The first season occurred at the
University at Buffalo. It followed college students pledging for the Sigma Chi Omega fraternity.[2] The fraternity ended up getting in trouble for illegal
hazing and breaking into the
Buffalo Zoo.[3][4][5] The fraternity has subsequently regained "on campus" status and is currently in "normal" standing with the university.[6]
Second season
The second season occurred at the
University of California, Santa Cruz. It followed college students pledging the
Delta Omega Chi fraternity.[7] Once again, the show got in trouble with the university. Two frat brothers stole a
koi named Midas from a pond on campus and barbecued it and ate it.[8][9] This led to protests and eventually the revoking of the fraternity's charter by the university.[10][11]
The second season was also notable for featuring the first openly gay person, Keldon Clegg, to appear on either the Fraternity Life or Sorority Life series.[12]
References
^Amatangelo, Amy (22 February 2003). "Television Review; A-mega Greek drama; MTV's sorority, fraternity kids spew double dose of theatrics". ARTS &LIFESTYLE. Boston Herald. p. 025.
^Chandler, Gary (5 September 2002). "Residents Wary of New MTV Neighbors". LOCAL. Buffalo News. p. B3.
^Watson, Stephen (20 March 2003). "Fraternity on MTV Suspended on Hazing Concerns [Corrected 04/05/03]". Local. Buffalo News. p. B1.
^Buckham, Tom (27 March 2003). "Fraternity Prank may Lead to Charges [Corrected 04/03/03]". LOCAL. Buffalo News. p. B1.
^Watson, Stephen (2 May 2003). "Fraternity on MTV Show is Put on Probation". LOCAL. Buffalo News. p. B3.