UPDATE: 3/6/20 5:40 P.M.

A report issued after an investigation that focused on hazing among members of the Ohio University marching band found that some members participated in unsanctioned activities.

The investigation focused on six complaints filed with school's Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility between Oct. 9 and Dec. 6.

Officials interviewed 117 students and seven staff members during the investigation, which took place between Dec. 2 and Dec. 19.

The Marching 110, as the band is nicknamed, was put on a "limited cease and desist" on Oct. 10 after the initial complaints were filed. The order was lifted on March 2 following the end of the investigation.

According to a summary of the report, investigators identified multiple activities and traditions that could be concerning, but none was considered physically harmful.

Investigators found certain behaviors were limited to only one section of the band, the report said.

Some unsanctioned behaviors mentioned in the report included underage consumption of alcohol; consumption of marijuana on a band trip; watching pornography in groups - though witnesses said this was voluntary and those involved were fully clothed; the use of nicknames to indicate class; and an unsupervised "conditioning" of varsity coats.

A supervised version of "coat conditioning" - in which members voluntarily and intentionally tarnish lettermen jackets - is sanctioned by the university.

The report also said that students told investigators that no one was forced to consume alcohol or other illegal drugs or to participate in other types of events that could have been construed as hazing.

"For five months, my life and the lives of my friends were put on hold because of this investigation," one band member who asked to remain anonymous said. "For many of us, this social isolation sent us into deep depressions and caused us to struggle in school.

"The administration's intimidation tactics to get us to incriminate ourselves were unacceptable and unfair. Even using said tactics, they found next to nothing besides the private affairs of students. They don't have any right to meddle in our private lives and threaten our membership if we don't comply. That is absurd to me. All this, under the guise of protecting students, when in reality, it caused more harm."

Based on the allegations and the investigation, the Office of Community Standards recommended that the College of Fine Arts, which has supervisory authority over the band, consider reviewing the membership of each member and removing people from the band as "deemed appropriate, necessary and in accordance with the syllabus."

In a statement from the university's media-relations department, the school said that in the future every student in the Marching 110 will be asked to sign an agreement that outlines expectations for members of the band.

In addition, additional staffing has been recommended to provide reporting support for students; training and workshops in partnership with the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility; and additional supervision during band functions.

The university also plans to add training and educational programming for band members, a full review of all band traditions and a plan for continued oversight of the band.

You can read the summary report by clicking on the link to the right of this article.

UPDATE: 10/10/19 6:10 P.M.

A hazing investigation that has resulted in the suspension of 19 fraternities and sororities at Ohio University now includes allegations involving members of the school's highly touted marching band.

In a news release Thursday afternoon, the university said the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility has started investigating hazing allegations involving the Marching 110, which has been issued an administrative directive to immediately stop all non-academic group activities.

Band members are required to enroll in marching-band courses for academic credit. As a result, the university said they will be allowed to to continue school-sanctioned activities, including public performances at athletic events and in the Homecoming Parade, which are part of their required curriculum.

The university said it is working to expedite the investigation into hazing allegations that have surfaced over the past month. So far, 15 Interfraternity Council groups, three sororities and a professional fraternity have been suspended.

Officials said an action plan for reinstatement is underway for all IFC organizations not currently under a cease-and-desist order from the CSSR office.

Those chapters have been given permission to hold planning meetings and must submit reinstatement plans for university approval by Oct. 16, the university said.

In addition, the Division of Student Affairs is currently developing a website for all student organizations and groups that are in good standing.

"Hazing is not tolerated at Ohio University within our sororities and fraternities, our athletic teams, sports clubs, registered student organizations, groups or anywhere else," the news release said. "We know that it can be difficult for students to recognize hazing and even harder to feel empowered to report such acts, and we appreciate the individuals who have come forward.

"It is important for all Ohio University community members to know that we value all of our students. We are here to help our students learn and grow so that they become responsible community members and leaders. We will never waiver in that commitment."

UPDATE: 10/10/19 12:05 P.M.

Nearly a week after Ohio University suspended 15 campus fraternities over concerns about hazing, the school has announced the suspension of three sororities and a professional fraternity.

Delta Zeta, Phi Beta Phi and Chi Omega sororities and Phi Chi Theta, a professional fraternity, have all been suspended.

The university investigation that prompted the suspension of the fraternities found hazing allegations at nine of them.

The university has also said that none of the allegations rise to a level of "actionable criminal activity."

Details of the allegations aren't being released at this time.

Ohio University has suspended all its fraternities following allegations of widespread hazing.

The university said Thursday that the suspension of the 15 fraternities was immediate and indefinite. It followed allegations within the past week of hazing at seven of the fraternities.

Jenny Hall-Jones, the university's dean of students, says it's troubling that seven fraternities have been or will be under investigation, and the university will not risk student health and safety.

In May, the university expelled a fraternity for hazing, alcohol and drug use, and other student conduct code violations after the alleged hazing of an 18-year-old freshman who died in November.

At Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, a hazing allegation has led to misdemeanor charges of hazing and assault against more than a dozen fraternity members.