Myth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changesin appetite, sleephabits, orappearanceExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: It’s difficultto determinewhether or not acertain activity ishazing — it’s such agray areasometimes.Fact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Excuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team. Ifthey don’t want to gothrough this, they don’thave to sign up/tryout/join…”Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarning Sign:Desire to leavethe organization,club, or teamwithout giving anyexplanationMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changesin appetite, sleephabits, orappearanceExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: It’s difficultto determinewhether or not acertain activity ishazing — it’s such agray areasometimes.Fact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Excuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team. Ifthey don’t want to gothrough this, they don’thave to sign up/tryout/join…”Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarning Sign:Desire to leavethe organization,club, or teamwithout giving anyexplanation

National Hazing Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Myth: Hazing is a problem for fraternities and sororities primarily
  2. Warning Sign: Weight-loss; exhaustion; or sudden changes in appetite, sleep habits, or appearance
  3. Example: Illegal activities such as requirement to steal local items as part of a scavenger hunt
  4. Fact: A significant number of hazing incidents and deaths involve alcohol consumption
  5. Myth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can’t be considered hazing
  6. Myth: Hazing is no more than foolish pranks that sometimes go awry
  7. Example: Beatings, paddling, or other physical acts against new or potential members
  8. Excuse: It’s difficult to determine whether or not a certain activity is hazing — it’s such a gray area sometimes.
  9. Fact: More than 79% of NCAA athletes report coming to college with a prior hazing experience from high school or middle school.
  10. Fact: Two in five students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their school or campus
  11. Excuse: “it’s tradition…”
  12. Warning Sign: Secrecy, avoidance, or stress surrounding new member activities
  13. Fact: Both male and female students report a high level of hazing
  14. Warning Sign: Unexplained injuries or illnesses
  15. Myth: As long as there’s no malicious intent, a little hazing should be O.K
  16. Example: Forced activities for new recruits to ‘prove’ their worth to join
  17. Example: Forced or required consumption of alcohol
  18. Excuse: “People will get much worse in the real world anyway...”
  19. Excuse: “We’re not forcing anyone to join our club/group/team. If they don’t want to go through this, they don’t have to sign up/try out/join…”
  20. Example: Humiliation of new or potential members
  21. Warning Sign: Sudden changes in behavior after joining an organization, club, or team
  22. Myth: Hazing builds unity.
  23. Fact: Hazing occurs in middle schools, high schools and colleges
  24. Warning Sign: Desire to leave the organization, club, or team without giving any explanation