At my school, almost anything is considered hazing. There is a meeting that all new members and their educators are required to attend where the Greek Life staff shows a power point regarding the different levels of hazing: Subtle, Harassment, and Violent.
Subtle Hazing - silence periods, scavenger hunts, house duties, carrying a pledge book, getting signatures, threats, and deprivation of privleges.
Harassment Hazing - verbal abuse, questioning under pressure, requiring new members to wear rediculous costumes, skit nights.
Violent Hazing - forced alcohol consumption, physical violence, and intense emotional ridicule.
My school also informs you that if you take part in any sort of hazing (whether you're an initiated member or new member) you can be punished.
There have been many accusations of hazing among the greek community at my school, but just remember that if you heard it from someone who wasn't there, it's just a rumor. Don't believe everything you hear.
http://blog.nj.com/timesupdates/2007/04/rider_freshman_died_of_alcohol.html
^This just happened to a nearby school, read it and let me know what you think.
