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Savannah State University
100

This term refers to the practice of forcing new members to engage in humiliating or harmful activities as a condition for joining a group.

What is hazing 

100

What are the 6 requirements needed to be eligible for Greek Life at SSU? 

1. GPA 2. Full-time student 3. Good standing with the university, 4. Hazing Seminars 5. Community Service 6. STRIPES

100

If someone agrees to participate in an activity it can’t be considered hazing

What is false 

100

What is the most frequently recorded hazing behavior in fraternities and sororities?


What is Participation in Drinking Games (Drinking Alcohol) 


100

What university office handles hazing reports at SSU? 

What is the office of Student Conduct/Greek Life Office 

 

200

This term refers to the informal activities and interactions that prospective members engage in before the official pledging process begins in Greek organizations

What is pre-pledging

200

This statement asks whether the maximum penalty for hazing is five years in prison: true or false?

What is ture

200

The hazing death of this Florida A&M University drum major led to nationwide attention on non-Greek hazing practices.

Who is Robert Champion

200

What is the least reported effect of hazing?

What is psychological (Mental)

200

This annual week brings together Greek lettered organizations to discuss promotes efforts to prevent hazing 

What is Hazing Prevention Week 

300

This term refers to an intense and often grueling period of initiation activities for new members in some fraternities and sororities, which can include extreme challenges and potential hazing.

What is Hell Week?

300

In many states, hazing can be classified as this level of offense, which may involve legal penalties.

What is a misdemeanor

300

In February 2025, this 20-year-old Southern University junior and Human Jukebox band member died after authorities said he was repeatedly struck in the chest during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual.

Who is Caleb Wilson 

300

Who is usually effected by hazing?

What is everyone involved

300

How many REGISTERED Greek Letter Organizations do we have at Savannah State University? 

What is 13

400

This term describes the psychological effect of hazing that can lead to long-term mental health issues for individuals involved.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

400

This term describes the legal recourse available to victims of hazing who wish to seek compensation for damages.

What is a lawsuit 

400

What Ivy League School was one of the earliest recorded cases of hazing in the United States

Harvard University.

400

This group, known for its intense training and team dynamics, ranks among the highest form hazing incidents, following Greek life.

What are athletics?

400

This organization at SSU oversees all Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, promoting accountability and ensuring adherence to anti-hazing policies.

What is the Greek Life Council 

500

What are the three main types of hazing?

Physical, emotional, and psychological hazing.

500

Where must schools in Georgia report hazing incidents under the state’s anti-hazing law?

The School's website 

500

What is the number of U.S. states that have anti-hazing laws?

What is 44

Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming do not have anti-hazing laws.

500

This state, famous for its iconic city and cultural diversity, was the first in the nation to pass an anti-hazing law in 1986

What is New York

500

This year marked the beginning of Greek life at Savannah State University, introducing a new chapter of fraternities and sororities to the campus community

What is 1949