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University of Maryland Suspends Athletes In Hazing Incident

Sep 16, 2003 6:56 am US/Eastern
Athletes on the men's and women's lacrosse teams at the University of Maryland are facing some stiff penalties after an investigation into alleged hazing and under age drinking. The Athletic Department has decided to suspend some players for the entire fall season, while others will have to sit out for half of fall play. Still other students will not be allowed to attend a planned lacrosse trip in the spring. University representatives say the number of students on suspension will make participating in fall games difficult.
The punishments are a result of an investigation into under age drinking. Evidence of hazing, which is an extremely serious offense, will be turned over to the campus Office of Judicial Affairs.