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Montpelier, VT – A University of Vermont fraternity has been suspended while officials investigate allegations that it circulated a survey that asked members who they would like to rape. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more...
Members of the Vermont chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon would not discuss the allegations.
UVM Associate Vice President Annie Stevens called the survey "incredibly offensive and inappropriate." It asks participants if they could rape someone, who would they choose? Officials are investigating where the survey came from, who saw it and how it was used.
WCAX television is reporting that the fraternity was on probation for alcohol violations.
Sigma Phi Epsilon's national headquarters has also ordered the chapter to cease all operations, pending further investigation.
Campus police will determine if any crimes have been committed.
I'm Pat Bradley, WAMC News.
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