NC State chancellor calls Sigma Nu hazing allegations deplorable

North Carolina State University Chancellor Kevin Howell publicly addressed allegations of hazing involving the Sigma Nu fraternity chapter, describing the details revealed in search warrants as "deplorable," according to WTVD and WRAL reports.

The warrants, part of a criminal investigation, include video evidence allegedly showing a Sigma Nu pledge being kicked and subjected to a white powdery substance, as well as a man being forced to vomit into others' mouths, as reported by WTVD.

In response to the allegations, Sigma Nu's national organization suspended the NC State chapter indefinitely, and members were required to leave campus this week, according to WTVD.

Chancellor Howell emphasized the university's zero-tolerance policy on hazing and stated that students found violating this policy will be held accountable. He also thanked the Wake County District Attorney and NC State police for their work on the investigation, according to both WTVD and WRAL.

Howell expressed his primary responsibility as ensuring student safety and well-being, noting that university police and the office for Fraternity and Sorority Life acted immediately once the allegations surfaced, leading to the suspension of fraternity activities, as reported by WRAL.

The chancellor indicated he would provide further comments during the NC State Board of Trustees meeting but refrained from sharing details that might affect the ongoing police investigation, according to WRAL.