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Florida A&M band fraternity charter revoked after hazing investigationupdated: Wed May 16 2012 13:20:00

The Florida A&M University marching band's fraternity charter has been revoked for five years because of a hazing incident two years ago, the Kappa Kappa Psi National Fraternity said Monday.

In war for talent, 'brogrammers' will be losers updated: Thu May 10 2012 07:45:00

Start-ups are fighting a war for talent in Silicon Valley, and the companies that actively welcome men and women are going to win it. Smart companies don't recruit "brogrammers."

Debating hazing at universitiesupdated: Fri May 04 2012 05:29:00

Roland Martin and Ricky Jones discuss opposing views on resolving hazing at colleges.

9 charged with hazing at University of Florida fraternityupdated: Fri May 04 2012 05:29:00

Nine men have been charged with hazing for their alleged part in an initiation rite into a University of Florida fraternity earlier this year.

A look into how to stop hazingupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 05:29:00

Walter Kimbrough, President of Philander Smith College, discusses the culture of hazing and how to stop it.

University of Florida suspends fraternity for 'serious physical hazing incident'updated: Thu Feb 09 2012 05:29:00

The University of Florida has temporarily suspended its chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity after learning about a hazing incident involving fraternity members, a university spokeswoman said.

Only students can truly end hazingupdated: Fri Dec 30 2011 09:42:00

In November 2010, I watched "HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" and saw a piece on the hazing antics at several historically black colleges and fraternities. I took to Twitter to share my thoughts on the issue.

Vermont fraternity chapter closed over rape surveyupdated: Sat Dec 17 2011 01:33:00

The University of Vermont's chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has been closed after a survey surfaced online asking fraternity brothers whom they would rape.

Fraternity suspended over rape surveyupdated: Sat Dec 17 2011 01:33:00

A University of Vermont fraternity is under investigation after a survey surfaced asking members who they would rape.

Vermont fraternity suspended over rape surveyupdated: Thu Dec 15 2011 17:19:00

The University of Vermont's Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is under investigation after a survey surfaced online asking fraternity brothers whom they would rape.

FAMU puts band director's dismissal on holdupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 19:24:00

The director of bands at Florida A&M University has been placed on administrative leave with pay until completion of the investigation into the hazing-linked death of a 26-year-old drum major, the school said Wednesday.

Florida A&M University holds forum to end hazingupdated: Tue Dec 06 2011 13:57:00

Students and faculty at Florida A&M University have pledged to put an end to the dangerous tradition of hazing which is believed to have caused the death of one student and tarnished the reputation of a program that was once well-respected across the nation.

Fraternity brothers embark on journey to create 'Moonshine' cologneupdated: Mon Nov 21 2011 11:17:00

Whoever said, "Don't mix business with pleasure" obviously didn't say it to Matt Moore, Colin Newberry, and Charlie Holderness.

Police: Fraternity pledge badly hurt in hazing; 9 arrestedupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 19:47:00

Nine South Carolina college fraternity members were arrested this week on hazing charges, accused of beating and severely injuring a pledge with a paddle, authorities said.

King's frat brother reflects on legacyupdated: Sun Oct 16 2011 07:34:00

The only living member of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pledge line heads to Washington for the MLK monument dedication.

Fraternity brothers helped make King monument a realityupdated: Sun Oct 16 2011 07:34:00

The newest monument in Washington dedicated to the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is attracting thousands of Americans and foreign tourists. It will finally get its official day in the sun on Sunday. That is when the federal government will formally dedicate the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial on the National Mall.

Anthrax suspect's double lifeupdated: Sat Oct 01 2011 14:01:00

Nancy Haigwood says she instantly suspected Bruce Ivins as the anthrax attacker. CNN's Joe Johns reports.

College students take ADHD drugs for better gradesupdated: Wed Aug 31 2011 16:37:00

Jared Gabay is like many other college students. When he has a big test coming up, he turns to what's called a "study drug" for a little extra boost.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Cornell fraternityupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 13:25:00

The mother of a college student who died of alcohol poisoning at Cornell University is suing Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity for $25 million in a lawsuit that alleges fraternity pledges bound her son's wrists and ankles and forced him to drink alcohol in a hazing ritual on the night of his death.

Yale suspends fraternity for raunchy chantsupdated: Wed May 18 2011 07:19:00

Months after video of its pledges shouting pro-rape chants went viral on YouTube, an elite fraternity chapter at Yale has been suspended.

Arizona student found dead at fraternity house, police sayupdated: Mon Apr 04 2011 03:44:00

A male University of Arizona student was found dead in a fraternity house this weekend, university police said

Before her death, American was fulfilling lifelong dream in Japanupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 20:41:00

It was Taylor Anderson's dream come true to be living in Japan. Then, the March 11 earthquake hit.

Mourning American killed in Japanupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 20:41:00

Friends remember Taylor Anderson, the young American killed in the earthquake in Japan. CNN's Brianna Keiler reports.

'Due Date' director talks Mel Gibsonupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 11:08:00

In the climactic scene of "Frat House," a 1998 documentary exploring the dark underbelly of college fraternity life, a man is down on all fours inside a dog cage. He chuckles as the frat brothers cover him in beer and Hershey's syrup, shouting profanities. However, the laughs soon turn to tears as the brothers douse the man with lighter fluid, spraying a flame dangerously close to their cowering victim, and instructing the man: "Move your left hand out! He needs an ashtray." That man was Todd Phillips, who today is the top comedy director in Hollywood.

UGA bulldogs its way to top of party schools listupdated: Mon Aug 02 2010 18:14:00

The University of Georgia has partied its way to No. 1 on the top party schools list. It also came in second in the subcategory of lots of hard liquor.

SI.com: Andy Staples: Jeremiah Masoli headed to Ole Missupdated: Sun Aug 01 2010 23:39:00

Jeremiah Masoli, who helped Oregon to the 2009 Pac-10 title before being suspended in March and ultimately booted from the program in June, will play his final college season at Ole Miss.

Fortune: Don't ice me, bro! When memes meet the marketplaceupdated: Wed May 26 2010 15:53:00

John Ryan didn't see it coming. The Scottsdale, Ariz. based software engineer, 27, had just returned to his office from lunch. Seconds later, his project manager crept up to his desk, holding a ticking time bomb: A 24 oz. bottle of Smirnoff Ice. "You've been iced," he said.

Students choosing price over prestige?updated: Wed May 26 2010 11:48:00

Some kids are turning down top-tier schools in the name of value. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

Class of 2010 -- hiring, pay surveyupdated: Wed May 26 2010 11:48:00

Between May and June, on college campuses throughout the country, you can sense a level of excitement that is usually reserved for $1 beer night or when parents finally drive away after a weekend visit.

Contest win fuels fierce debate over raceupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 15:34:00

What does it mean when a white sorority wins a competition that African-American fraternities and sororities not only created but also consider an essential part of their cultural expression? It means an uncomfortable discussion about race, history, culture and inclusivity that is not black and white.

Step competition disputeupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 15:34:00

Questions arise after an all-white team won a competition typically associated with African Americans. KNWA reports.

6 charged with sorority hazingupdated: Fri Jan 29 2010 11:27:00

Rutgers University has suspended a sorority after police charged six of its members in a hazing investigation.

Two arrested after Obama effigy found on campusupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 10:55:00

Two men have been arrested in connection with an effigy of Sen. Barack Obama that was hung outside a building at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, police said Thursday.

UCLA student's killing stuns friends, classmatesupdated: Tue Oct 07 2008 23:54:00

Krishna Rajarman's classmates and friends remembered him Tuesday as a mentor and scholar who preferred to go home on weekends to spend time with his younger brothers than party on campus.

Police: Dad kills family, selfupdated: Tue Oct 07 2008 23:54:00

Deputy Chief Michel Moore says a California father confessed in a letters to killing his family and himself.

Time.com: Frat House Firebombed in Coloradoupdated: Sat Oct 04 2008 15:00:00

Someone tossed a firebomb into a fraternity house about a block from the University of Colorado, setting off a brawl in a nearby alley

Commentary: Obama, McCain should help fight black AIDSupdated: Wed Jul 30 2008 09:46:00

I initially wanted to write about Sen. John McCain's double-talk on the issue of affirmative action. Based on his various statements, I'm not sure where in the heck he stands. Another potential topic was the silliness over getting a new press release each day about Sen. Barack Obama canceling a visit to troops in Germany. Another potential topic was the vice presidential picks of each candidate.

University drug bustupdated: Fri May 09 2008 10:50:00

CNN's Thelma Gutierrez reports on the arrest of 75 college students accused on drug-related charges.

Students arrested in drug bustupdated: Fri May 09 2008 10:50:00

Police arrest nearly 100 students at San Diego State University on drug charges.

Boiling water, pepper used in hazing, police sayupdated: Wed May 07 2008 16:28:00

Ten fraternity members at Tulane University face criminal charges in an alleged hazing incident in which pledges were repeatedly burned with hot water, cayenne pepper and vinegar, police said.

College drug sting snags justice, security majors, scores of othersupdated: Tue May 06 2008 21:24:00

About 100 people, including students majoring in homeland security and criminal justice, were arrested Tuesday in an undercover drug sting at San Diego State University, officials said.

People.com: Is Brooke Hogan too Distracting for College?updated: Fri Apr 25 2008 18:55:00

The Hogan Knows Best star is denied admission at several Florida schools because of film crew

University of South Carolina grieves updated: Mon Oct 29 2007 15:57:00

At the University of South Carolina, the campus is quiet, but students were still heading to their classes after six students were killed in a beach house fire during the weekend.

Flames engulf beach houseupdated: Mon Oct 29 2007 15:57:00

Home video shows the deadly blaze that killed seven college students in North Carolina. Affiliate WTVD has the video

Six of seven killed in house fire were from University of S. Carolinaupdated: Mon Oct 29 2007 06:24:00

Six of the seven college students killed in a massive house fire Sunday morning in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, attended the University of South Carolina, a university official said Sunday.

One dies in University of Missouri frat house fireupdated: Wed Nov 29 2006 08:25:00

A fire broke out at a fraternity house just off the campus of the University of Missouri at St. Louis, killing a person believed to be a student, a university spokesman said.

USC student groups steer registration drivesupdated: Thu Sep 23 2004 11:09:00

When this year's incoming freshman class moved into their dorms during the University of Southern California's orientation week, they were able to meet new roommates, buy textbooks -- and register to vote.

Penn brothers want Bush in frat, not the White House updated: Thu Jul 08 2004 08:58:00

Analysts predict there will be relatively few swing voters in the presidential election this November.

Review: 'Butterfly' not effectiveupdated: Thu Jan 22 2004 15:27:00

The new film "The Butterfly Effect" premiered last week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. It got the same reaction there that it did at a private screening in Los Angeles two weeks ago -- laughter in all the wrong places.

Money Magazine: YOU SHARE YOUR CONCERNS AND ADVICE ABOUT THE NEW RULES OF RETIREMENTupdated: Wed Dec 06 1995 00:01:00

MONEY readers had a mixed response to October's cover story, "How to Quit Young and Enjoy the Rest of Your Life." Most of you who sent us mail were intrigued by the independence that 49-year-old Ha...

Money Magazine: TOURING THE TOP 10 TEN BEST ALL OFFER STUDENTS SOMETHING SPECIAL--FROM INDEPENDENCE AT NEW COLLEGE TO GREAT updated: Tue Sep 05 1995 00:01:00

Seven of money's 10 best college values are public schools, up from six a year ago. This is great news for students who live in the same states as these schools, because their families will pay bar...

Money Magazine: america's 10 best buys collegeupdated: Tue Sep 10 1991 00:01:00

Low price alone doesn't qualify a college as a bargain. To make MONEY's list of America's best buys in higher education, a school must also possess outstanding students, faculty and facilities. On ...

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