Violations against fraternity pile up

The USC chapter of Delta Tau Delta will be closed until fall 2018. The decision was made Monday by the Greek Conduct Board and National Organization Staff.

According to an Office of Student Conduct webpage, the fraternity had several violations against it, which included dangerous behaviors and dangerous conditions, alcohol distribution and alcohol — open container.

These violations were filed Aug. 16, only five days before classes began for the semester.

Delta Tau Delta was already on probation for disorderly conduct — disturbing the peace — and open container of alcohol violations that occurred on Feb. 22 and were resolved on March 20. The chapter was on conduct probation until Dec. 31 and social suspension until Nov. 1, according to the same university website.

The organization does not have a house in Greek Village.