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What is hazing? Hazing is an activity which some groups require for you to join them. These activates usually in some way humiliate, degrade, or injure you (physically or emotionally.) Hazing occurs in multiple places- -Fraternities or sororities -Athletic groups -Social groups -Military groups And many more social or professional organizations.

Statistics At present in the United States, 44 states have anti-hazing laws. Connecticut is one of the 44 states. Since 1970, there has been at least one hazing-related death on a college campus each year. The first recorded incident of hazing involving sexual abuse occurred in 1983. Other hazing incidents involving sexual intimidation, nudity or stimulation, have been increasing in their frequency since 1995. Among high school students, close to 25 percent of students reported being hazed when joining a sports team. Eighty two percent of deaths from hazing involve alcohol.

Examples of hazing Carrington died during Chi Tau's "Hell Week." Junior fraternity brothers were in charge and were told to be tough on the pledges. Carrington was at the Chi Tau, located in Chico, Calif., north of Sacramento to support his friend, Mike Quintana. Both were sober, according to police reports. The two pledges were ordered downstairs and told to do calisthenics in raw sewage that had leaked on the floor. For hours, according to district attorney Mike Ramsey, they were interrogated and taunted. There were forced pushups and trivia quizzes. Through it all, the Carrington and Quintana were ordered to drink from a five-gallon jug of water, which was filled over and over. Fans blasted icy air on their wet bodies. They urinated and vomited on themselves. Then, according to DA Ramsey, something went terribly wrong. Carrington collapsed and started a seizure. Fraternity members didn't initially call an ambulance. By the time they did, it was too late. Carrington was taken to Enloe Medical Center, where his heart stopped. At about 5 a.m. he was pronounced dead from water intoxication, which caused the swelling of his brain and lungs. Carrington died during Chi Tau's "Hell Week." Junior fraternity brothers were in charge and were told to be tough on the pledges. Carrington was at the Chi Tau, located in Chico, Calif., north of Sacramento to support his friend, Mike Quintana. Both were sober, according to police reports. Carrington collapsed and started a seizure. Fraternity members didn't initially call an ambulance. By the time they did, it was too late. Carrington was taken to Enloe Medical Center, where his heart stopped. At about 5 a.m. he was pronounced dead from water intoxication, which caused the swelling of his brain and lungs.

People affected Many famous people have been affected by hazing activities, anyone who has been in a fraternity or military group may have been affected. No one has really come out and said they have been and spoke against it though. There is a decent chance that even politicians and former presidents may have been hazed, this includes former president George Bush. Others may include- Neil Armstrong Warren Buffet

Court decisions After pleading guilty to felony charges for the death of Matthew Carrington , Gabriel Maestretti, left, was sentenced to a year in a jail for Carrington's death. Jerry Lim, right, received a sentence of six months.

My views Hazing is a pointless and harmful activity but will be continued no matter what happens as people feel it is what is supposed to happen.

Links http://chronicle.com/article/Parents-Are-Awarded/40069 10 worst instances -http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2009/11/29/top-10-worst-greek-hazing-scandals-stories/

Thankfully I do not know anyone whom has been involved in hazing activities