Search Results for “hazing”

Hazing at SMU: A Taboo Topic with Long-Term Damaging Effects

May 4, 2023

"Somebody who's being hazed is not going to feel empowered to speak about it and to get help because they feel so minimized," said Hope Heiden, a former member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Parents from Anti-Hazing Coalition speak to SMU Greek community as yet another organization faces hazing allegations

Ellis Rold • February 19, 2023

The speakers addressed the dangers of hazing as Pi Beta Phi faces hazing allegations.

Hazing Rumors Bring Light to SAE’s Record of Abuse with Minimal Repercussions

Michelle Aslam • February 17, 2020

Sigma Alpha Epsilon remains active on campus after a history of accusations including hazing, the use of "date-rape" drugs, sexual assault, and drug overdose.

FIJI ordered to cease organizational activity by university amid hazing investigation

Jacob Prothro • February 15, 2018

The order comes just days after Pi Kappa Alpha received a similar notice.

Pi Kappa Alpha ordered to cease all activity by university pending hazing investigation

Phil Mayer • February 13, 2018

One of SMU's fraternities has been ordered to cease all activities in the wake of a university investigation.

Students disagree on definition of hazing

Christopher Cornell • February 17, 2013

I'm going to begin this with a story. Friday morning while waiting in the Blanton Building with my high-school-aged little sister for her tour of the campus to start, I encouraged her to do what I typically...

Legal definition of hazing needs revision

Christopher Saul • February 14, 2013

There are many definitions of hazing getting thrown around this Greco-centric university. Just so everyone is clear, this is what the state of Texas defines as an act of hazing: "any intentional knowing,...

Hazing reported at SigEp house

Julie Fancher • February 11, 2013

A student reported to SMU police last night that he was assaulted and held against his will at an on campus fraternity, according to The Dallas Morning News. The student reported the incident took place...

Haze documentary shows cases alcohol abuse, hazing on college campuses

Meredith Shamburger, News Editor, [email protected] • September 5, 2008

The first reaction was annoyance. It was 9 p.m. on a Thursday night. People had other things to do. How was this movie about hazing and alcohol different?Students had other thoughts after the movie. They...

Hazing, drinking on foundation’s agenda

Blair Bernier, Contributing Writer, [email protected] • October 25, 2007

In the morning of Sept. 17, 2004, police received a frantic 9-1-1 call from fraternity members at the University of Colorado at Boulder. When police arrived, they found 18-year-old Lynn Gordon Bailey Jr....

SMU hazing policies

Kelsey Guy • February 25, 2005

Hazing is a problem faced by numerous educational institutions across the country — SMU is no exception. In response to this, SMU has policies regarding the activity that may result in a number of...

National hazing

Mark Norris • February 22, 2005

Universities around the nation have dealt with fraternity hazing incidents with varying severity according to The Daily Campus research of the Associated Press archive. After analysis, most institutions...