Editing Lambda Theta Phi (section)

==Hazing and misconduct controversies==
In 2007, The fraternity was temporarily suspended from [[Cornell University]] following a hazing incident on February 23, where pledges were subjected to physical and psychological abuse. A pledge reported being violently removed from a group by fraternity members, resulting in damage to property and being placed in a dark room where he was slapped. Two individuals involved were charged with second-degree hazing and harassment; one pled guilty to harassment and was fined, while the other remains pending a court appearance. Pledges also reported being forced to maintain a vow of silence, endure strenuous physical exercises, and were denied adequate sleep. In response, Cornell University banned the involved individuals from campus and initiated a review by the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hazing.cornell.edu/violations/2006-07-academic-year|title=2006-07 Academic Year &#124; Hazing at Cornell|website=hazing.cornell.edu|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref> The fraternity would once again be suspended at the college in 2018 for more incidents of alleged hazing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hazing.cornell.edu/violations/2018-19-academic-year|title=2018-19 Academic Year &#124; Hazing at Cornell|website=hazing.cornell.edu|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref>

In 2017, Lambda Theta Phi was suspended after allegations of underage drinking, hazing, and sexual assault surfaced at the [[University of Central Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/lambda-theta-phi-fraternity-suspended-at-ucf-amid-sexual-assault-allegations/18050/|title=Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Chapter Suspended At UCF Amid Sexual Assault Allegations|date=June 27, 2017|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref> Reports indicated that pledges were coerced into exhausting physical and mental exercises while being subjected to fraternity chants containing racial slurs and threats of violence. One member was accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated individual at a fraternity after-party. The University of Central Florida conducted an investigation, leading to the fraternity's suspension from all campus activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/ucf-fraternity-suspended-after-claims-of-sexual-assault-and-hazing-5311405|title=UCF fraternity suspended after claims of sexual assault and hazing|first=Colin|last=Wolf|website=Orlando Weekly|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref> That same year the organization was also put on disciplinary probation in [[San José State University]] after violation of student involvement policy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved/student-orgs/org-conduct.php|title=Student Org Conduct &#124; Student Involvement|website=www.sjsu.edu|accessdate=2025-03-08}}</ref>

For events in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, the Phi chapter at [[University of Florida]] was investigated for hazing violations. Allegations included subjecting new members to food and sleep deprivation, forced alcohol consumption, forced calisthenics, and confinement to a specific location. The new members were reportedly required to wear uniforms, were prohibited from leaving or eating outside the location, and had to pay additional costs for this forced living arrangement. Members were also allegedly assigned numbers based on their height and referred to by their numbers rather than their names. The chapter was accused of continuing operations despite an Interim Suspension. As a result, the fraternity was suspended for five years, from Fall 2023 to Spring 2029, and its charter was revoked by its national organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/resources-by-audience/student-organizations/registered-student-organization-conduct-data/multicultural-greek-council-mgc/|title=UF Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Disciplinary History|access-date=2024-10-16}}</ref>

In 2024, The fraternity's chapter at the [[University of Connecticut]] was suspended following the arrest of the former chapter president on charges related to hazing activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wfsb.com/2024/05/09/uconn-suspends-fraternity-following-2nd-hazing-investigation-chapter-president/|title=UConn suspends fraternity following 2nd investigation of former chapter president|first1=Rob|last1=Polansky|first2=Ayah|last2=Galal|date=May 9, 2024|website=www.wfsb.com|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref> The individual was accused of physically assaulting a pledge who failed to complete push-up exercises, leading the victim to quit the fraternity. A second arrest was made on similar charges against the same individual. The university emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward such behaviors and initiated an investigation into the incidents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/stafford-willington/fraternity-president-charged-willington-hazing-incident-warrant|title=Ex-Fraternity President Charged In Willington Hazing Incident: Warrant|date=May 6, 2024|website=Stafford-Willington, CT Patch|access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref>