STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Case does not support murder charges, prosecutor said. A state attorney announced the charges Wednesday. One person in custody; one being sought out of state. Robert Champion died after he was beaten on a bus in November.

If a brotherhood created a bucket-list, this would sit right at the top of it. You’re not a true brother, nor have you truly experienced the brotherhood, if you’ve yet to live in the house. It’s the hub of all debauchery, and the home of all-things pledgeship. The bond you’ll create with your fellow in-house [...]

“You’ll be subjected to hazing all your life.” – Martin Luther

As one of the most controversial fraternal whitle-blowing stories in our modern era, this article is a must-read. While long in duration, it’s worth every word. Whether pro-hazing or not, it makes you think.

Fraternities in a nutshell encompass all that hazing and partying have to offer. It’s the cold hard facts, and the mountains are as blue as they get. There are numerous forms and fashions, with countless different objectives, dilemmas and situations involved. Whether society agrees with it or not, hazing exists, and it’s as relevant as [...]

Spring pledgeship offers a ton of advantages over that of Fall, none more than the week of Spring Break. Yet, not all fraternities let pledges ditch for a week. If you’re lucky enough to escape the haze-fest of pledgeship,  go gypsy style and give the middle-finger to high-priced hotels. Let HostelBookers be your #13 PCP for the week.

“If you could rape someone, who would it be?” If that’s not enough of an incentive to read this story, I don’t know what is. University of Vermont SigEp was suspended for an offensive survey. Shocker? Not really. Check out the article after the jump.

It’s sometimes best to let the media speak, even if their inspirational #29 anti-hazing douchebag commentary makes you sick. We can’t always be supportive of the brotherhood, now can we? Either way, take a quick read over a local newspaper’s definition of “6 Common Myths”. Cheers to high school hazing, let’s teach ‘em young!

Welcome. Around 2 years ago, a few fraternity brothers (a few drinks in) came up with the nit-witted idea to start a website. Broke as always, the stellar bunch somehow rounded up enough money to make it happen. 80+ articles and 100+ thousand unique visitors later, it’s time to break down all that the Pledging [...]

Not to be racist, but Florida A&M turns the minority into the majority. No matter where you’re from, multi-cultural fraternities take hazing to a whole new level. Yet, as previously discussed, fraternities aren’t the only ones professing the age-old art. In this case, a marching band takes things a little too far.

“It’s good for them. It embarrasses a little, but relieves them a lot. Makes them part of the group.” — the late Vince Lombardi on rookie hazing.

No matter how much of a badass you are, there will definitely come a point in pledgeship when you ask yourself… why the fuck am I doing this? Yet, not to worry, this doesn’t rival the trepid days of adolescent childhood when you ponder your sexuality. Don’t tell me the thought never crossed your mind…? Either way, your hardest [...]

As always, the Brotherhood keeps you in-the-know. The latest story comes out of the great state of Tennessee. Vanderbilt held its homecoming weekend last week, and as is tradition, the fraternities hosted alumni brothers for a late-night party. At SAE, they are still surveying the damage. It’s one thing to blow a $12K bar-tab, it’s [...]

Every once in a while the Brotherhood runs across a video worth sharing. In most cases, society’s taboo practices usually create a gold-mine of underground content. Yet, there isn’t too much evidence out there. You be the judge whether or not the video is real or staged. Either way, it’s a quality representation of the [...]

With the transition of high school to college comes the expectation of social survival. Your dorm room gets smaller and smaller by the day, all-the-while your social life dwindles. Once you’ve grown a sack and decided to #2 Rush, your alcoholic education begins. You’re not only joining a Brotherhood, you’re entering a semester long class of alcoholic consumption.

The life of a pledge is full of ups-and-downs: a rollercoaster, if you will. With orientation, pledge socials, hell week, and so much more, it’s tough to put your finger on the highest-highs or the lowest-lows. In the Fall, one day reigns supreme: Game Day. While everyone wishes they were in the SEC, football is [...]

“Pledge attire is life attire. Overall, pledging is a lifestyle.”

When it comes to the Brotherhood, we’re all developing our inner-frat-star status with every day that goes by. Yet, unlike the typical #20 GDI, each and every frat star will be famous one day. In preparation for future celebrity status, the Brotherhood perfects their scribble-skills through the evolutionary concept of Signature Books. Yet, they’re way [...]

While #1 Animal House inspired colleges everywhere to achieve the most prestigious Greek-life possible, it also laid the framework for the shitty realities of life: #29 Anti-Hazing Douchebags. Society looks down upon fraternities just as America looks down upon Marijuana. When it comes to hazing, no fraternity can be legitimized unless it crosses paths with [...]

Society is extremely gracious in their acceptance of college as a tradition among youths. Yet, college will never settle. Hence, summer session. The greatest 4+ years of your life have not and will not be boxed into two semesters. When Spring comes to an end, you have one hell of a choice to make. Will [...]

Summer session is coming to a close, and the brotherhood awakens. This weekend an anonymous source filled us in on a rather unique hazing experience. While the submitter has chosen to stay behind closed doors, his story does all the talking. Coming from the University of Buffalo at an unknown fraternity, this submitted story gives [...]

“If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today. If you purchased $1,000 of shares in AIG, you would have $33.00. If you purchased $1,000 of shares in Lehman Brothers, you would have $0.00 today. But, if you purchased $1,000 worth of beer, drank all the [...]

It’s time to be superficial. When it comes to fraternity life, it’s all about the frat castle. If you’re not familiar with the term, #30 fratty vocabulary can help you out. Fraternity houses all over the country are the spectacles of their respective campuses… well, most of them. From modern masterpieces to southern mansions, fraternity [...]

You’ve just made one of the largest decisions of your life by going to college. If you were lucky enough to have had a few options, then get ready for a few more. If you’ve already surpassed the question of whether or not to pledge, on comes the greatest decision of all: the choice of [...]

Just wait till you read this story. If you haven’t scrolled down and read our newest Quote of the Day, you might want to. As always, we keep the brotherhood informed. Recent headlines come out of Yale University where DKE has just been served a 5 year suspension for… well… chanting? You’re going to have [...]

“No means yes! Yes means anal!” — DKE Pledges (Yale University)

The decision to join a fraternity rivals one of marriage. The options of women, and that of fraternities, are endless. Yet, in the end, only one reigns supreme. The downside? The money, of course. Do I really need to explain what a wife does to your checkbook? You get the point. When it comes to [...]

“Osama Bin Laden wasn’t killed by any ordinary #18 GDI. That would never happen. The proud marine responsible for the bullet in his head was a worthy frat-star back in the day. No surprise there, the Wall Street Journal reports.”

Ever wonder how the brotherhood stays connected? Just as some of the most simple aspects of every-day life are transformed into greatness through fraternities, even the most basic form of communication is taken to the next level in the brotherhood. With modern technology on the rise, most-notably crack-berries and i-phones, brothers are constantly in touch with one another. In [...]

If you’re somewhat new to the fraternal way of life, there’s nothing more confusing than the Greek alphabet. Strewn across every fraternity and sorority house on campus, along with every other sweatshirt, jacket and rearview car window, Greek letters have and will always remain a fraternity and sorority commonplace. While it doesn’t take a genius [...]

Let’s be honest. In the eye’s of society, frat-guys aren’t the cream of the crop. Hell, if anything, they’re a menace to society. The older generations just don’t understand where we’re coming from. College represents four years to let-loose. It doesn’t mean we’ll be pulling keg-stands and hazing pledges ten years down the line… right? [...]

“There’s always a pledge class bitch: the guy no one likes, the same guy that every brother fucks with the most.”

One of the nation’s most historic brotherhoods may be losing it’s national prestige. Numerous chapters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon have been kicked off of their university campuses in the past year, while a few are in hot water. Most notably, the University of Michigan recently got the axe due a parent emailing the university in [...]

The Pledge Master serves as the single most important component of fraternal pledgeship. All pledge programs incorporate an exclusive brother who leads each pledge class through their semester-long pledgeship, and eventually into the brotherhood. The ironies and intricacies of the position are truly creative. WARNING: This post is the first of it’s kind. We’re not [...]

While every college and university across the country cuts down on the hazing, the media drools over the countless hazing practices that go on in professional sports. By no means are they harking upon it. Hell no, it’s just a joke to society. Why then can’t universities have the same attitude towards fraternal hazing? #6 [...]

It’s a sad realization that universities all across the country are cutting down on the sacred tradition that we call hazing. They don’t appreciate the intricacies of the ritual, nor truly understand #41 why we haze. The unfortunate result of society’s trend is a solid kick in the nuts. Fraternities everywhere are being kicked off [...]

Each pledge is given a slight glimmer of hope throughout their semester of hell. While a pledge and his pledge class will become unified in their position against the brotherhood, a small group of brothers will serve as allies for the youngsters. A big brother is a much-needed ally for each pledge. Within the first [...]

“No matter how big of a hard-ass you are, initiation might bring a tear to your eye. You’ve survived the hardest semester of your life; you deserve to show a little emotion.”

The entire pledging process involves a handful of nuances and rules that are merely made to be a major pain in the ass. From designated driving to serving dinner, the process as a whole incorporates both brotherhood necessity and brotherhood enjoyment. Believe it or not, pledges are used to positively enhance society. To separate those [...]

It’s truly difficult to not give Charlie credit. Well, it’s the Brotherhood’s turn. Pledging Sucks is about fraternities, hazing, pledgeship and the sort. Where does Charlie fit in? Fucking everywhere. He embodies all that we preach, and never stops winning. Let’s take a look at some of his memorable quotes. Give him credit, he deserves [...]

It’s a fair question, and one that needs to be answered. There have been a few emails and submissions all revolving around the same topic. When is hazing too much? We’ve given you a ton of cases when #23 hazing crosses the line. If death comes into the picture, it’s an obvious decision. Yet, there [...]

Hazing has and always will be a hot topic at all colleges and universities across the country. The most recent story in the news comes from Whitman College, a private college in the state of Washington.  TKE, Tau Kappa Epsilon, is in hot water in numerous respects. A pledge ratted on the brotherhood giving unique [...]

Ever wonder where the brotherhood originates? I lose sleep over this exact question every night. With every new year comes a brand new batch of collegiate freshman. Fresh out of high school, a new line of guys enter the system to one day take the place of those today. Although pledgeship perfects those who are [...]

We’ll take a page out of the Brotherhoods’ favorite piece of art, Animal House: Otter: Flounder, I am appointing you pledge representative to the social committee. Flounder: Gee Otter, thanks. What do I have to do? Otter: It means you have to drive us to the Food King.

When the semester began, an anonymous reader shot me an email with a few questions and comments revolving around pledgeship. His fear of the unknown was typical, and by the looks of it, he seems to be doing fine. We asked the brave soul to keep us updated with his pledgeship as the semester goes [...]

Back to the headlines, the latest hazing story In The News comes from the University of Maryland. Maybe I’m just naive, but isn’t the bulk load of hazing supposed to come from fraternities? I don’t know whether to love or hate this. Long story short, a few sisters whipped out the paddle on a new [...]

The transition period between Pledge and Brother creates an eloquent awkwardness. It’s truly difficult to explain. For months, a pledge rivals his position as the scum of the earth. The Brotherhood makes life miserable. It’s inevitable that each and every pledge should hold a grudge upon the very brothers they’re fighting so hard to join. [...]

“Pledgeship parallels a glorified ROTC. The yelling, physicality and mental torture seem all too similar. Such hardship forces unity, and makes you respect your letters when all is said and done.”

Hazing? Never heard of it. Who hazes? Well, for those who believe in the ludicrous myth that fraternities and sororities carry on the age-old tradition of hazing, here’s your glorified top-10 list. Make that 14. With the help of Ranker.com, we’ve compiled the top-14 most brutal college hazing rituals. Take it with a grain of [...]

It’s one thing to read about it, it’s a completely different thing to see it. We searched the web for the classiest hazing pics out there. While the Brotherhood represents the great majority of hazing in society, you have to respect the Sisterhood in their leaked pics. Their downfall? Every damn girl loves their camera, [...]