Fact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“it’stradition…”Excuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.WarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“it’stradition…”Excuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.WarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to join

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