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College student dies during alleged ‘fraternity ritual’

Southern University paused all club recruiting activities indefinitely following the off-campus death of student Caleb Wilson on February 27, 2025, according to a university spokesman.
Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old student, was found unconscious at North Sherwood Forest Park and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
An autopsy is being performed to determine the cause and manner of Caleb Wilson's death, according to the East Baton Rouge parish coroner's office.
Southern University expressed condolences to the family and is cooperating fully with the Baton Rouge Police Department during the investigation into Wilson's death.

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The Post and Courier

Clemson fraternity kicked off campus after pledge's death eligible to seek reinstatement

The Clemson fraternity chapter kicked off campus after the death of a 19-year-old pledge could now come back from a five-year suspension.

1 day ago·Charleston, United States

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Chicago Defender

Southern University Student Dead After Participating In Fraternity Ritual

Southern University student Caleb Wilson, 20, was found dead after participating in an Omega Psi Phi fraternity ritual. Baton Rouge police are investigating, and the university has paused all membership activities.

1 day ago

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louisianafirstnews.com

Family of Southern University student killed off-campus speaks out

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The family of the Southern University student who died in an off-campus incident speaks out on the passing of their son. On Thursday, 20-year-old Caleb Wilson was taken to a local hospital unresponsive around 3 a.m. Wilson was later pronounced dead. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office said the cause and manner of Wilson's death are pending the results of an autopsy. The Wilson family appreciates the communi…

2 days ago

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Blavity News & Politics

HBCU Student Dies After Omega Psi Phi Ritual Off Campus

3 days ago

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Daily Mirror

Student, 20, collapses and dies 'standing in line' for myserious uni 'ritual'

Southern University student Caleb Wilson, 20, took part in a ritual for a fraternity which involved participants standing in a line - but after joining, he suddenly passed out and died

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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