J5 refers to the day the fraternity was founded – 5 January. And today, 5 January 2021, Kappa Alpha Psi are celebrating their 110th anniversary. Famous members of Kappa Alpha Psi include NFL star Colin Kaepernick.

According to Charles Wesley “Ceedy” Morgan, of the Alpha Delta Chapter, “The word “Nupe” had its origin as a manner of “greeting” other members of the fraternity, but it had taken on a life of its own as one member after another began to change the word from a manner of greeting to something that they defined as secret …

What is the significance to the “diamond in the sky”? It is a tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi. “Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi”.

Kappa is the shortened name of the fraternity that was formed by all black students in January 1911 on the campus of Indian University to work to create conditions of equality for Black Africans and Americans in American college campuses. Nupe is the name reserved for all pledged members of the fraternity.

The frat with the all-time highest number of wealthiest alumni is Sigma Chi. Notable wealthy members include Michael Milken (president, UC Berkeley), Les Wexner, Neil Bluhm, Steve Wynn, Jonathan Gray, Erick Lefkofsky and Ron Baron.

Currently, the largest fraternity by number of members is Sigma Alpha Epsilon. You can also rank frats by the number of active chapters across college campuses. Tau Kappa Epsilon holds this distinction with 290 chapters in colleges and universities.

The Most Prestigious Fraternities in America

• Most Celebrity Alums: Alpha Phi Alpha.
• Best Leadership Program: Pi Kappa Alpha.
• Most Undergraduate Chapters: Tau Kappa Epsilon.
• Biggest: Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
• Best Vision for the Future: Sigma Phi Epsilon.
• Oldest: The Kappa Alpha Society.
• Most Philanthropic: Sigma Chi.

• Pi Kappa Alpha, Florida International University.
• Alpha Gamma Rho, Arkansas State University.
• Sigma Chi, Willamette University.
• Beta Theta Pi, Carnegie Mellon University.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon, University of New Mexico.
• Alpha Delta, Dartmouth College.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Arizona State University.

All but two fraternities have secret rituals (Delta Upsilon and Alpha Kappa Lambda,) and the reason for the secrecy is to preserve that special bond, and to commit the members to honorable behavior. As far as operations go, there is virtually no secrecy at the national level.

Hazing, as defined by stophazing.org is “any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.”

What fraternities haze the worst?

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
• Phi Delta Theta.
• Alpha Gamma Rho.
• Beta Theta Phi.
• Alpha Delta.
• Omega Psi Phi.
• Zeta Beta Tau.

According to Franklin College journalism professor Hank Nuwer, over 200 university hazing deaths have occurred since 1838, with 40 deaths between 2007 and 2017 alone.

Examples of Hazing Activities. Requiring any form of physically demanding activity (e.g. calisthenics, sit-ups, push up, or runs). Forcing, requiring, or endorsing consumption of alcoholic beverages or other drugs.

The following are some examples of hazing divided into three categories: subtle, harassment, and violent. It is impossible to list all possible hazing behaviors because many are context-specific.

“Hazing is any action taken or situation created, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.

Hazing is abusive, degrading, and sometimes life-threatening. FACT #3: Bad things happen when we least expect it. Hazing is harmful to the dignity and self-respect of new members and is the opposite of true discipline. FACT #5: Hazing can occur even with the consent of the victim.

Physical, emotional, and/or mental instability. Sleep deprivation. Loss of sense of control and empowerment. Decline in grades and coursework.

Hazing – California Penal Code §245.6 Penal Code §245.6 is California’s law against hazing. It makes it illegal to participate in initiation activities that are likely to result in serious bodily injury to a current, former or prospective student.