Hazing

Hazing 101

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Where does hazing exist?

Hazing happens in fraternity and sorority chapters in Greek life, athletic teams, clubs, and honoraries

200

What percent of deaths from hazing involve alcohol?

82%

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Fact or Myth? If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing.

Myth!!! Reality: "In states that have laws against hazing, consent of the victim can't be used as a defense. This is because even if someone agrees to participate in a potentially hazardous action, it may not be true consent because of peer pressure, intentional or unintentional threats, and the withholding of information about what will occur."

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What activities would be considered hazing?

“ Paddling or physical abuse, creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shocks, involuntary road trips or any activities which may tend to expose initiates or pledges to physical danger, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities which would disrupt public order or tend the fraternity into disrepute in the local community.”

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What is hazing defined as?

“Any action taken or situation created whether on or off fraternity premises to produce or result in mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule”

Hazing in the Media

100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTDEAmMoh6c

Is this considered hazing?

200

True or false? You can be arrested for Hazing.

True: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ri5WfzJdcA

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZeedD933jQ

What TV show is this from?

400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6WEfqT4QE

If Rusty was a TTU student, would his reasoning justify his hazing?

500

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUKLHa4f7h4 True or false? If you go to the hospital intoxicated you will get an MIP.

False, the police would rather you be safe and go to the hospital.

A Pledge To End Fraternity Hazing

100

High-risk drinking and drug use among fraternity and sorority members are how many more times prevalent at Cornell than elsewhere in the student population?

Two to three times more prevalent

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During the last 10 years, what percent of fraternity and sorority chapters on Cornell's campus have been found responsible for hazing?

Nearly 60% of fraternity and sorority chapters!!!

300

Since what year has hazing been formally prohibited at TTU?

Since 1995

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Hazing been formally considered a crime under Texas State Law?

What is Since 1995

500

In order to put a stop to hazing, Sigma Phi Epsilon created which program and what does that program entail?

The "Balanced Man Program", which replaces the traditional pledging period with a strong emphasis on community service and personal development.

Goat a Memoir

100

Which fraternity was mentioned in the first article, "Goat a Memoir"?

Kappa Sigma

200

What did Natalie tell Brad that upset him so much?

She said he was going to die.

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What is one task that all of the Kappa Sigma pledges must complete by the end of their pledging period?

Interview all members.

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What was Wills reason for not dropping during pledging?

He says all he would have is studying, the non-greek parties were not fun, and everyone would know you dropped. “It’s all there is”

500

What things was the pledge told to do for Ben Moore?

Get him egg rolls, cigarettes, and pit his girlfriends car.

100% Texas Tech

100

The percentage of college students admit to being hazed.

What is 5%?

200

The percentage of college students admit to knowing about hazing activities.

What is 40%?

300

The percentage of college students believe the most important thing is to keep the code of silence regarding hazing.

What is 46%

400

The percentage of students on a college campus that experience a form of hazing.

What is 55%?

500

The number of TTU student organizations are currently on the TTU Hazing Website for hazing.

What is 15?