Category: Reflections
Year-in-Review 2024
It’s time for StopHazing’s annual Year-In-Review! 2024 has been quite a year – let’s recap it together in this blog post. We briefly highlight many of the milestone moments, achievements, updates, new content, and announcements over the last twelve months from the small-but-mighty StopHazing team. Thanks for being a part of the hazing prevention community… Continue reading »
The Hidden Dangers of Secrecy and Tradition in Greek Life: Reflections from A&E’s Houses of Horror (Part Two)
The Role of Tradition and Power in Greek Life Tradition often plays a vital role in shaping the identity of fraternal organizations, frequently celebrated as the glue that binds members together, fosters loyalty, and creates a sense of belonging. Yet, this loyalty can sometimes create a culture of secrecy and tradition that lead to the… Continue reading »
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother In this guest blog post, Preston Hazelwood, sister of Lofton who was killed by hazing at the University of Kentucky in 2021, shares her perspective on the importance of reporting hazing. Following her brother’s death, Preston interned with StopHazing as a Research-to-Practice Intern… Continue reading »
Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life – Reflections from A&E’s Series
This post kicks off a series inspired by A&E’s powerful Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life. While this series specifically references fraternity and sorority life, it should be noted that hazing isn’t exclusive to fraternities and sororities- it’s an issue that extends to sports teams, clubs, and other groups. However, fraternity and sorority… Continue reading »
What to Consider Before Joining a New Group: Tips from College Students
Guest Writers: Eleanor Tyne and Ella Allan-RahillFebruary 2024 Starting college, we were both interested in joining many clubs to get acquainted with our institutions and make some friends. There were many groups available, from varsity sports to academic clubs, performing arts, and more. Both of us have joined groups and left groups as we’ve tried… Continue reading »
Student Journalist Creates Video Highlighting Campus Hazing, A Taboo Topic with Long-Term Damaging Effects
October 23, 2023 Guest writer: Ella Allan-Rahill, Student Research-to-Practice Intern* As a student intern with StopHazing, it is always exciting to see the hazing prevention work of others my age. Earlier this year, Jillian Taylor, a recent graduate and student journalist at Southern Methodist University (SMU), created a video discussing her perspective on the hazing… Continue reading »
A Student Perspective on StopHazing’s New Online Course: Stand Up to Hazing™
August 8, 2023 Guest writer: Ella Allan-Rahill, Student Research-to-Practice intern* I’ve been interning with StopHazing for a little over a year now and am about to enter my second year of college. Even before college, I experienced unhealthy groups, which could’ve created an environment for hazing. While I never experienced hazing myself, these unhealthy group… Continue reading »
Hazing Prevention at a School that “Doesn’t Haze”
December 13, 2022 Guest writer: Bianca Dunay, Student Intern There has been at least one hazing-related death each year since 1970.1 While that statistic is heartbreaking, I’m sure we’ve all thought “There is no way this would happen at my school.” So, at a school that “doesn’t haze,” why do you need to be concerned… Continue reading »
Recapping SNAP in 2021-2022 and Looking to the Year Ahead
August, 12 2022 A lot happened in the 2021-2022 academic year at StopHazing–a number of updates, resources developed, research conducted, and new initiatives formed. One new initiative from StopHazing is the Student Network for Advocacy and Prevention or SNAP for short. SNAP is a student-led group dedicated to hazing prevention education and advocating for comprehensive… Continue reading »