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Originally Posted by LaneSig
I think one of the reasons that there seems to be an upswing in hazing is because of the internet.
Now, hear me out: Before the internet, most of our news sources were national/local tv news, radio, and newspapers. With the internet, we now have more access to news sources.
In the past, a hazing incident would be reported in local news. It would only make a national news source if it were particularly horrific. If a hazing incident happened in Florida, I might only hear about it if it were my organization.
Now, with the internet, cnn.com might report it. I might be browsing Alpha Beta's website and see where they pulled a charter due to hazing. There are websites dedicated to anti-hazing where I can read the incident. And, of course, it will be reported on GC. 
So, while I think hazing trends may naturally go up and down, I think it is our increased access to the information that makes it seem it is on the upswing. |
I agree^^^^. All one has to do see this is pick any search engine and place the term "hazing" into the news section. Right now there are at least 3 reports of hazing going around.
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