All was quiet this past weekend at the Sigma Chi house as the brothers observed a five-day probation. The probation took effect on January 26, but according to Sigma Chi president junior Adam Jones, the fraternity was back in good standing by January 31. Reasons for the probation remain unclear. According to Colgate policy, “failure to redress the conditions leading to recognition with warning in an earlier review, the accumulation of multiple warnings, and violations of the alcohol, and sexual harassment policies,” will lead to the probation of the University’s chapter. Jones was not willing to comment on the specifics that led to the disciplinary action but did emphasize that “the probation was not related to any illegal activities.” Interestingly, the disciplinary action was spurred by alumni members. Jones explained in an email that, “It was a decision handed down by our alumni who wanted to see some changes in the house.” Sigma Chi has been in recent good standing with the University. The chapter won a total of four awards in 2004, including “most improved chapter.” The brothers were also recognized and awarded this past year for the chapter’s “outstanding new member education program.” It comes as a bit of a surprise that the chapter now carries this taint on their record. Over the past few years, however, the University has closely monitored Colgate’s fraternities and sororities and has been less hesitant to take disciplinary action. It seems, in the case of Sigma Chi, that the alums are now following suit. Luckily for the brothers of Sigma Chi, this probation was temporary and will hopefully serve as more of a warning than anything else. The fraternity is currently back on good standing and is fully recognized by Colgate. Jones explained that as of Monday, “we have been released of the alcohol-free facility status, and are back in good standing with both our alumni board and the University.” When asked over the phone whether any other rights were curtailed during the five-day probation, Jones responded that it was solely the drinking in the house that was monitored. Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Kelly Opipari did not wish to comment on the action taken, saying only that it was up to the chapter to release information.