The social club community is responsible for many of Lipscomb University’s events. Social clubs reach beyond the Lipscomb campus to serve the surrounding community by devoting numerous hours serving Nashville. Going Greek at Lipscomb provides an avenue to forming lifelong Christian friendships. Why join a social club at Lipscomb?ĭespite the individuality of each Greek organization, the common thread that runs throughout the system is the Christian foundation each club was founded on. We wish you the best as you discover new friendships and ways to get involved. With plenty of social clubs on campus, chances are there is a social club that fits you perfectly. Be sure to explore each of the organizations with an open mind so you can make the best choice for your Lipscomb experience. While you're here, you'll meet hundreds of people and form friendships that will last a lifetime. Social clubs are a unique and exciting experience at Lipscomb. This story was originally published by staff at KTNV.Joining a social club is probably the quickest way to get involved on campus. The Rebel community shares their loss.Ī GoFundMe page has been set up seeking donations for his family. They are in our thoughts during this very difficult time. I am sure words cannot describe their feeling of grief and emptiness. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. UNLV is committing all available resources to review the incident and determine how off-campus events like these can be as safe as possible. Coping with the loss of life is always difficult, especially under these circumstances. We are shocked and heartbroken as we mourn the loss of one of our own. Soon after his fight, Nathan collapsed and was taken to a hospital. Nathan was a junior at UNLV and had participated in Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s “Fight Night,” an off-campus event intended to raise money. Nathan Tyler Valencia has passed away following a tragic incident a week ago. It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness I share that a member of the UNLV family is no longer with us. UNLV's president sent the following message out to the entire campus via email: The family has asked for privacy during this time to grieve.” We will leave no stone unturned to determine how a 20-year-old ended up in a school-sanctioned amateur fight that cost him his life. “Kappa Sigma Fight Night” is an event that has been held annually and was well known to both UNLV and the national Kappa Sigma Fraternity. College students should not be placed in a situation where they are pitted against each other for combat.
KAPPA SIGMA FIGHT NIGHT FULL
We will be completing a full investigation to determine how UNLV and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity could allow and promote an event like this to take place. Our preliminary investigation reveals mistakes were made and safety precautions overlooked. “The Valencia family is heartbroken over the loss of Nathan. The family's full statement, via attorneys with Richard Harris Law Firm, reads: I remember in one of the fights, someone’s headgear fell off and then during Nathan’s fight, you could see that he was just trying to get away to catch a breath," said Lacey Foster, Valencia's girlfriend. “Once I walked in there, I just had like a really weird feeling.
Valencia's girlfriend tells KTNV he collapsed five minutes or so after the fight ended. 18, at the UNLV Student Union Ballroom.Ī flyer for the event lists "Emmanuel Aleman vs.
19 at Sahara Events Center, with a press conference and weigh-in the day before, on Nov. The Kappa Sigma fraternity at UNLV hosted a "fight night" on Nov. The attorneys say "'Kappa Sigma Fight Night' is an event that has been held annually and was well known to both UNLV and the national Kappa Sigma Fraternity."
Those close to Valencia say he was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at UNLV. "We will leave no stone unturned to determine how a 20-year-old ended up in a school-sanctioned amateur fight that cost him his life," the statement reads in part. A University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) student died following a fraternity's amateur "fight night" event and now his loved ones are seeking answers.Īttorneys shared a statement on behalf of Nathan Valencia's family on Friday, saying they are heartbroken and asking for privacy as they grieve.
0 kommentar(er)
