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I don't have a problem with locals. The problem is a lack of accountability for hazing particularly when a college or university abdicates its responsibility. When allegations of hazing are made against an NPC sorority, (inter)national headquarters will get involved. Some colleges can't or won't necessarily do the same for a local org. Of course, not all locals haze and some (inter)nationals do.
Back to the original question. I agree that a reputation for hazing can negatively impact all of the sororities and contribute to the diminishing quantity and quality of those going through recruitment. The campus is partially responsible. If they want to change this, the campus needs to set up very specific guidelines outlining hazing and the potential consequences of such actions up to and including closing the organization. On the other hand, there need to be a 'peer pressure' of sorts where the non hazing greeks address the problem and strongly persuade the hazers to stop. If the non hazers know that a group hazes, they need to stop silently accepting this and address it as a threat to the future of the entire greek community on that campus including their own org. For example, let them (hazers) know that it is unacceptable and that they won't be invited to socialize or participate in any activities until the hazing stops. I hope that helps. Good luck!
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