Tragedy Hits Home

Many hearts in Western New York were hit hard from the horrible news on the death of former Canisus graduate, Nolan Burch. Only a freshman at University of West Virginia, he became a member of the fraternity Kappa Sigma. To think of all of my fellow classmates and self so close to entering college, this brings a reality check to the dangers that a fraternity can have. A major problem of them is the event of "hazing." This is known as a kind of "initiation" into the group for incoming members. Unfortunately, they become very dangerous and out of hand. Many colleges try to do all they can to prevent any of this from happening. I know of many people who knew this person and it can be quite a shock when something that makes national news all draws back to WNY. My parents have talked to me about their feelings on my college involvement in a sorority.I agree with their opinion on not encouraging me to join one. They take such drastic measures and these dangers can be so easily avoided.