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StopHazing Media Coverage
Check out our most recent media coverage of StopHazing’s work to prevent hazing on college campuses and beyond. Coverage includes high-profile events like the National Hazing Prevention Summit and investigative features from CNN, Spectrum News, The Post and Courier, Government Technology, and more- highlighting StopHazing’s leadership in the national movement to end hazing.
2025
- Allan, E. J., & Dawson-Bernard, B. (2025, October 2) How awareness can empower us to eradicate hazing at Ole Miss. Daily Journal. https://www.djournal.com/opinion/columnists/how-awareness-can-empower-us-to-eradicate-hazing-at-ole-miss/article_4996abc4-b361-4ba2-a2ab-c7fd1b6f6195.html
- Allan, E., & Tully, R. (2025, September 25). Column: After tragic death, VCU leads the way on hazing prevention. The Virginian-Pilot. https://archive.is/EJLDh#selection-1459.4-1459.70
- Santulli, M.P., & Allan, E. (2025, September 25). Opinion: How ‘Danny’s Law’ is offering a path to safer campuses. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. https://archive.is/bo50f#selection-3099.13-3099.30
- Allan, E. (2025, September 23). Opinion: USD shows how colleges can work toward a hazing-free future. The San Diego Union-Tribune. https://archive.is/sk9ZR#selection-1779.4-1779.72
- Newscentermaine.com (2025, September 18) National Hazing Prevention Week shines light on hidden dangers within college groups. News Center Maine. https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/public-safety/national-hazing-prevention-week-shines-light-on-hidden-dangers-within-college-groups/97-86576189-6aeb-412a-a0af-63645c6e1efe
- Allan, E. (2025, August 18). Harrison’s Law: a big step towards ending hazing in NC. The Carolina Journal. https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/harrisons-law-a-big-step-towards-ending-hazing-in-nc/
- Daigneault, D. (2025, June 17). Online database co-developed by the University of Maine sheds light on hazing across the US. FOX 22/ABC 7. https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/online-database-co-developed-by-the-university-of-maine-sheds-light-on-hazing-across-the/article_d0a25dde-ab71-4723-8fc0-73b9b12b6a0a.html#//
- Rock, A. (2025, June 16). College hazing death database: 122 people have died in last 25 years. Campus Safety Magazine. https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/insights/college-hazing-death-database-122-people-have-died-in-last-25-years/171435/
- Ledford , D. (2025, June 14). UMaine co-develops database on college hazing deaths. Spectrum News. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/education/2025/06/14/university-of-maine-co-develops-database-on-college-hazing-deaths-
- Allen, E. (2025, June 12). UMaine, Uwashington Track College hazing deaths with online database. Government Technology. https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/umaine-uwashington-track-college-hazing-deaths-with-online-database
- Kelly , C. (2025, June 11). Database detailing 187 years of hazing deaths now available – umaine news – university of Maine. UMaine News. https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2025/06/11/database-detailing-187-years-of-hazing-deaths-now-available/
- Allen , E. (2025, June 11). University of Maine helps develop database on college hazing deaths. The Portland Press Herald . https://www.pressherald.com/2025/06/11/university-of-maine-helps-develop-database-on-college-hazing-deaths/
- Ledford , D. (2025, June 6). University of Maine hosts National Hazing Prevention Summit. Spectrum News . https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/education/2025/06/06/university-of-maine-hosts-national-hazing-prevention-summit
- Bradley, G. (2025, June 5). Universities nationwide gather for Orono anti-hazing summit. WABI5. https://www.wabi.tv/video/2025/06/05/universities-nationwide-gather-orono-anti-hazing-summit/
- Hipps , C., & Allan, E. (2025, May 21). Commentary: New data show SC’s hazing problem is broader than you think. Post and Courier. https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/sc-colleges-universities-hazing-tucker-hipps-act/article_eb2678c9-a8f2-4fde-9549-56f49794ebf3.html
- Allan, E. (2025, May 6). Westhill lacrosse incident a tragic reminder: Hazing is not a joke (guest opinion by Elizabeth Allan). Syracuse.com. https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025/05/westhill-lacrosse-incident-a-tragic-reminder-hazing-is-not-a-joke-guest-opinion-by-elizabeth-allan.html
- Ebrahimji, A. (2025, May 3). Hazing can happen in the closest communities. preventing it is harder than you’d think. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/03/us/hazing-communities-trends-prevention
- Mooney, N. (2025, May 2). The way forward after Westhill: Talking to kids about hazing. Spectrum News. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2025/05/02/westhill-high-school-hazing-incident
- Pignatello , C., & Doran , E. (2025, April 30). Westhill Boys Lacrosse cancels season as players face criminal charges after hazing incident. Syracuse.com. https://www.syracuse.com/highschoolsports/2025/04/westhill-boys-lacrosse-cancels-season-amid-hazing-scandal.html
- Nguyen, L. (2025, April 3). Anti-hazing advocates report majority of Washington Colleges are failing to report hazing. KOMO News . https://komonews.com/news/local/sams-law-anti-hazing-advocates-report-majority-washington-colleges-failing-report-hazing-mandate-public-disclosure-university-student-sam-martinez-fraternity-sorority-information-misconduct-violations
- Butler, B. (2025, March 19). Hazing death prompts Soul-searching for divine nine. Capital B News. https://capitalbnews.org/hazing-death-southern-university-caleb-wilson/
- Houtz, J. (2025, January 22). Landmark Study of college hazing to get its first update in 17 years. Hazinginfo.org. https://hub.hazinginfo.org/blog/landmark-study-of-college-hazing-to-get-its-first-update-in-17-years
- The University of Maine. (2025, January 13). How can hazing be reduced or eliminated?. YouTube. https://youtu.be/3c_ZZGO0nyM?si=Xpo45xTby8qOIc1f
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