A student snow sports society famed for its cheeky stunts has been suspended amid allegations members simulated sex acts in the university library.
They are dubbed ‘the loosest society on campus’
Snow Sports Northumbria (SSN) members have become known for undressing on the slopes during their boozy socials to resorts in the French Alps such as Val Thorens and Tignes.
Their reputation as ‘the loosest society on campus’ was founded on a viral video of a member running face-first into a lamppost during a society bash in Newcastle’s Bigg Market.
Then they went overboard
However the high jinks have, for the moment, come to an end as university bosses failed to see the funny side of student romps during their Halloween event.
An investigation has begun amid claims members of the society simulated sex acts and were caught in a state of undress in the university library.
A university source said: ‘Snow Sports are known for partying hard and you only have to look at their Instagram to see that they aren’t afraid get their kit off during socials and on the slopes.
‘But some members have been getting tired of it, the snow sports have become secondary to the partying and the Halloween event went too far.
‘They were set challenges like ‘pose doggy style in the library’ and ‘get naked somewhere.
Suspension and investigation rolling in
‘The university and the Students Union have taken a dim view and their socials have been suspended while an investigation is carried out.’
Bosses at the Newcastle university say they will be interviewing everyone who signed up for the October 26 Halloween social to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.
A university source said there was ‘no actual nudity’ but behaviour was seen to be ‘improper.’
A statement on behalf of Northumbria University and Northumbria Students’ Union said: ‘We are aware of an allegation of improper behaviour involving members of one of the Northumbria Students’ Union societies.
‘The University and Students’ Union takes allegations of this nature extremely seriously, and are reviewing the information presented to us in line with policies and procedures.’
All members of the society received an email from the university which said: ‘Following an incident involving Northumbria Students’ Union’s Snow Sport Society during their Halloween Social on Thursday October 26, we are writing to inform all members of measures being taken that will impact the operation of the society and all upcoming scheduled events and activities.
‘Following an initial meeting with the Students’ Union and the Society Committee, all society events have been paused while an investigation is underway and we work towards a satisfactory resolution – please be assured it is out priority to deal with this as quickly as official processes allow and I will update you as soon as possible.’
The society believes the sanctions are a threat to its existence and have lanuched a Change.org petition entitled Save Snow Sports Northumbria!
