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2025 Enterprise Reporting Project: Hazing

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Building Community without Hazing: A CommRadio Podcast

A two-part series exploring the myth of hazing as a vehicle for building bonds within a community, and uncovering how some of Penn State's most successful teams create a sense of unity.

By Julia Henry

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Promoting Prevention: The Piazza Center's nationwide fight to make Greek Life safer

Meet the people at the forefront of the Piazza Center's efforts to better understand and, ultimately, eliminate hazing on college campuses.

By Holly Deemer

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‘If I can just get through this, then it'll be fine’ | Students share hazing experiences

The Daily Collegian's investigative team spoke with three undergraduate students who detailed their experiences with hazing at Penn State.

By Jade D'Agostino and Michelle Diamond

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Photo Essay: Piazzas, students share their stories of hazing at Penn State

Intimate reporting from The Daily Collegian on how Penn Staters have experienced hazing.

By Alexandra Antoniono

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A history of fraternity hazing at Penn State

A dive into The Daily Collegian archives shows that reports of hazing at Penn State date as far back as the early 1900s.

By Elsa Brumbaugh

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PSNTV Presents: The Clery Center Interview

An in-depth conversation with Clery Center executives who are at the forefront of the fight against hazing on America's college campuses.

By Yeyya Wane

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From Grief to Grace: How the Piazza family turned a tragedy into a positive mission

Evelyn and Jim Piazza discuss the impact of their son, Tim's, hazing-related death, his legacy and their work to prevent similar tragedies.

By Eric Morris