Penn State KDR suspended - partially nude photos in Facebook group

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

What are they doing to actively work against racism, sexism, etc? I don't recall EVER seeing an NPC/IFC group with serious programming on these issues, beyond superficially covering date rape.

Our philanthropy, Building Strong Girls, is heavily focused on building resilient, confident girls who will grow up to be resilient, confident women. Combining that with chapter programming, I think we heavily address sexism. I think we could definitely increase and expand programming that has a focus on combating racism and other areas of discrimination.

Frankly, though, the members of the chapter I advise are pretty enlightened and they could probably teach the alumnae.

[als463]

An anonymous KDR brother was quoted in a local newspaper trying to defend the actions of his brothers by saying:

"The fire of indignant, misplaced self-righteousness that looks to ruin people’s lives and unjustly ruin reputations is the abuse and violation that should be at the center of discussion, not the humorous, albeit possibly misguided, antics of a bunch of college kids.”

So, taking pictures of women half-naked and in compromising positions is not humorous and misguided antics of a bunch of college kids. It's something a rapist would defend. I sincerely hope that Penn State does the right thing and chooses to expel all of the brothers who posted pictures on that private FB page. Not every fraternity does that. I know I am preaching to the choir but, I can say that there are decent fraternity men at Penn State.

[exlurker]

Reportedly, women whose pictures were allegedly posted by Kappa Delta Rho are not cooperating with prosecutors’ efforts to bring charges -- see:

http://www.gazetteherald.com/women-i...ce-say/122539/

Some of the reluctance may be due to a desire to avoid having to participate in a trial, or to be identified in connection with embarrassing photos.

Police investigation continues:
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/cr...a62ad4133.html

[exlurker]

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/201...se-complaints/

A lawsuit was filed June 8 against Penn State University, the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, and others. The suit alleges, among other things, that the university ignored hazing practices.
“ Penn State University officials said they “strongly dispute” Vivenzio’s claim . . . .”
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Another report says that Kappa Delta Rho has expelled 38 men from its (now closed) Penn State chapter:

http://www.inquisitr.com/2155496/fra...ed-off-campus/

Edited to add: The Penn State student paper's site has this:

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/cr...20ca7539a.html

A copy of the complaint is at:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/268053367/Vivenzio-Complaint