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American University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon frat has been accused by its own brothers of hazing, the university student papers reports. The hazing was decidedly food-centric:
Alleged practices include forcing pledges to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana; do planks, wall sits, pushups and extensive walking; drink an entire gallon of milk in one hour or less (known as the “gallon challenge”); eat an entire jar of mayonnaise.
Pledges were also reportedly driven out to Bethesda’s Cabin John Park and abandoned, leaving them to walk the 10 miles back to campus. This hazing was so intense, it wouldn’t even be allowed on ABC Family!
“So, I’ve been watching ‘Greek,’” one TKE brother said of the ABC Family television series in a private group post on Facebook on Nov. 13, 2011 obtained by The Eagle. “I realize why the fraternities on the show are so tame. None of the s*** we actually do could EVER be put on TV. Even the tame s***.”
Too hot for Bunheads.
Update, 4/29: Tau Kappa Epsilon has closed the American chapter following the allegations.
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