A college fraternity at the University of Arizona, Sigma Tau Gamma, has been suspended following allegations that new members were plied with alcohol and forced to swallow live goldfish. College officials informed the chapter earlier in September that it was under investigation for multiple alleged violations of the student code of conduct.
These alleged violations include "endangering, threatening, or causing physical harm" to members of the campus community. The alleged hazing incidents involving new recruits reportedly took place in the fall semester of 2025.
Jasmin Hayes, the university’s senior student rights and responsibilities coordinator, stated in a letter to the chapter that new members were subjected to hazing, specifically being forced to consume large quantities of alcohol and live goldfish, alongside experiencing screaming, degradation, and threats from active members.
The chapter is currently banned from all activities except essential business meetings while the university's investigation is ongoing. Hayes warned that repeat violations or attempts to interfere with witnesses could lead to more severe consequences.
This suspension follows other hazing investigations at the University of Arizona; six fraternity chapters in total have been investigated for hazing in 2026. Allegations in these cases include forced alcohol and drug use, and incidents of violence and intimidation that resulted in hospitalisations.