A frat at Cornell University has been punished for a sex contest dubbed the “Pig Roast.”
PIX-11 reports male students pledging to become members of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity chapter at Cornell were encouraged to have sex with as many females as possible, earning points based on the weight of their sexual conquests. In the case of a tie, the winner would be whichever pledge had sex with the heaviest women — giving the game its fat-shaming name of “Pig Roast.
The university said officials launched an investigation last year after multiple reports about the secret ritual on the Ithaca, N.Y., campus. Cornell’s fraternity and sorority review board determined the chapter was in violation of policies against hazing and sexually abusive behavior, and announced disciplinary actions Tuesday.
The frat has been placed on probation for two years. CBS reports Zeta Beta Tau must hire a live-in advisor during the two-year period, face external reviews, and participate in ongoing education about sexual violence.
Zeta Beta Tau said the Pig Roast was not “chapter sanctioned activities nor ones that brothers were aware of,” calling it contrary to its values and mission. In a statement, the Cornell chapter’s leadership and brotherhood said they were “shocked and appalled” about the unsanctioned activities.
“The Kappa Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity is horrified at the notion of the degradation and/or objectification of women, and the impact it has had on men and women across the United States and at Cornell,” the statement added.
PIX-11 reports the fraternity said it will also conduct a membership review and expel any members who don’t commit to Zeta Beta Tau’s ideals and values. It will also host multiple educational programs on healthy relationships.
“Our chapter has worked closely with the Zeta Beta Tau International Headquarters to draft and execute an action plan that addresses this alleged behavior,” according to the statement.