Is Hazing making a comeback?

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Originally Posted by PANTHERTEKE

Hazing never left.

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.