I feel that the only way to stop hazing is through education. Second semester recruitment isn't too great for the membership of a chapter, you want the members there as long as possible and I know a semester doesn't sound like a lot, but it can make a difference. I don't think any national organization would dissagree. Plus it gets the typical freshman out and about on campus so she feels OK about leaving home.
Hazing will continue until someone gets in trouble and that is unfortunate, but NPC has a program, SOMETHING OF VALUE, it is VERY good with dealing with hazing and drinking violations. Any Panhellenic can ask for the program, it costs a little, but in the long run it is better to educate and stop it before losing a chapter or hurting a member.
I couldn't imagine being hazed, I think I would have to leave the sorority if it happend beacuse I would feel like I was lied to and what kind of sisterhood is that?
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