By Lauren DiTullio, News Correspondent

Members of the Greek community declined to speak publicly about the events that led a prominent sorority on campus to face allegations of hazing by the Panhellenic Council.
An investigation into Sigma Delta Tau’s alleged hazing practices was triggered by reports of hazing from the new members of the sorority, according to a statement from the university.’ The specific hazing infractions have not been disclosed. Vice President for Marketing and Communication Mike Armini did not return multiple calls for further comment.
Panhellenic Council president Danielle Cohen declined to provide more specific information on the judiciary process. Executive members of the council could not be reached for comment. Additionally, executive members of Sigma Delta Tau and several pledges were unable to be reached for comment.
According to the statement, ‘No sanctions will be in place until after the appeals process is complete and a final decision is made.’
With no specific disciplinary action outlined by the constitution of the Panhellenic Council, the fate of Sigma Delta Tau is ambiguous.
The Code of Student Conduct specifies hazing as a level II infraction, stating that the ‘minimum sanction’ is probation. Depending on the severity of the offense, suspension, expulsion or cancellation of university housing are other possible consequences. Neither the Office of Marketing and Communications nor the Office of Student Activities would comment on the possible consequences Sigma Delta Tau might face.
A similar incident in 2001 resulted in the suspension of the Northeastern chapter of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi. Pledges were allegedly deprived of sleep and the right to shower, according to a Boston Globe report.
The Panhellenic Council’s constitution stipulates only that hazing is against the policies of the organization and that any incidence of hazing must be reported. It states that any violation of Panhellenic Council rules shall be adjudicated through a conference of delegates of the sororities involved. From there, the case may be referred to the judiciary committee, and then appealed by the sorority in question.
Sigma Delta Tau’s statement of purpose, featured on the national web site, states that the sorority promotes strong unity between its members and ‘the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.’
The Gamma Mu chapter of Sigma Delta Tau at Northeastern also puts emphasis on academic achievement, leadership skills, and philanthropy, according to its web site. It’s work with MissionSAFE, an organization which provides help and support for at-risk youth, earned Sigma Delta Tau the national award for Outstanding Community Service Project in 2008.
‘-News Correspondent Laura Mueller-Soppart contributed to this report.