The Nation - News from Feb. 16, 1988
Rutgers University in New Jersey banned fraternity and sorority parties pending an investigation into the death of a freshman after a drinking party, officials said. Middlesex County Prosecutor Alan A. Rockoff said he will meet with investigators today to determine if charges will be filed in the death of James C. Callahan, 18, of North Bergen. Callahan died Friday after a pledging ceremony at Lambda Chi Alpha and a celebration in which a “tremendous amount” of liquor was consumed, Rockoff said.
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