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Hazing in the News

For current news coverage and archival media stories about hazing, go to:

stophazing.org
This site serves as a resource for accurate, up-to-date hazing information for students, parents, and educators. The site includes links to news stories about hazing. Over 30,000 visitors access the site each month.

hazing.hanknuwer.com
Author Hank Nuwer's site serves as an "Unofficial Clearinghouse to Track Hazing Deaths and Incidents."

Hazing Undermines Spirit of Sport
In "Hazing Undermines Spirit of Sport" (October 07, 2004), Cornell Daily Sun Assistant Sports Editor Kyle Sheahen contends that hazing has no role to play in sports. Print a pdf of this article.

Effects of Hazing Last Long After Pledging Process
In this article (March 15, 2007), Cornell Daily Sun writer Noah Grynberg reviews a Cornell case of hazing and discusses both the definitions and impact of such behavior. Print a pdf of this article.

Gray Areas of 'Hazing'
In "Gray Areas of 'Hazing'" (October 15, 2004), Cornell Daily Sun Assistant Sports Editor Everett Hullverson argues that some practices defines by institutions as hazing serve important functions. Print a pdf of this article.

A Fraternity Hazing Gone Wrong
A National Public Radio story (November 14, 2005) by Elaine Korry explores the hazing death of a Chico State University fraternity pledge. It includes a powerful interview with the victim's mother and recordings of courtroom testimony from fraternity members.

 


Last Updated: 10/18/2006