''Fraternity Life'' is a

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that aired on MTV from February 26, 2003 to November 19, 2003. The show consisted of college boys pledging to become part of a fraternity. The show was a spin-off of '' Sorority Life''.

First season

The first season occurred at the

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. It followed college students pledging for th
Sigma Chi Omega
fraternity. The fraternity ended up getting in trouble for illegal hazing and breaking into the Buffalo Zoo. The fraternity has subsequently regained "on campus" status and is currently in "normal" standing with the University.

Second season

The second season occurred at the

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. It followed college students pledging the

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fraternity. Once again, the show got in trouble with the university. Two frat brothers stole a

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named Midas from a pond on campus and barbecued it and ate it. This led to protests and eventually the revoking of the fraternity's charter by the university. 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.

References

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