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The wrongs of passage in fraternity hazing

  • Written by Hank Nuwer, Professor of Journalism, Franklin College
imageIn the movie 'Goat,' a fraternity puts pledges through gruesome and dangerous rituals.Killer Films

In the 40 years since publishing my first research on hazing in collegiate groups, I’ve often been reminded of the adage that every good thing is accompanied by trouble.

On the one hand, fraternities, bands and team sports provide a welcoming...

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