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3 More IU Greek Chapters On Cease & Desist For COVID-19 Restriction Violations

Two more Indiana University fraternities and one sorority have received cease and desist orders related to public health restriction violations, according to school officials.

Spokesperson Chuck Carney said Sigma Phi Epsilon, Lambda Sigma Upsilon and Omega Phi Beta have been ordered to cease and desist which, according to the university, is "an interim measure placed upon certain aspects of chapter operations when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation."

Sigma Phi Epsilon is also among seven IU Greek houses currently under a quarantine order. Lambda Sigma Upsilon and Omega Phi Beta are part of the Multicultural Greek Council and are unhoused.

Carney said the university is investigating incidents involving the three chapters for violating public health regulations.

This latest round of cease and desist orders now makes four IU Greek organizations that have been thusly sanctioned this fall.

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This week's update to the IU COVID-19 dashboard showed declining positivity rates among Greek students living in chapter houses.

This story has been updated.

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Emma Atkinson is a reporter for WTIU and WFIU News and the anchor of regional newscasts for All Things Considered. She's originally from Champaign, Ill. and graduated from IU with a Bachelor's degree in journalism in 2019. Emma has previously worked as a reporter in Kampala, Uganda and Ketchikan, Alaska.