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Cal State fraternity’s sordid past exposed after freshman’s death at off-campus gathering

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Choi, J. (2026, September 21). Cal State fraternity’s sordid past exposed after freshman’s death at off-campus gathering. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/cal-state-fraternity-linked-to-death-has-history-of-hazing-allegations/

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A Cal State Fullerton freshman named Blas died at an off-campus event hosted by Delta Chi fraternity, which lost its recognition from the school in 2021 due to hazing allegations. The fraternity's national office told the OC Register they have been working with university officials to inform students that no active chapter exists at Cal State Fullerton. Blas’s family has called for a thorough investigation into whether hazing was involved and why emergency services were not contacted when he was found unresponsive.

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Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old freshman at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), died on September 13 after attending an off-campus event hosted by a group linked to the previously disbanded Delta Chi fraternity. The family of Blas is demanding a "complete and transparent investigation," citing concerns that hazing may have played a role in his death. They also questioned why emergency services were not called when he was found unresponsive at St. Jude Medical Center.

Delta Chi's national office stated they worked with university officials to inform students about the lack of an active chapter at CSUF after its recognition was revoked in 2021 due to hazing allegations. The family aims to raise awareness and educate incoming college students about unrecognized fraternities, emphasizing the dangers associated with such organizations.

The cause of death remains under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, but authorities suspect that alcohol consumption contributed significantly. Blas's tragic incident highlights the risks faced by freshmen unaware of the potential dangers posed by fake or underground fraternity activities on college campuses.

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The tragic death of a Cal State Fullerton freshman has exposed the underground fraternity now linked to the teen’s demise that was booted from the school years ago. asserted

that → expose → school

Blas is believed to have attended an off-campus fraternity event hosted by Delta Chi, a group that lost its recognition over hazing allegations in 2021. asserted

that → believe → 2021

“Following the closure of the chapter, Delta Chi has proactively worked with university officials to make students aware that no active Delta Chi chapter exists at California State University, Fullerton,” the fraternity’s national office said to the OC Register. asserted

office → follow → Register

“Anthony’s family deserves answers, and all those affected deserve a complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding this tragedy,” Delta Chi continued. asserted

Chi → deserve → tragedy

While it has not been officially confirmed that Delta Chi was involved, the fraternity is located at the intersection where Blas attended an event. asserted

Blas → confirm → event

The 18-year-old’s family has demanded for a “complete and transparent investigation” and expressed concerns that “hazing may have played a role” according to a statement given to CBS News. uncertain

hazing → demand → News

The family also called for answers as to why “911 was not called when Anthony was found unresponsive” and what happened “in the hours leading up to his death, who was present, when those present realized he was in distress, and why 911 was never contacted.” asserted

911 → call → distress

Authorities said alcohol may have contributed to his death but stated that no evidence of foul play was found. Delta Chi’s recognition status was revoked on April 15, 2021, through January 1, 2029 –– though the university could now uphold that ban indefinitely. uncertain

university → say → ban

Cal State fraternity’s sordid past exposed after freshman’s death at off-campus gathering

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