Last Thanksgiving, four Sigma Pi pledges landed in the Cayuga Medical Center with severe alcohol poisoning.

Some called it a testament to the success of Sigma Pi’s rush party; others, namely the associate dean of the University, called it an “egregious” incident that warranted heavy scrutiny.

Of course, by “scrutiny,” he meant total disbarment.

However, after only one year, Sigma Pi is getting a new lease on life – with the stone-cold sober stipulation that they only organize dry rushes.

The Cornell Review reports:

But some in the room were not completely satisfied with the proceedings. IFC Vice President for Recruitment Greg Mezey ’09 said after the meeting that Sigma Pi’s reinstatement was “good” but that “we need to be cautious with how quickly we give privileges back to chapters that have been reprimanded.”

Sigma Pi’s reinstatement was perhaps the most contentious issue in the Greek community this year. Several brothers from the fraternity appeared at the meeting to give a presentation stating their case for reinstatement. But some in the room were not impressed with the quality and veracity of their presentation, given their situation.

Despite their reinstatement, Sigma Pi’s troubles are far from over.

For the next year, they will be forced to serve kegs filled with punch, rather than Natty Lite.

In other words, they’ll be the least popular frat on campus.

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