Despite penalties, hazing continues

September 27, 2009

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Jackson Clarion Ledger (MS)

By Gary Pettus

"Jackson State University last week punished 45 members of the Sonic Boom, the school's nationally recognized marching band, for an alleged off-campus hazing incident."

"Also last week, a Mississippi man was punished for his role in a hazing incident involving the Southern University band in a Louisiana court. ..."

"In spite of harsh penalties for hazing, including student suspensions and possible jail time, the practice persists-kept alive by tradition, fear of rejection, peer pressure, secrecy and misplaced revenge. ..."

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