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‘Extreme’ hazing allegations force fraternity suspension, investigation at major US university

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December 9, 2025

‘Extreme’ hazing allegations force fraternity suspension, investigation at major US university

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The University of Colorado Boulder has suspended its Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter after receiving what officials describe as a “credible report” of hazing, prompting an immediate halt to all chapter activities.

According to the university, the initial report was received on Dec. 1 and formally logged with campus officials the next day. Since then, at least two additional anonymous reports alleging “extreme or severe hazing” have surfaced, CU Boulder said in a campus safety alert issued Thursday night.

No other details on the allegations were available.

The fraternity will remain suspended while the investigation proceeds. In the meantime, the university is urging anyone with information related to allegations of hazing, whether involving Phi Kappa Sigma or any other campus-affiliated organization, to submit a report through Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Safe2Tell, or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

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The CU Boulder campus is seen as officials probe hazing allegations that prompted the suspension of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. (David Zalubowski/AP Photo)

A CU Boulder spokesperson underscored that the credible report triggered the interim suspension, but said the additional anonymous reports are also being reviewed.

“I want to make it clear that the university has received one credible report of hazing involving Phi Kappa Sigma, which has prompted the interim suspension,” the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “CU Boulder has also reported this to and is in communication with the Phi Kappa Sigma national organization.”

“Additionally, the university has received at least two other, anonymous reports of extreme or severe hazing this week,” the spokesperson continued. “We are seeking information about any instances of hazing involving CU Boulder students, including Phi Kappa Sigma and the anonymous reports, and are asking people to report information to Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.”

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The University of Colorado Boulder said one of its fraternities was suspended Thursday after receiving a “credible report” of hazing. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

The spokesperson added that privacy laws prevent the university from discussing case specifics, but emphasized that CU Boulder “takes all allegations seriously” and investigates them “to the fullest extent possible.” Hazing is prohibited under both Colorado state law and university policy.

Boulder Police also addressed the situation, noting that the department has no substantiated hazing reports in the city. A police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that since August, officers have taken three hazing reports involving CU Boulder fraternities on University Hill, all of which were investigated and either determined to be unfounded or closed.

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The University of Colorado Boulder announced it is investigating a “credible report” of hazing involving the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. (University of Colorado Boulder Police)

The department emphasized its ongoing relationship with the campus community, including assigning a liaison officer to every fraternity. Police encouraged anyone with information about possible criminal activity to contact Boulder Police at 303-441-3333.

Phi Kappa Sigma’s national headquarters also addressed the suspension.

“We will be partnering with the institution to investigate the alleged behaviors from our Chapter at the University of Colorado–Boulder. Phi Kappa Sigma does not tolerate hazing or hazing-like behaviors and will continue to strive to eradicate it from the Greek System,” the fraternity’s executive director said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Phi Kappa Sigma, known nationally as “the Skulls,” joined CU Boulder’s Interfraternity Council in spring 2022, according to the school’s website. The fraternity has described its values as centered on academic achievement, respectful conduct and strong brotherhood.

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The investigation remains ongoing.

CU Boulder said future updates will be posted on its alerts page. The safety alert also offered guidance to students on recognizing possible hazing, including coercion, unsafe or degrading activities, or tasks presented as mandatory for joining a group. The school encouraged students to trust their instincts, intervene only when safe and report concerns to campus authorities.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the school’s Phi Kappa Sigma chapter and CU Boulder Police for comment.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.

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San Francisco, CA

Grading San Francisco 49ers offensive line at the bye week

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December 9, 2025

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Grading San Francisco 49ers offensive line at the bye week

With the San Francisco 49ers at their bye week, it is a good time to look back at where the roster stands and what may happen moving forward. The 49ers’ offensive line may be the key to them making a run this season, so what does the group look like right now?

Trent Williams B+

Williams only gets a B+ because the bar for his level of play is the clear-cut best player in the NFL. He still may be the best left tackle in the NFL, but two or three down games, especially early in the season as he found his groove, have him with a strong grade, but not elite.

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Ben Bartch D

The 49ers really get the D for trusting in Bartch to take on starting duties despite hardly getting significant starting work since 2022. Still, the expectation was for him to be the starting left guard, and that happened for 195 snaps, making him the third highest on the team. That is not living up to what was expected.

Connor Colby F

This is another one that could fall on the 49ers. They should not have asked Colby to come in as a seventh-round rookie and get starts that early into his career. He was not ready for it. Still, if we are grading his play, it was not good, and it is hard to see the team trusting him moving forward.

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Spencer Burford C-

Burford spent the summer working as the backup left tackle, then got hurt. He came back, the team was desperate because of Colby struggling, and Burford slotted into left guard with just one week of practice after returning from the IR. The road has been bumpy, but he is the most trusted of Colby, Bartch and himself.

Blake Brendel C

The 49ers would probably get more value out of a center who could move a little bit quicker to the second level. Still, he is not a complete liability, and he has proven to be better than Matt Hennessy, who got a little bit of work earlier in the year.

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Dominick Puni B-

If you graded Puni through the first seven weeks of the season, he would be trending towards a D. However, after one of his worst games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Puni seemed to have flipped a switch, got healthy, and he looks like the player we thought he could be.

Colton McKivitz B

McKivitz has his issues with speed rushers, but the 49ers have to be pleased with his progression, and they awarded him with a contract to show it.

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Denver, CO

Denver OKs $30M contract with nonprofit despite questions about agency

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December 9, 2025

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Denver OKs M contract with nonprofit despite questions about agency

A nonprofit that has raised red flags for other cities will begin operating one of Denver’s homeless shelters after the City Council approved a $30 million contract with the group Monday.

Urban Alchemy, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, has been accused of fiscal and data mismanagement, leading one city to drop the organization as a partner this year.

Nine of the 13 City Council members ultimately voted to approve the contract after over an hour of discussion on those concerns in which council members also expressed their exasperation with Mayor Mike Johnston’s office.

“The other option appears to be putting people back out on the street in the middle of winter,” said Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer in explaining her “yes” vote.

Jeff Kositsky, the deputy director of shelter and stability in the city’s Department of Housing Stability, said during the meeting that if the council rejected the contract, there would be no way to find a new provider by the time the contract with the Aspen shelter’s current operator — The Salvation Army — expired.

“I think ultimately we would have to shut the shelter down,” he said.

Only three groups submitted bids to run the city’s homeless shelters when officials put out a request earlier this year, Kositsky said. The other two are Bayaud Works and St. Francis Center, both of which were already selected for other contracts.

Urban Alchemy will begin operating the 289-unit Aspen shelter in Central Park in 2026 and the contract will last through 2028.

Denver officials announced in August that The Salvation Army would no longer operate three facilities in former hotels after the City Council raised concerns that the group was unable to keep its occupants safe. There was a string of violent incidents at the shelters and in March, a Salvation Army employee was charged with sexually assaulting a woman staying at the Aspen shelter.

The Salvation Army will continue to run the Crossroads Center, the Labuth Family Center, the Connection Center and the Harbour Light Center.

In San Francisco, the city controller’s office accused Urban Alchemy of not properly tracking the time its employees worked for the city causing an “increased risk to public funds and client services,” according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The controller’s office later ruled that the group was back in compliance with the city’s standards.

The nonprofit, which gives jobs to formerly incarcerated people, also ran into a conflict with Austin earlier this year. Austin officials wrote in a memo to their City Council that they wouldn’t renew their contract with the group after the nonprofit self-identified staff members who had misrepresented data about people using the shelters, according to the Austin-American Statesman.

Cole Chandler, who leads Johnston’s All In Mile High homeless initiative, said the contract with Urban Alchemy was an unusual, performance-based deal to ensure the work is completed.

“These are new accountability measures that have never existed before and those are specifically in place because council advocated for those,” he said.

The meeting reflected another instance of council members’ frustration with Johnston’s administration. Councilwoman Shontel Lewis, who represents the district where the Aspen shelter is located, said she didn’t feel his team answered her concerns about the group.

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Seattle, WA

WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: On 34th Avenue, with 34th Street spirit

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December 9, 2025

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WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: On 34th Avenue, with 34th Street spirit

Tonight’s Christmas lights spotlight: Eric‘s display at 5629 34th Avenue SW, which has become a tradition … evoking Christmas spirit a la “Miracle on 34th Street” even though here in West Seattle the numbered streets are Avenue. He also added the greeting to the image he’s sharing this year. Thanks to everyone who’s sending photos and/or tips – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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