First, I have no idea what this "paper" thing is, so somebody enlighten me.
I see the point you were making Artimis. Those things that you mentioned are good examples of what NOT to do. I find it hard to believe that people lack common sense. I think action SHOULD be taken against those who would make up such a scavanger hunt, but I think it's wrong to ban the activity. As for the liability thing. I don't think that holds water. In LIFE, we walk or drive everywhere. Not just for the scavanger hunt. Sororities and Fraternities have parties or socials, as they are often called. These parties are known by their nationals. If there was any liability issue, it should be with that, not a scavanger hunt. If a girl is walking around during a scavanger hunt, and she trips and falls and breaks her arm, I think she's going to be more embarrassed than anything. I don't think she would blame the sorority. Of course I could be wrong. . .there are some pretty money hungry people out there. I went on a scavanger hunt with my professional fraternity, and it was fun. We didn't go off campus and at each location we would learn a little more about the history of our campus(my campus is 5 miles from Antitem Battle Field [civil war battle], so there is a lot of historical sites on and off campus). It was fun, and I in no way considered it hazing.
I do however want to say that I do see you point. There is some validity to all the points, but I think that if hazing is going on, just shut down that chapter or punish those who are doing the hazing. . .don't punish everyone! I think that risk management is very important, and we should all be made aware of the problems with hazing, but I DON'T think we should all pay the price because of some idiots out there who decided to abuse their privilages(sp?).
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