholes actually killed a kid, then tried to cover it up, but for the most part it’s just dumb shit that’s been going on forever, only now we’re in a climate where there’s absolutely zero tolerance for it.

But in this case it seems a little extreme. Handcuffs and jail for standing in ice buckets? Criminal charges for cold salt water on your feet? Unless these kids’ feet melted straight off into the bucket and you’ve got an entire Phi Gam pledge class with nubs and peg legs, looks like somebody is trying to make a statement."

I don't know if Kmarko actually understands what happens when you add salt to ice water, but according to my general chemistry textbook, it slows the melting rate and increases the freezing rate of the ice (therefore lowering the temperature). Some idiot made up the ice and salt challenge, where (you guessed it) you pour salt on some part of your body and then place an ice cube on it to see who can withstand the pain longer. Another test of masculinity, I suppose, and probably where the Phi Gam actives got the idea.

Depending on how long you keep the ice on the salted part of your body, you can get up to third degree burns. It may sound like some weak sh*t, but it's one of those weird chemistry things that end up being a lot worse than it sounds. Those pledges probably still can't walk - so good, for Alabama PD for arresting these guys. Maybe they should make them (and Kmarko) stand in buckets of salt and ice water and see how funny it is.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

59168
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

38244
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959707
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

196968
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments