Excuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Example:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Example:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExample: 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 hazingWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: “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:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Example:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Example:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExample: 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 hazingWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: “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:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awry

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