Robert K. Pietrzyk
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Five years ago, foreign agents carried out one of the most highly-planned and
devastating terrorist plots in the history of the United States. Nearly 3,000 people lost their
lives in the attack. The World Trade Center, which stood as a landmark on the New York City skyline
for decades, was leveled suddenly in a cloud of dust and ash that spread for miles over the city.
The country still mourns for 9/11.
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Fraternity loses charter
By Tami Livingston
MANAGING EDITOR
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Robert K. Pietrzyk
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Lambda Chi Alpa had its charter pulled by its national chapter last week due
to repeated alcohol violations at fraternity events. The fraternity no longer exists at the
University of North Florida and its members are now inactive.
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Lambda Chi Alpha, the oldest fraternity at the University of North Florida, has lost its charter.
The fraternity was found to be in violation of Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group, National Lambda Chi Alpha
and Student Code of Conduct policies after it hosted two parties the weekend of Sept. 2, according to Tyler Young,
Greek Life Coordinator.
During the spring semester, Lambda Chi was placed on stage three probation by its national chapter due to hazing
incidents in April. According to a letter from the Lambda Chi International Fraternity, "the serious nature of the
hazing, combined with the chapter's inability to distinguish right from wrong, left the General Fraternity with
few other options."
On stage three probation, the chapter was put under the supervision of an alumni control board. Any fraternity
events were to be approved by the alumni board beforehand.
According to a letter from Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity, the UNF chapter was found responsible for
the following: "hosting an open social function on Sept. 2; providing guests with uncontrolled access to kegs of
beer, as well as liquor; providing alcohol to minors; hosting a social event while on emergency suspension with the
General Fraternity."
Because of these actions, Lambda Chi will no longer exist in any form at UNF. Former members cannot wear Lambda Chi
letters, attend any Greek events as Greek Life members, join any other UNF fraternities, transfer to other
universities and join the Lambda Chi chapters there or hold any meetings, functions of gatherings in the name of
Lambda Chi.
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Mental health issues on rise for students
By Ace Stryker
NEWS EDITOR
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Robert K. Pietrzyk
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The University of North Florida Counseling Center offers free services to
students suffering with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
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In the last five years, the frequency and intensity of student mental health problems has increased across the
board, according to the University of North Florida Counseling Center staff.
The number of visits to the Counseling Center during the first three days of fall semester more than doubled this
year from 16 to 40 versus the same time period last year, said Richmond Wynn, a counselor at the center.
In addition to more visits, Wynn said, students are being evaluated for increasingly severe issues. Whereas
students used to come in with problems regarding first-time-away-from-home blues or painful breakups of romantic
relationships, they are more likely today to suffer from some diagnosable disorder, he said.
The largest increases in statistics reported by the center were in the areas of anxiety and family-related
problems, where they rose by 14 percent and 10 percent respectively since 2000.
Depression and personal relationship-related difficulties are also on the rise, according to the statistics.
Counselors at the center say they're convinced that this is a trend that needs to be examined.
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