The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially lifted a two-week pause on all fraternity and sorority activities, following a review sparked by recent hazing-related incidents.

The pause was announced after reports surfaced during the first week of the fall semester, including one sexual assault and two instances of drink spiking — one of which was linked to a Sigma Chi fraternity party.

UTC fraternity and sorority activities paused for safety review

During the first week of class, UTC police reported one sexual assault and two instances of drinks being spiked, one connected to a Sigma Chi fraternity party.

These incidents, along with a case last year in which two pledges from Kappa Sigma fraternity sustained serious burns after setting themselves on fire, prompted uni

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