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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 »
HazingInfo.org Launches the Nation’s First Comprehensive Database of Hazing Incidents at Colleges & Universities
HazingInfo.org is the first comprehensive national database of college student hazing at colleges and universities, showcasing data on hazing incidents in college teams, clubs, and organizations. Currently, HazingInfo.org has free data and information posted for 467 institutions in the nine – soon to be ten – states that require colleges and universities to publish campus… Continue reading »
Research-to-Practice Series: Part 1
StopHazing Launches Research-to-Practice Series: Part 1 – Diving into Hazing Prevention Research and Accompanying Research-informed Resources. At StopHazing, we are excited to introduce the Research-to-Practice Series, a three-part initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application in hazing prevention. This series will highlight key findings from our peer-reviewed studies, along with… Continue reading »
Pathbreaking Hazing Prevention Consortium Makes History
May 2024 | StopHazing Contributors | Hazing Prevention Consortium Continuing its pathbreaking work, the Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC) makes history as the most comprehensive and enduring hazing prevention initiative. Last month, the HPC hosted its largest ever Summit. Film crews and journalists caught a glimpse of how StopHazing is leading the nation and guiding the… Continue reading »
How the world’s scientists are coming together serves as a model for anti-hazing efforts
The following post for StopHazing was written by author and anti-hazing activist Hank Nuwer. For more information on Hank, check out his website at www.hanknuwer.com. These are tough times for all the world’s men and women. Without any self-whining or too many details, my wife and I have been affected. I chose to hand in my… Continue reading »
Is It Hazing?
The following post for StopHazing was written by Travis Apgar, Sr. Associate Dean of Students at Cornell University and national hazing prevention speaker and consultant. For more information on Travis, visit here. Have an idea for a blog post? Email us at info@stophazing.org. Determining if an activity is hazing typically requires examination beyond the basic… Continue reading »
Former MLB player Gregg Zaun claims he was violently hazed by Cal Ripken Jr
This weekend, former MLB player Gregg Zaun spoke about violent hazing that he experienced as a first-year player on the Baltimore Orioles from Cal Ripken Jr. According to Zaun, Ripken and others repeatedly physically assaulted him, wrote “rookie” on his forehead, shoved ice down his pants, and forced him to miss batting practice. Zaun reports… Continue reading »
Sayreville Case: Yet Another “Wake Up Call” for Hazing
Elizabeth J. Allan, Ph.D. | October 2014 Not all assault is hazing, but make no mistake, assault is one of the many weapons used in the hazing arsenal as clearly illustrated in the recent Sayreville case. In the days following news coverage of the Sayreville High School football team, many struggled to make sense of the… Continue reading »
Ben & Jerry’s Keeps Hazed and Confused Brand
The following post for StopHazing was written by author and anti-hazing activist Hank Nuwer. For more information on Hank, check out his website at www.hanknuwer.com. The Florida parents of Harrison Kowiak, the young golfer killed during a violent physical hazing incident at Lenoir Rhyne University, received unwelcome news today from Ben & Jerry’s executives. The Burlington,… Continue reading »
StopHazing Statement on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor “Hazed & Confused”
Ben & Jerry’s — Please don’t ruin your ice cream’s appeal with poor taste! Okay, we get it – but the name of your new flavor is not cute, clever or funny, because being “hazed” isn’t about harmless antics and pranks. In a formal response to complaints about the ice cream flavor “Hazed and Confused,”… Continue reading »