FAMU band hazing suspension extended to 2013

The Florida A&M University marching band, suspended after the November hazing death of a drum major, Robert Champion, will remain suspended for at least one more school year. Eleven band members face felony charges in the death. Two others are charged with misdemeanors. Champion died aboard a band bus in Orlando. FAMU is in Tallahassee. …

Team building toppling hazing one coach at a time

By Seth Beifel Staff writer Hazing rituals, long a part of some college and high school sports teams, is getting more scrutiny The National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs college sports, now monitors hazing. In 2007, it published a report titled, “Building New Traditions: Hazing Prevention in College Athletics.” The report outlines roles for everyone …

Band hazing can be deadly

By Devyne Lloyd and Allen Martin Staff writers Bands are well known for initiations. New members come in under the old members, do as they’re told and at some point they hopefully become full members with full benefits. The continued success of an organization depends on the knowledge, dedication and traditions of its members. However, …

Girls’ bullying can be almost secret

Studies show that girls are more likely to engage in non-verbal, emotional bullying and social exclusion. This can be even more harmful than the physical bullying more frequently attributed to boys and it can go undetected for longer.

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