The Local Reaction: Tulane Hazing Incident

Five members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity of Tulane University are accused of participating in a violent hazing incident that left two pledges with severe burns. What do you think?

“Fraternities make you drink a lot and do stupid shit. Sounds a little bit redundant for New Orleans, right?” -C. Elgin Taylor, Flambeau, Bucktown

“I didn’t know Jewish kids from New Jersey and Connecticut like to haze each other.” -Lena Schiro, Retired Substitute Teacher, Mid-City

“The drink specials at TJ Quills and Bruno’s must not have been good that night.” -Maureen Francis, Nurse, Gentilly

“When Dean Wermer finds out about this, these boys are going to be in hot water.” -Gina Chavet, Travel Agent, Garden District

“As long as they use a safe word, whatever consenting adults do in the privacy of their own bedroom is all right with me.” -Lance Fratinelli, Freelance Jewelry Designer, Fabourg-Marigny