LCA Apologizes For Vandalism at TEP

   The Tech _received a copy of this letter addressed to the MIT
   community.
   
   _The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha apologize to the members of the MIT
   community for the acts of vandalism taken against Tau Epsilon Phi. LCA
   would also like to apologize to the lesbigay community at MIT for the
   inappropriateness of the actions of its members. LCA does not condone,
   support, or endorse any of the feelings that were portrayed by the
   actions taken upon the TEP fraternity house. We also realize that the
   Interfraternity Council at MIT does not condone this activity and the
   actions taken by our house are in now way representative of the IFC or
   any other independent living groups on campus.
   
   The brothers of LCA recognize that the actions taken were, at best,
   insensitive to many members of the community. We realize that such
   behavior cannot be tolerated because it tears at the fabric of our
   community: diversity. At LCA we pride ourselves on our diversity and
   realize that this aspect of the academic community needs to be
   maintained and protected.
   
   Measures are being taken to discipline the individuals involved and we
   intend to work with the Dean's Office at MIT to investigate and
   implement a sensitivity training program addressing the delicate
   issues mentioned above.
   
   Neelesh H. Mehendale '94
   
   _President, Lambda Chi Alpha
   
   for the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha
   

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