: the action of hazing
especially
: an initiation process involving harassment
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In Louisiana, three members of Omega Psi Phi were expelled following the tragic hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson.
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
He was extradited to Baton Rouge and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for the felony charge of criminal hazing, per the release.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Caleb McCray, 23, has been charged with felony manslaughter and criminal hazing leading to serious injury or death, according to court documents and records obtained by USA TODAY.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 20-year-old Southern University student after an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual, Baton Rouge authorities announced Friday.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
He was extradited to Baton Rouge and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for the felony charge of criminal hazing, per the release.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Caleb McCray, 23, has been charged with felony manslaughter and criminal hazing leading to serious injury or death, according to court documents and records obtained by USA TODAY.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 20-year-old Southern University student after an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual, Baton Rouge authorities announced Friday.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Hazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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