O le faʻamatalaga o le faʻasalaga i Texas: Faʻaoga Faʻaoga mo Aiga i Amerika Samoa

A le afiaga lea o le amio masani

Ua e auina atu lau alo i le aʻoga maualuga, ma le faʻatuatua mo lona lumanaʻi. Afai e te nofo i le Iunivesite o Houston, Texas A&M, poʻo isi aʻoga i Texas e iai ai aiga o Amerika Samoa i totonu o galuega, ua e faʻalogo i tala e uiga i au fafine ma au toa, e uiga i le soʻoga ma le avanoa e tuʻuina atu. Ae ona o le telefoni e valaʻau i le pō e leʻi mafai ona tatou faʻalogo, poʻo lou alo e sau mai le aʻoga ma le faʻalavelave – ma le faʻaitiitia, faʻamalulu, pe mafai ona faʻaumatia. E te faʻapea o le “mea e masani ona tupu i le faʻaauauina,” ae e mafai ona iai se mea e le saʻo.

E mafai ona tupu nei mea i taimi nei i aiga i Amerika Samoa ma le atoatoa o Texas. O se tamaitiiti e i se fale e tuʻuina atu i fafo o le aʻoga, ma le atunuʻu e faʻapipiʻiina ai tagata matutua ma le faʻasaoina i latou telefoni. E faʻatauaina i latou e inu i le sili atu o le saʻo, e faʻatauaina e latou e faia ni faʻalavelave faʻamalosi, poʻo le faʻatinoina o mea faʻafitauli faʻafuaseʻi. O le faʻavae o le vaega e matua – e leai se isi e manaʻo e avea ma le isi e “faʻaleagaina le masani.” Pe a faʻaumatia se tasi, e leai se isi e manaʻo e valaʻau i le 911 aua ua e fefe e “faʻauma le kapeneta.” O le tamaitiiti e maua i le va o le faʻatuatua i le vaega ma le saogalemu o lona lava soifua.

E le o se “mea faʻafinauga a le aʻoga.” O lenei mea – ma i Texas, e saʻiliga, faʻamalosia, ma e mafai ona i ai ni faʻalavelave faʻafuaseʻi. Afai e faʻapea ona e tutupu i lou alo, poʻo afai e te fefe e uiga i mea e mafai ona tupu i lona aʻoga, o lenei faʻaoga o loʻo e faʻaauauina mo oe.

O le a le mea na faʻamatala i lenei Faʻaoga mo Aiga i Amerika Samoa

O lenei faʻaoga faʻapitoa e faʻamatala ai o le a le faʻatinoga o le faʻasalaga i le 2025, pe faʻafefea ona faʻatonutonuina ai tulafono a Texas i tulaga o faʻasalaga, ma mea na matou aʻoaʻoina mai ni faʻasalaga faʻasalaga faʻalapotopotoga e faʻaaoga i aiga i Texas. O le a matou faʻaalia atu i mea na tutupu i:

Iunivesite o Houston (UH)
Iunivesite o Texas A&M
Iunivesite o Texas i Austin (UT)
Iunivesite o Southern Methodist (SMU)
Iunivesite o Baylor

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, o le a matou faʻaali atu ni faʻaauauga i le taimi uma – pe afai e aʻoga lau alo i luma o Amerika Samoa poʻo isi aʻoga maualuga i Texas. E ui lava i le aʻoga lau alo i se aʻoga e mamao mai Amerika Samoa, o tulafono a Texas ma le ava o le faʻatonutonu i Texas e mafai ona fesoasoani.

O lenei tusitusiga e tuʻuina atu ai faʻamatalaga faʻaletino, e le o se faʻatonuga faʻapitoa. O mea uma e faigofie. Afai ua aʻafia lou aiga e le faʻasalaga, o le Manginello Law Firm e mafai ona suʻesuʻeina lou tulaga faʻapitoa ma faʻamatala atu ai au filifiliga faʻaletino.

FESOASOANI TAUTINO MO EMERGENCIES FAʻASALAGA:

Afai ua faʻafuaseʻi lou alo I LE TAIMI NEI:
- Vaalau 911 mo emergencies faʻamalolo
- Ae vaalau Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
- O matou o loʻo tuʻuina atu fesoasoani tautino – o lea ua tatou avea ai ma le Legal Emergency Lawyers™
I le taimi muamua 48 itula:
- Maua faʻamalolo tautino i le taimi nei, e ui lava e te faapea o le tamaitiiti e “manuia”
- Faʻaauau le faʻamaonia AUA E FAʻALELEIA:
  - Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, DMs i le taimi nei
  - Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina mai ni itu uma
  - Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa (ofu, resiti, mea)
- Tusi i lalo mea uma pe a uma ona maua le manatu (o ai, mea, pe a fea, i fea)
- AUA E LE FAIA:
  - Faʻafetaia le fafine/toa
  - Sii se mea na tuʻuina mai e le aʻoga poʻo le kamupani faʻamalosia
  - Faʻasalalau faʻamatalaga i luga o le faʻasalalauga lautele
  - Aua neʻi aʻafia lou alo e tape mea na auina atu poʻo le “faʻaleleia” le faʻamaonia
Vaalau se ava o le faʻasalaga faʻatonutonu i le 24-48 itula:
- Faʻamaonia le aumaia vave (tape talanoaga i le vaega, faʻaleleia faʻamau, faʻatonuina tagata mafaia)
- Aʻoga e faʻamalosia vave e taʻitaʻi le faʻasalalauga
- E mafai ona matou fesoasoani ia te oe e faʻaauau le faʻamaonia ma puipuia ai aia tatau a lau alo
- Vaalau 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino

Faʻasalaga i le 2025: O le a le mea na faʻaalia ai

Faʻamatalaga Faʻaauauina o le Faʻasalaga

O le faʻasalaga o le faia, faʻatauaina, poʻo le faʻatauaina lelei o se faʻatonuga e fesootai ma le auai, le taofia o le uluai, poʻo le mauaina o le tulaga i se vaega, i le mea e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino, faʻamalosi, poʻo le faʻaaogaina. O mataupu matua o lenei mea o:

E uiga i le faʻatonuga, faʻaauauina i le vaega, poʻo le taofia o le uluai
E faʻafuaseʻi le soifua maloloina poʻo le saogalemu (faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino)
E aofia ai le faʻalavelave o le mana poʻo le faʻatauaina – e le o se filifiliga moni

O le mea sili ona faʻalagolago: “Na ou talitonu ina ia” e le faʻatagaina e faʻamalieina poʻo le faʻatonutonuina pe a iai le faʻatauaina o le va, le fefe e le auai, ma le faʻalavelave o le mana e tupu.

Faʻamatalaga e tolu o le Faʻasalaga

O tagata faʻasaienisi o le faʻasalaga e faʻatulagaina nei amio i faʻamatalaga e tolu e faʻateleina:

Faʻamatalaga 1: Faʻasalaga Faʻapitoa

O nei amio e faʻaalia ai le faʻalavelave o le mana ma faʻatagaina ai le faʻateleina:

Faʻaleagaina ma le faʻalapotopotoga o le faʻamaoni: Faʻatonuina e leai se mea e tala atu i matua, faʻatonutonu a le aʻoga, poʻo tagata i fafo e uiga i mea na tutupu
Igoa poʻo suafa faʻamalosi: Faʻatauaina e tali atu i igoa poʻo suafa faʻamalosi
Tausiga: Aʻoaʻoina e avea ma tagata faʻatau, faʻasaoina potu, faia galuega, poʻo le “faʻatauaina” 24/7 mo tagata matutua
Faʻalapotopotoga faʻalapotopotoga: Tape le faʻalapotopotoga ma tagata e le o i le vaega, manaʻomia le faʻatagaina e faʻalapotopotoga
Faʻaleagaina o le avanoa: E le mafai ona talanoa e aunoa ma le talanoaina, faʻapipiʻiina i ni vaega poʻo ni amio faʻapitoa
Faʻasalaga o le aʻoaʻoga: Faʻalapotopotoga o faʻalapotopotoga poʻo galuega e faʻafitauli i le aʻoaʻoga poʻo suʻesuʻega
“Galuega” poʻo le suʻesuʻeina o mea: E masani ona le lelei ae e faʻamalosia e faʻamalosi poʻo le faʻafuaseʻi

Faʻateleina faʻafuaseʻi:

Faatali 24/7 i le talanoaga i le vaega: Manaʻomia ona tali vave i le taimi uma
Faʻasaoina o le nofoaga: Faʻatauaina e faʻasaoina le nofoaga ma Find My Friends poʻo Snapchat Maps
Faataliina o le faʻasalalauga lautele: Faʻatonuina e faʻasalalauina mea e tatau ona “manatua” poʻo le manaʻomia e “manatua” mea a le vaega

Faʻamatalaga 2: Faʻasalaga Faʻasalaga

O nei amio e faia ai le faʻamalosi poʻo le faʻaletino:

Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga: Faʻaliliu, faʻaliliu, faʻasalaga, faʻasalaga
Faʻamaluluina o le moe: Faʻalapotopotoga o le pō, vaalauina i le 3 AM, faʻalapotopotoga e tele i aso e leai se moe
Faʻaleagaina o meaʻai/mea inu: Faʻapipiʻiina o meaʻai poʻo le inu
Suʻesuʻega faʻaletino: Faʻatinoina o faʻamalositino faʻafuaseʻi, “faʻamalositino,” faʻatinoina o galuega e faʻapipiʻiina e “faʻataʻitaʻiga”
Faʻamalosi i le atunuʻu: Faʻatauaina e taoto i ni vaega e le lelei, faʻafia i meaʻai poʻo mea faʻamalosi faʻamalosi

Faʻateleina faʻafuaseʻi:

“Faʻatauaina” faʻatauaina: Faʻaalia le faʻasalaga e “filifiliga” ae e mafai ona faʻaalia le le o le auai faʻalapotopotoga
Faʻamalosi faʻafuaseʻi: Faʻatauaina TikTok, faʻasalaga Instagram, faʻamalosi lautele
Faʻasalalauga faʻasalaga: Filimau mea faʻamalosi ma faʻasalalauina i talanoaga i le vaega poʻo le faʻasalalauga lautele

Faʻamatalaga 3: Faʻasalaga Faʻamalosi

O nei amio e iai ai le avanoa maualuga mo le faʻaleagaina faʻaletino, faʻasalaga, poʻo le oti:

Faʻatauaina/faʻatauaina le inu: “Lineup” mea inu, aso o le Big/Little, “Bible study” mea inu
Faʻaaogaina o fualaau: Faʻatauaina e inu marijuana, fualaau, poʻo isi mea
Faʻamalosi faʻaletino: Sulu, faʻasaʻo, faʻasalaga, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻasalaga
Suʻesuʻega faʻafuaseʻi faʻaletino: “Glass ceiling” ritual, faʻatauaina faʻafuaseʻi, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻataʻitaʻiga
Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga: Faʻatauaina o le faʻamalosi, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻasalaga, faʻasalaga, faʻamalosia o vaega faʻamalosi
Faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi/faʻafuaseʻi: Faʻaaogaina o faʻasalaga, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻataʻitaʻiga o mea faʻapitoa, faʻamalosi faʻamalosi
Faʻatauaina/faʻamalosia: “Faʻatauaina” o pledges, faʻamalosia ma le faʻamalosia, faʻamalosia faʻaletino
Faʻaleagaina o le siʻosiʻomaga faʻapitoa: Faʻamalosia i potu malulu, tuʻuina atu i fafo i le siʻosiʻomaga faʻapitoa, faʻaleagaina le avanoa o le faʻasaoina o le faleʻese

Faʻateleina faʻafuaseʻi:

“Faʻasalaga” faʻasalaga: Faʻafoʻi faʻasalaga faʻamalosi i nofoaga i fafo o le aʻoga e le o faʻaalia
“Faʻamalieina” faʻamalieina: Faʻamalositino faʻafuaseʻi e faʻaalia e “suʻesuʻega faʻafuaseʻi,” “faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻatuatua” e tupu lava ona o faʻafuaseʻi
Faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi: Tulaga lata mai o pledges e faʻafuaseʻi i le taimi o “skits”
Faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi: Faʻasalaina mea faʻapitoa faʻapitoa i pledges e faia ai le faʻaleagaina o le paʻu

I fea e tupu ai le faʻasalaga i Texas

E le faʻasalalaina le faʻasalaga i “tama o le fafine” poʻo vaega faigamalaga. E tupu i:

Faigamalaga ma fafine (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, faʻaaloalo)
Corps of Cadets ma galuega ROTC (faʻapitoa i Texas A&M)
Au faʻafetai ma kulupu masani (pei o Texas Cowboys poʻo vaega e tutusa)
Au poloaiga (soka, pasiketipolo, beisipolo, faʻafetai)
Banti faʻasolosolo ma vaega faʻataʻitaʻiga
O isi vaega tautua, faʻalapotopotoga, ma vaega aʻoaʻoga

O le faʻalavelave faʻapitoa? Tulaga faʻalapotopotoga, masani, ma le faʻalapotopotoga e faʻaauau ai nei amio e ui lava e “iloa” uma e saʻiliga.

Tulafono ma Tulaga Faʻamalosia: Tulafono o Texas ma Tulafono Faʻasalaga Faʻafuaseʻi

Faʻamatalaga Faʻapitoa o Tulafono o Texas (Tulafono a le Aʻoga Faʻavae 37)

E iai i Texas ni tulafono faʻapitoa e puipuia ai le faʻasalaga i le Tulafono a le Aʻoga e faʻamatalaina ai le faʻasalaga i le lautele:

§ 37.151 Faʻamatalaga: O le faʻasalaga o se faʻamalosi, iloa, poʻo le faʻatauaina lelei o se faia, i luga poʻo i fafo o le aʻoga, e se tasi poʻo isi, e faia atu i se tamaitiiti, e:

Faʻafuaseʻi le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le saogalemu o se tamaitiiti, MA
E tupu mo le faʻatagaina, faʻaauauina i le vaega, faʻaauauina i le vaega, taofiina o le ofisa i le vaega, poʻo le taofia o le uluai i se faʻalapotopotoga

Mataupu taua mo aiga i Texas:

E mafai ona tupu i luga poʻo i fafo o le aʻoga – e le mafai ona faʻamaonia le nofoaga
E mafai ona faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino faʻaleagaina
Faʻamoemoe: E le o mea e manaʻomia ona faʻalavelave; “faʻatauaina” e lelei (iloa le avanoa ma faia pea)
“Faʻatagaina” e le o se puipuiga – e ui lava e talitonu le faʻaaliga, e sili atu le faʻasalaga pe a faʻatatau i le faʻamatalaga

Faʻasalaga Faʻasalaga i Texas

O tulafono a Texas e faʻatagaina ai ni faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:

Faʻasalaga Faʻasalaga B (faʻapitoa): E oo atu i le 180 aso i le faʻasalaga, faʻasalaga e oo atu i le $2,000
Faʻasalaga Faʻasalaga A: Afai e faia le faʻasalaga e manaʻomia ai le faʻamalolo faʻamalolo
Faʻasalaga Faʻamau: Afai e faia le faʻasalaga e faia ai faʻaleagaina faʻafuaseʻi poʻo le oti

Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga faʻapitoa:

Le tuʻuina atu o le faʻasalaga: Afai o oe o se uluai poʻo se ofisa ma e iloa e uiga i le faʻasalaga, e le tuʻuina atu o le tuʻuina atu o se faʻasalaga
Faʻasalaga i tagata na tuʻuina atu i le faʻasalaga: E le o se faʻasalaga

Tulaga Faʻasalaga vs. Tulaga Faʻaletino: Mea e manaʻomia e iloa e Aiga i Texas

Tulaga Faʻasalaga

Na tuʻuina mai e: Le malo (faʻatonutonu)
Faʻamoemoega: Faʻasalaga (faʻasalaga, faʻasalaga, faʻasalaga faʻasalaga)
Faʻasalaga faʻapitoa i tulaga o faʻasalaga:
- Mea na faia
- Tuʻuina atu mea inu i tagata laiti
- Faʻasalaga poʻo le faʻasalaga
- Faʻafuaseʻi poʻo le faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi i tulaga o le oti
Tulaga o le faʻamaonia: I tua atu o le le faʻamoemoe

Tulaga Faʻaletino

Na tuʻuina mai e: Tagata faʻaleagaina poʻo aiga o tagata oti
Faʻamoemoega: Faʻamamaina tau tupe ma le faʻamautu
Faʻataʻitaʻiga o tulaga faʻaletino:
- Faʻaleagaina ma le faʻaleagaina faʻafuaseʻi
- Oti faʻafuaseʻi
- Faʻaleagaina o le taʻitaʻiga/saʻo
- Tulaga o le nofoaga
- Faʻasalaga faʻamalosi o le faʻasalaga faʻaletino
Tulaga o le faʻamaonia: I tua atu o le faʻamaoniga (e sili atu ona mafai)

Mea taua mo aiga i Texas:

E mafai ona faʻaauau pea nei tulaga e tusa ma le taimi
E le manaʻomia se faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e faʻatinoina ai se tulaga faʻaletino
E mafai ona manuia tulaga faʻaletino e ui lava e tape ai poʻo le le tuʻuina atu o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga

Tulafono Faʻafuaseʻi e Faʻaaoga i Tulaga o Faʻasalaga i Texas

Tulafono o le Taofiina o le Faʻasalaga i le Aʻoga (2024)

O lenei tulafono faʻafuaseʻi e manaʻomia ai aʻoga e maua ai lagolago faʻafederal e:

Tuʻuina atu faʻasalaga e faʻamalosi
Faʻaleleia tulaga aʻoaʻoga ma polokalame puipuia
Faʻaauau faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga lautele (faʻateleina i le 2026)

Tulaga IX

Pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga:

Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
Faʻasalaga
Faʻasalaga e faʻavae i le ituaiga
Faʻasalaga e faʻavae i le ituaiga

E iai ni tulaga faʻatonutonu a le aʻoga e faʻatonutonuina nei faʻasalaga.

Tulafono o Clery

E manaʻomia ai aʻoga e:

Tuʻuina atu ni faʻamaoniga (e aofia ai le faʻasalaga pe a faʻatatau i le faʻasalaga poʻo mea inu/fualaau)
Faʻaauau ma faʻasalalau faʻamatalaga saogalemu tausaga
Tuʻuina atu faʻamatalaga vave e uiga i ni faʻafitauli e faʻaauau pea

O ai e mafai ona faia se faʻasalaga i se Tulaga Faʻasalaga i Texas

O tulafono a Texas e faʻatagaina ai le taofia o tagata eseese:

Tamaiti aʻoga faʻapitoa:
- Oi latou na faʻamalosi i le faʻasalaga
- Oi latou na faia ai mea na faia
- Oi latou na tuʻuina atu mea inu poʻo isi mea
- Oi latou na fesoasoani e tape le tulaga
Kapeneta/vaega faʻapitoa:
- O le fafine/toa poʻo le kulupu lava ia (afai o se faʻalapotopotoga faʻaletino)
- E mafai ona faia so o ofisa ma “faia o pledges” i le sili ona faʻasalaga
Faigamalaga faigamalaga faʻapitoa:
- Ofisa faʻavae e:
  - Faʻatonu polokalame
  - Maua tupe
  - Saʻoina o kapeneta
- E faʻafefea ona faia le faʻasalaga e faʻalagolago i mea na latou iloa poʻo mea na manaʻomia ona latou iloa mai faʻasalaga muamua
Iunivesite poʻo le faʻatonutonu:
- E mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga i lalo o tulaga o:
  - Faʻaleagaina o le saʻoga
  - Le faia o le faʻatonutonuina o polokalame
  - Faʻamalosi faʻalagolago
  - Faʻasalaga o Tulaga IX (pe a aofia)
- E iai ni puipuiga o le malosi o le malo i aʻoga lautele (UH, Texas A&M, UT), ae e iai ni faʻamatalaga
Tagata faigaluega:
- Tagata nonofo/aiʻa o fale poʻo nofoaga o faʻalapotopotoga
- Fale inu poʻo tagata tuʻuina atu mea inu (i lalo o tulafono o Texas dram shop)
- Kamupani saogalemu poʻo tagata faʻatonutonu faʻalapotopotoga

O mea uma e faigofie i le tulaga. E le mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga i tagata uma i mea uma, ae o ava ma faʻasalaga o faʻasalaga e iloa pe faʻafefea ona faʻamautuina ai tagata uma e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga.

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga Faʻasalaga Faʻafuaseʻi: O le a le mea na faʻaalia ai mo Aiga i Texas

O nei tulaga faʻafuaseʻi i le atunuʻu ua faʻatulagaina ai tulafono o le faʻasalaga ma faʻatulagaina ai tulafono e mafai ona faʻaaoga e aiga i Texas:

Le Faʻatauaina o le Inu ma le Oti

Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017)

Mea na tutupu: I le taimi o se faʻalapotopotoga e faʻatagaina ai le faʻasalaga, ua faʻatauaina e Timothy Piazza, e 19 tausaga, e inu mea inu tele. Ua faʻataʻitaʻia e kamera faʻamalolo e oti ai ia i le taimi e tele, e aofia ai le tuʻuina atu i lalo o le mauga. Ua faʻaitiitia e tagata o le fafine le valaʻauina o le 911 mo itula. Na oti Piazza mai le faʻaleagaina o le ulu.

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e 18 tagata o le fafine ma le 1,000+ tulafono faʻasalaga, e aofia ai le faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi ma le faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino i le fafine ma tagata taʻitoʻatasi
Ua tape le kapeneta i le taimi lava ia i Penn State

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

Faʻatauaina tele o mea inu + faʻamalolo le lelei = faʻafitauli e faʻaleagaina ai le tulaga
Faʻataʻitaʻiga kamera faʻamalolo e mafai ona avea ma faʻamaonia manaia
Na faia ai le Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law i Pennsylvania

Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017)

Mea na tutupu: I le taimi o se “Big/Little” faʻalapotopotoga, ua tuʻuina atu e le faʻatonutonu e inu ai se mea inu tele. Na oti mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu mai le BAC o 0.556%.

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese o loʻo i ai ma le faʻasalaga; o le isi na faia le faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi
Ua faʻamalolo FSU i le taimi muamua uma galuega faigamalaga ma faʻaleleia polokalame
Ua faʻasalalauina e le aiga tulaga faʻaletino (faʻamatalaga le faʻamaonia)

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

Faʻasalaga “masani” mea inu e mulimuli ai se tusitusiga o le oti
E mafai ona aʻafia aʻoga i faʻasalaga sili ona tele pe a taʻua faigata le fafine

Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017)

Mea na tutupu: I le taimi o se “Bible study” mea inu, ua faʻatauaina e le faʻatonutonu e inu pe a tali atu le lelei i fesili. Na oti mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu mai le BAC o 0.495%.

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese; o le isi na faia le faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi
Ua faʻasalalauina e le aiga tulaga faʻaletino
Na faia ai le Max Gruver Act a Louisiana (tulafono faʻasalaga faʻasalaga)

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e mulimuli ai i le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
“Bible study” mea inu e iloa e faigata ona faigata

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)

Mea na tutupu: I le taimi o se “Big/Little” faʻalapotopotoga, ua faʻatauaina e le faʻatonutonu e inu ai se fagu whiskey. Na oti mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu.

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese mo faʻasalaga e fesootai ma le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻatagaina e BGSU e faia se faʻasalaga e faʻatatau i le $3 miliona ma le aiga
Faʻasalaga faʻapitoa ma le fafine ma tagata taʻitoʻatasi

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

E mafai ona aʻafia aʻoga i faʻasalaga tau tupe sili
“Big/Little” faʻalapotopotoga e faigata ona oti mai le inu
Faʻaalia ai le taua o le faʻaauauina i le faʻasalaga faʻaletino

Le Faʻataʻitaʻiga o le Faʻasalaga Faʻaletino ma le Faʻasalaga

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)

Mea na tutupu: I le taimi o se malaga a le fafine i le Mauga Pocono, ua faʻatauaina e le faʻatonutonu e faia se faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi “faʻasalaga faʻaleagaina.” Ua faʻamalosia, faʻamauina ma le faʻamalosia, ma faʻatauaina faʻafuaseʻi. Na maua mai ai le faʻaleagaina o le ulu, ma faʻamalosia le fesoasoani.

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese; o nisi na maua ai le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻasalaina le fafine mo le faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi ma le faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi
Ua tape le fafine mai Pennsylvania mo le 10 tausaga
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino ma le aiga

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

E mafai ona tupu mea faigata i “malaga” i fafo o le aʻoga
E mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga i vaega faʻavae, e aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
Faʻaalia ai le faʻalagolago o le faia vave pe a manaʻomia le fesoasoani

Tulaga Faʻasalaga o le Poloaiga

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

Mea na tutupu: Ua talosagaina e tagata taʻitoʻatasi o le poloaiga e uiga i le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga ma faʻafuaseʻi e faʻavae i le ituaiga i totonu o le poloaiga i le taimi muamua. O talosaga e aofia ai:

Faʻatauaina e faia mea faʻasalaga
Faʻasalaga faʻafuaseʻi ma faʻafuaseʻi
Faʻafuaseʻi ma faʻasalaga
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino e faʻavae i le faʻasalaga

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

Ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese tagata poloaiga i le Northwestern ma le faia o le poloaiga
Ua faʻasalaina le faia o le poloaiga Pat Fitzgerald (na mulimuli mai ma le faʻasalaga o le faʻafuaseʻi)
Ua faʻaleleia e le aʻoga polokalame polokalame

Aisea e faigaluega mo Texas:

E le faʻasalalaina le faʻasalaga i le faigamalaga – e mafai ona iai le faʻasalaga faʻavae i polokalame tau tupe tele
Faʻaalia ai pe faʻafefea ona faʻafitauli faʻafitauli faʻafitauli
Faʻaalia ai e mafai ona aofia ai le faʻasalaga ma le ituaiga i le faʻasalaga

O le a le mea na faʻaalia ai nei tulaga mo Aiga i Texas

Faʻafitauli faʻapitoa i nei tulaga faʻafuaseʻi:

Faʻatauaina le inu o le mea sili ona faigata ma le sili ona oti o le faʻasalaga
Faʻamalolo le lelei poʻo le le tuʻuina atu o le faʻamalolo e faʻaleleia ai le tulaga
Faʻafitauli ma le tapeina o faʻamaonia o se tali muamua faigata
Faʻamaoniga o tulaga e faʻaalia ai e iai ni faʻasalaga e toe maua i ni vaega faigata
Faʻasalaga ma faʻasalaga faʻatino e tele e faʻatinoina pea ona o le oti ma le faʻasalaga

Mo aiga i Texas e aʻafia ai le faʻasalaga:

E le o outou e toatasi i lenei tauaalo
O nei tulaga faʻafuaseʻi e tuʻuina atu ai faʻamaoniga faʻaletino e mafai ona fesoasoani i lou tulaga
O tulafono a Texas e tuʻuina atu ai puipuiga sili, ae e manaʻomia ona faia vave
E iai ni aʻoga ma ava tau tupe e tele ma ava faʻatonutonu ma le faʻatonu – e manaʻomia ona i ai outou ma le ava faʻatonutonu

Faʻasoa i Texas: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor

Iunivesite o Houston (UH)

Faʻamatalaga o le Aʻoga ma le Masani

O le Iunivesite o Houston o se aʻoga maualuga tele i le atunuʻu o le aʻoga ma le faʻalapotopotoga o tamaiti aʻoga e nofo i luga ma i fafo. E iai ai se galuega faigamalaga e maua ai ni fafine ma fafine, ma isi vaega a tamaiti aʻoga e aofia ai vaega faʻalapotopotoga ma vaega faʻataʻitaʻiga.

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa i le atunuʻu o Houston, o UH e masani ona filifilia tele ona o le lata mai, tulaga sili ona lelei o aʻoaʻoga, ma le vaeluaga o tamaiti aʻoga. E tele tamaiti a Amerika Samoa e aʻoga i UH, ma e iai ni sootaga o le aʻoga ma le vaega o tagata mai le Atu Pasifika.

Tulafono Faʻasalaga ma le Tuʻuina Atu

O tulafono o le faʻasalaga a UH e puipuia:

Faʻatauaina o mea inu, meaʻai, poʻo fualaau
Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino e faia ai le faʻasalaga
Soʻo se amio e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino

E puipuia le faʻasalaga pe a tupu i luga o le aʻoga poʻo i fafo o le aʻoga.

Faʻamatalaga o faʻamatalaga:

Ofisa o le Faiaoga o Tamaiti Aʻoga
Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga
Polisi o UH
Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia e ala i le faiga a le aʻoga

Ua tuʻuina atu e UH ni faʻamatalaga e uiga i le faʻasalaga ma ni faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i lona uepi.

Faʻasalaga ma Tali

Tulaga Faʻasalaga o Pi Kappa Alpha (2025)
O le tulaga lata mai ma le tulaga sili ona leaga ua aʻafia ai le kapeneta Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu i UH. I le taimi lata mai o le 2025, na maua mai ai e Leonel Bermudez, se tamaitiiti aʻoga ma le faʻasalaga, o le faʻasalaga faigata ua maua mai ai le rhabdomyolysis (faʻamalosia o le faʻamalosia) ma le faʻaleagaina o le fatu.

Faʻamatalaga o le faʻasalaga:

“Tusi faʻasalaga faʻasalaga” tulafono e aofia ai mea faʻamalosi (kondomu, mea faʻasalaga, mea faʻatauaina)
Faʻatonuga o ofu ma galuega “aʻoaʻoga/galuega” e tele itula
Fesili i aso uma ma galuega faʻataʻitaʻi i le pō
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino faigata:
- Faʻatinoina o galuega, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻafuaseʻi, faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻafuaseʻi
- Faʻatauaina i le siʻosiʻomaga malulu i le ofu
- Faʻataliina i le fafo i le siʻosiʻomaga faʻafuaseʻi
- Faʻataliina ma se fagu i le mata “faʻapea ona faʻapipiʻi le vai”
- Faʻatauaina le inuina o le susu, meaʻai faʻapipiʻi, faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi seia oona, ona toe faʻatinoina lea o galuega faʻafuaseʻi
- O le galuega Nov 3: 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, faʻasalaga o le creed e faʻasalaina ai le tapeina
Isi amio:
- O se isi faʻasalaga ua faʻamalosia ma le faʻamalosia i luga o le laulau mo le itula
- O se faʻasalaga ua leiloa ai le mafaufau i le taimi o galuega faʻafuaseʻi i le taimi o le taeao

Faʻafitauli faʻamalolo:

Na faia e Bermudez le rhabdomyolysis ma le faʻaleagaina o le fatu
Na ia tuʻuina atu fua paʻu, e le mafai ona tu i le leai se fesoasoani, ma ua faʻamaloloina mo le 4 aso
Ua faʻaalia ai faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻataʻitaʻiga e faʻailoga sili ona maualuga o creatine kinase (CK)
E iai pea le avanoa o le faʻaleagaina faʻatapulaʻa o le fatu ma le faʻaleagaina faʻaletino/faʻaletino faʻaletino

Tali a le faʻalapotopotoga:

Nov 6, 2025: Ua faʻamalolo e le ofisa faʻavae o Pi Kappa Phi le kapeneta Beta Nu
Nov 14, 2025: Ua filifilia e tagata o le kapeneta e tuʻuina atu le faʻamaoniga a latou; ua tape le kapeneta
Ua faʻamalosi UH le amio e “faʻamalosi tele”, ua faʻaalia atu e faia ni faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e oo atu i le tapeina, ma le fesoasoani ma le faʻamaoniga

Faʻamatalaga faʻasalaga:

$10 miliona faʻasalaga faʻasalaga ma le faʻasalaga na faia e Attorney911 (Ralph Manginello & Lupe Peña) mo le agavaʻa o Bermudez
Tagata faia le faʻasalaga e aofia ai:
- Iunivesite o Houston
- Faʻatonu o le UH System Board of Regents
- Ofisa faʻavae o Pi Kappa Phi
- Faʻalapotopotoga o le fale o Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu
- 13 tagata taʻitoʻatasi o le fafine/faia o le fafine

Aisea e faigaluega mo aiga i le atunuʻu o Houston:

Faʻaalia ai e faia pea le faʻasalaga faigata i le taimi nei i Houston
Faʻaalia ai le faʻamalosia o le faʻasalaga o le faʻasalaga faʻaletino (rhabdomyolysis)
Faʻaalia ai e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga i le aʻoga ma le fafine faʻavae
Faʻaalia ai le taua o le ava faʻatonutonu ma le malamalama i nei tulaga faigata

Tulaga 2016 o Pi Kappa Alpha

Ua talosagaina e pledges e le maua ni meaʻai, vai, ma le moe e le lava i le taimi o se faʻalapotopotoga e tele aso
Ua maua e se tamaitiiti faʻaleagaina o le fatu ona o le tuʻuina atu i luga o le laulau
Ua faia e le kapeneta faʻasalaga faʻasalaga ma le faʻasalaga o le aʻoga

Isi tulaga:

Ua faia e UH ni faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i fafine mo amio “e mafai ona faia ai le faʻamalosi poʻo le faʻaleagaina faʻaletino,” e aofia ai le faʻasalaga o mea inu ma le faʻaleagaina o polokalame
O nei tulaga ua faia ai le faʻasalaga ma le faʻamalosi mo ni kapeneta eseese

Faʻafefea ona faia ai se tulaga faʻasalaga i UH mo Aiga i Houston

Vaega aʻafia:

Polisi o UH mo tulaga i luga o le aʻoga
Polisi o Houston mo tulaga i fafo o le aʻoga
Faʻamau o Harris County e mafai ona faia ai tulaga faʻaletino

Tagata e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga:

Tamaiti aʻoga taʻitoʻatasi na aʻafia i le faʻasalaga
O le kapeneta faʻapitoa o le fafine/fafine
O le fafine/fafine faʻavae (pe a iai)
Iunivesite o Houston ma le UH System Board of Regents
Tagata nonofo/aiʻa o fale o fafine poʻo nofoaga o faʻalapotopotoga

Mataupu taua mo aiga i Houston:

Faʻasalaga muamua i le kapeneta faigata e mafai ona faʻaalia ai faʻamaoniga o tulaga
Faʻamaoniga a le aʻoga e mafai ona faʻaalia ai faʻamatalaga muamua poʻo faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
Faʻamaoniga faʻamalolo e faʻamaonia ai le faʻaleagaina o le faigata ma le faʻamaonia
Talanoaga i le vaega ma le faʻasalalauga lautele e mafai ona tuʻuina atu faʻamaoniga manaia o le faʻasalaga

Mea e tatau ona faia e Tamaiti a UH ma Matua

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa ma le atunuʻu atoa o Houston:

Iloa pe faʻafefea ona tuʻuina atu le faʻasalaga i UH:
- Faiaoga o Tamaiti Aʻoga: (832) 842-6183
- Polisi o UH: (713) 743-3333 (emergencies) poʻo (713) 743-0600 (le faʻafuaseʻi)
- Faʻamatalaga i luga: https://www.uh.edu/dos/report/
Faʻamaonia mea uma i le taimi nei:
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, ma faʻamatalaga i luga o le upega tafaʻilagi
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina mai ni itu uma mo aso e tele
- Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa (ofu, mea na faia ai le faʻasalaga)
- Tusi i lalo mea uma pe a uma ona maua le manatu (o ai, mea, pe a fea, i fea)
Maua le faʻamalolo:
- E ui lava e leai se faʻaleagaina, maua le faʻamalolo mai se fomaʻi
- Talanoa i tagata faʻamalolo e uiga i le faʻasalaga e faʻamaonia ai
- Talosia ni kopi o faʻamaoniga faʻamalolo uma
Faʻaauau le faʻamaonia o tulaga muamua:
- Suʻesuʻeina faʻamaoniga lautele o UH mo faʻasalaga faʻasalaga muamua
- Suesuega mo tala i le taimi nei e uiga i tulaga o faʻasalaga muamua
- Talanoa i isi aiga e mafai ona maua mai ai ni mea faigata
Vaalau se ava o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:
- Avanoa i Houston e iloa ai faʻasalaga faʻapitoa ma tulafono
- E mafai ona latou fesoasoani e suʻesuʻeina tulaga muamua ma faila i totonu o le aʻoga
- E iloa latou pe faʻafefea ona faʻatonutonuina le faʻamalosia o le tau tupe
- Vaalau Attorney911 i le 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino
Iloa au filifiliga faʻaletino:
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le polisi o le aʻoga poʻo le polisi
- Tulaga faʻaletino mo le faʻamamaina
- Talosaga o Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
- Tuʻuina atu o Tulafono o Clery mo le faʻamaoniga

Iunivesite o Texas A&M

Faʻamatalaga o le Aʻoga ma le Masani

O le Iunivesite o Texas A&M e iloa mo ana masani sili ona malosi, e aofia ai le Corps of Cadets. E iai se vaega tele o tamaiti aʻoga ma le faʻaalia o le faigamalaga. Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa i le atunuʻu o College Station ma le atunuʻu atoa o Texas, o Texas A&M o se filifiliga sili ona lelei ona o le tulaga sili ona lelei o aʻoaʻoga ma le malosi o le va fealoaʻi.

O le Corps of Cadets, i le faʻaopoopoga, e iai se siʻosiʻomaga e masani ai, faʻavae i le faʻavae faʻavae. E tele tamaiti a Amerika Samoa e fiafia i le Corps mo ana avanoa faʻatonutonu ma le faʻavae.

Tulafono Faʻasalaga ma le Tuʻuina Atu

O tulafono o le faʻasalaga a Texas A&M e puipuia:

Soʻo se amio e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino
Faʻatauaina o meaʻai, mea inu, poʻo fualaau
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino
Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Amio e faia ai le faʻamalosia faigata poʻo le faʻasalaga faʻaletino

O le tulafono e faʻaaoga i vaega uma a tamaiti aʻoga, e aofia ai vaega faigamalaga ma le Corps of Cadets.

Faʻamatalaga o faʻamatalaga:

Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga
Corps of Cadets (mo cadets)
Polisi o le Iunivesite o Texas A&M
Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia e ala i le faiga “Tell Somebody” a le aʻoga

Faʻasalaga ma Tali

Faʻasalaga o Sigma Alpha Epsilon (2021)

Ua talosagaina e pledges e faʻafia i mea e aofia ai se mea faʻapitoa faʻapitoa
Na faia e mea e faʻaleagaina ai le paʻu e manaʻomia ai le faʻamalolo faʻamalolo faʻafuaseʻi
Ua faʻamaloloina le fafine e le aʻoga
Ua faia e pledges se tulaga faʻaletino e $1 miliona mo le faʻamamaina
E le faʻamaonia le faʻamatalaga o le tulaga, e faʻaalia ai le le faʻamaoniga o faʻasalaga faigata

Tulaga o le Corps of Cadets (2023)

Ua talosagaina e se cadet e uiga i le faʻasalaga faʻamalosi e aofia ai:
- Faʻamalosia i le va o fale i se tulaga “puaʻa faʻafuaseʻi” ma le apple i lona gutu
- Faʻataʻitaʻiga faʻasalaga
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga ma le faʻamalosi
Ua talosagaina e le cadet e $1 miliona mo le faʻamamaina
Na faʻamalosi Texas A&M ua latou faia le mea e tusa ai ma latou tulafono ma polokalame
E le faʻamaonia lelei le faʻamatalaga o le tulaga

Isi tulaga:

Ua faia e Texas A&M ni faʻasalaga i vaega faigamalaga mo le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻaleleia e le aʻoga le saʻoga i luga o le faigamalaga e mulimuli ai tulaga
Ua faʻafitauli le Corps of Cadets mo ana masani faʻavae ma galuega faʻatonutonu

Faʻafefea ona faia ai se tulaga faʻasalaga i Texas A&M

Vaega aʻafia:

Polisi o le Iunivesite o Texas A&M mo tulaga i luga o le aʻoga
Ofisa o le Sefo o Brazos County mo tulaga i fafo o le aʻoga
Faʻamau o Brazos County e mafai ona faia ai tulaga faʻaletino

Tagata e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga:

Cadets poʻo tagata o le fafine/fafine taʻitoʻatasi
O le kapeneta faʻapitoa o le faʻalapotopotoga
O le fafine/fafine faʻavae (pe a iai)
Iunivesite o Texas A&M ma le Texas A&M University System
Taʻitaʻiga o le Corps of Cadets (mo tulaga o cadets)
Tagata nonofo/aiʻa

Mataupu taua mo aiga i College Station:

Tulaga o le Corps e mafai ona aofia ai masani faigata faigata ma faʻatonutonu
Tulaga o le faigamalaga e masani ona aofia ai mea inu ma le faʻasalaga faʻaletino
Faʻasalaga muamua i le kapeneta faigata e mafai ona faʻaalia ai faʻamaoniga o tulaga
Faʻamaoniga a le aʻoga e mafai ona faʻaalia ai faʻamatalaga muamua poʻo faʻasalaga faʻasalaga

Mea e tatau ona faia e Tamaiti a Texas A&M ma Matua

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, College Station, ma le atunuʻu atoa o Texas:

Iloa pe faʻafefea ona tuʻuina atu le faʻasalaga i Texas A&M:
- Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga: (979) 847-7272
- Polisi o le Iunivesite o Texas A&M: (979) 845-2345 (emergencies) poʻo (979) 845-2468 (le faʻafuaseʻi)
- Corps of Cadets (mo tulaga o cadets): (979) 845-1238
- Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia: https://studentlife.tamu.edu/sco/tell-somebody/
Iloa ni avanoa faigata i le Corps of Cadets:
- E mafai ona faia e le faʻatonutonu faʻavae le faʻalavelave o le mana
- E mafai ona faʻaaogaina “masani” e faʻamalosia le faʻasalaga
- Suʻesuʻega faʻaletino e mafai ona faigata ona faigata
Faʻamaonia mea uma:
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, ma faʻamatalaga i luga o le upega tafaʻilagi
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina ma nofoaga o le faʻasalaga
- Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa ma resiti
- Tusi i lalo mea uma i le taimi nei
Maua le faʻamalolo ma le fesoasoani faʻaletino:
- Faʻaleagaina faʻaletino mai le faʻasalaga e mafai ona sili ona leaga
- Faʻasalaga faʻaletino mai le faʻasalaga e mafai ona faʻaalia i le taimi umi
- Faʻamaonia faʻamatalaga faʻamalolo uma ma galuega
Vaalau se ava o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:
- E mafai ona faigata ona faigata tulaga i Texas A&M ona o le faʻavae o le Corps
- O ava ma le malamalama e iloa ai le vaega faigamalaga ma faʻalapotopotoga faʻavae
- E mafai ona latou fesoasoani e faʻatonutonu ai polokalame faʻasalaga a le aʻoga
- Vaalau Attorney911 i le 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino
Iloa au filifiliga faʻaletino:
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le polisi o le aʻoga poʻo le polisi
- Tulaga faʻaletino mo le faʻamamaina
- Talosaga o Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
- Faiga faʻatonutonu a le malo (mo tulaga o le Corps)

Iunivesite o Texas i Austin (UT)

Faʻamatalaga o le Aʻoga ma le Masani

O le Iunivesite o Texas i Austin o se aʻoga maualuga tele ma le faʻaalia o le faigamalaga. O UT e iloa mo ana aʻoaʻoga sili ona lelei ma le faʻaalia o le olaga a tamaiti aʻoga. Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa i le atunuʻu atoa o Texas, o UT Austin o se filifiliga sili ona lelei ona o le tulaga sili ona lelei o aʻoaʻoga ma le tele o polokalame.

O UT e iai se tasi o faiga faʻasalaga faʻasalaga sili ona faʻamaonia i Texas, e faʻasalalauina ai faʻamatalaga faʻamatalaga e uiga i faʻasalaga ma faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i luga.

Tulafono Faʻasalaga ma le Tuʻuina Atu

O tulafono o le faʻasalaga a UT e puipuia:

Soʻo se amio e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino
Faʻatauaina o meaʻai, mea inu, poʻo fualaau
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino poʻo le faʻataʻitaʻiga
Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Amio e faia ai le faʻamalosia faigata poʻo le faʻasalaga faʻaletino

O le tulafono e faʻaaoga i vaega uma a tamaiti aʻoga, e aofia ai vaega faigamalaga, vaega faʻafetai, ma au poloaiga.

Faʻamatalaga o faʻamatalaga:

Ofisa o le Faiaoga o Tamaiti Aʻoga
Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Amio Faʻaletino
Polisi o UT
Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia e ala i le faiga a le aʻoga

O UT e iai se upega tafaʻilagi faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e lisi ai vaega, aso, amio, ma faʻasalaga.

Faʻasalaga ma Tali

Ua tuʻuina atu e le uepi faʻasalaga faʻasalaga o UT faʻamatalaga faʻamatalaga e uiga i tulaga:

Pi Kappa Alpha (2023)

Na faʻatonuina e uluai tagata e inu susu ma faʻatino faʻamalositino faigata
Na faʻamaonia e le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻamaloloina le kapeneta ma faʻatonuina e faia le faʻaauauina o le faʻaauauina o le puipuia o le faʻasalaga

Isi tulaga lata mai:

Texas Wranglers (vaega faʻafetai) na faʻasalaina mo galuega faigata ma galuega faʻasalaga
Tele fafine na faʻasalaina mo “lineups” ma isi amio faʻamalosi
Faigamalaga na faʻasalaina mo faʻasalaga e fesootai ma mea inu

Aisea e faigaluega ai le faʻamaoniga o UT mo aiga i Texas:

Faʻaalia ai e faia pea le faʻasalaga i isi aʻoga sili ona lelei i Texas
Faʻaalia ai e e tele vaega e faia le faʻasalaga, e le o fafine lava
Tuʻuina atu faʻamaoniga manaia mo tulaga faʻaletino e ala i le faʻaalia o tulaga muamua ma le iloa o le aʻoga

Faʻafefea ona faia ai se tulaga faʻasalaga i UT Austin

Vaega aʻafia:

Polisi o UT mo tulaga i luga o le aʻoga
Polisi o Austin mo tulaga i fafo o le aʻoga
Faʻamau o Travis County e mafai ona faia ai tulaga faʻaletino

Tagata e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga:

Tamaiti aʻoga taʻitoʻatasi na aʻafia i le faʻasalaga
O le kapeneta faʻapitoa o le faʻalapotopotoga
O le fafine/fafine faʻavae (pe a iai)
Iunivesite o Texas i Austin ma le UT System Board of Regents
Tagata nonofo/aiʻa

Mataupu taua mo aiga i Austin:

E mafai ona tuʻuina atu e le faʻamaoniga lautele o UT faʻamaoniga manaia mo tulaga faʻaletino
E mafai ona faigaluega faʻamaoniga o tulaga i tulaga o UT
E mafai ona faʻaaoga Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
Tulafono o Clery e manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga lautele e uiga i tulaga

Mea e tatau ona faia e Tamaiti a UT Austin ma Matua

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, Austin, ma le atunuʻu atoa o le Atunuʻu i Matu:

Suʻesuʻe le uepi faʻasalaga faʻasalaga a UT:
- https://hazing.utexas.edu/
- Suesuega mo tulaga muamua e aofia ai le vaega o lau alo
- Faʻamatalaga o le amio faʻapitoa ma faʻasalaga
Iloa pe faʻafefea ona tuʻuina atu le faʻasalaga i UT:
- Faiaoga o Tamaiti Aʻoga: (512) 471-5017
- Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Amio Faʻaletino: (512) 471-2841
- Polisi o UT: (512) 471-4441 (emergencies) poʻo (512) 471-4441 (le faʻafuaseʻi)
- Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia: https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct/reporting.php
Faʻamaonia mea uma:
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, ma faʻamatalaga i luga o le upega tafaʻilagi
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina ma nofoaga o le faʻasalaga
- Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa ma resiti
- Tusi i lalo mea uma i le taimi nei
Faʻaaoga mea taua a UT:
- Ofisa o le Faʻatonutonu ma le Saogalemu Faʻaletino: (512) 471-3515
- Ofisa o Tulaga IX: (512) 471-0419
- Faʻamatalaga Faʻafuaseʻi a Tamaiti Aʻoga: (512) 471-5017
Vaalau se ava o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:
- E mafai ona tuʻuina atu e le faʻamaoniga lautele o UT faʻamaoniga manaia mo tulaga faʻaletino
- O ava ma le malamalama e iloa pe faʻafefea ona faʻaaoga faʻamaoniga lautele
- E iloa latou i le siʻosiʻomaga faʻaletino o Austin
- Vaalau Attorney911 i le 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino
Iloa au filifiliga faʻaletino:
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le polisi o le aʻoga poʻo le polisi
- Tulaga faʻaletino mo le faʻamamaina
- Talosaga o Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
- Tuʻuina atu o Tulafono o Clery mo le faʻamaoniga

Iunivesite o Southern Methodist (SMU)

Faʻamatalaga o le Aʻoga ma le Masani

O le Iunivesite o Southern Methodist o se aʻoga faʻapitoa i Dallas ma le malosi o le faigamalaga. O SMU e iloa mo ana tamaiti aʻoga faʻapitoa ma le olaga faʻalapotopotoga. Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa i le atunuʻu o Dallas-Fort Worth, o SMU e tuʻuina atu se aʻoaʻoga a le aʻoga faʻapitoa ma polokalame aʻoaʻoga sili ona lelei.

Tulafono Faʻasalaga ma le Tuʻuina Atu

O tulafono o le faʻasalaga a SMU e puipuia:

Soʻo se amio e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino
Faʻatauaina o meaʻai, mea inu, poʻo fualaau
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino poʻo le faʻataʻitaʻiga
Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Amio e faia ai le faʻamalosia faigata poʻo le faʻasalaga faʻaletino

O le tulafono e faʻaaoga i vaega uma a tamaiti aʻoga, e aofia ai vaega faigamalaga.

Faʻamatalaga o faʻamatalaga:

Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Soifua Maloloina
Polisi o SMU
Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia e ala i le faiga “Real Response”

Faʻasalaga ma Tali

Kappa Alpha Order (2017)

Ua talosagaina e uluai tagata:
- Faʻataʻitaʻiga
- Faʻatauaina le inu
- Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Ua faʻamaloloina le kapeneta
Faʻasalaga i le faʻatauaina e oo atu i le 2021

Isi tulaga:

Ua faia e SMU ni faʻasalaga i vaega faigamalaga mo le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻaleleia e le aʻoga le saʻoga i luga o le faigamalaga
O le tulaga faʻapitoa o SMU e faʻaaoga ai le le faʻamaoniga o faʻamatalaga e uiga i tulaga

Faʻafefea ona faia ai se tulaga faʻasalaga i SMU

Vaega aʻafia:

Polisi o SMU mo tulaga i luga o le aʻoga
Polisi o Dallas mo tulaga i fafo o le aʻoga
Faʻamau o Dallas County e mafai ona faia ai tulaga faʻaletino

Tagata e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga:

Tamaiti aʻoga taʻitoʻatasi na aʻafia i le faʻasalaga
O le kapeneta faʻapitoa o le faʻalapotopotoga
O le fafine/fafine faʻavae (pe a iai)
Iunivesite o Southern Methodist
Tagata nonofo/aiʻa

Mataupu taua mo aiga i Dallas:

E mafai ona aʻafia le tulaga faʻapitoa o SMU i le faʻamaoniga
E mafai ona aʻafia Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga
E iai ni faʻamatalaga faʻamau i Dallas e uiga i tulaga faʻaletino faigata
E mafai ona faigata ona maua tulaga muamua ona o le tulaga faʻapitoa

Mea e tatau ona faia e Tamaiti a SMU ma Matua

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, Dallas, ma le atunuʻu atoa o le Atunuʻu i Matu:

Iloa pe faʻafefea ona tuʻuina atu le faʻasalaga i SMU:
- Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Soifua Maloloina: (214) 768-4563
- Polisi o SMU: (214) 768-3333 (emergencies) poʻo (214) 768-3388 (le faʻafuaseʻi)
- Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia: https://www.smu.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentLife/FraternitySororityLife/Hazing
Iloa le tulaga faʻapitoa o SMU:
- E leai ni faʻamatalaga lautele e mafai ona maua
- E mafai ona faigata faʻamatalaga faʻamatalaga
- E mafai ona manaʻomia le faʻasalaga e suʻesuʻeina faila i totonu o le aʻoga
Faʻamaonia mea uma:
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, ma faʻamatalaga i luga o le upega tafaʻilagi
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina ma nofoaga o le faʻasalaga
- Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa ma resiti
- Tusi i lalo mea uma i le taimi nei
Faʻaaoga mea taua a SMU:
- Ofisa o le Faʻatonutonu: (214) 768-2277
- Ofisa o Tulaga IX: (214) 768-3601
- Soifua Maloloina a Tamaiti Aʻoga: (214) 768-4563
Vaalau se ava o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:
- E manaʻomia le ava ma le malamalama mo le tulaga faʻapitoa o SMU
- E mafai ona fesoasoani e ava e suʻesuʻeina faila i totonu
- E iloa latou i le siʻosiʻomaga faʻaletino o Dallas
- Vaalau Attorney911 i le 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino
Iloa au filifiliga faʻaletino:
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le polisi o le aʻoga poʻo le polisi
- Tulaga faʻaletino mo le faʻamamaina
- Talosaga o Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga

Iunivesite o Baylor

Faʻamatalaga o le Aʻoga ma le Masani

O le Iunivesite o Baylor o se aʻoga faʻapitoa ma le faʻavae faʻavae i Waco. O le aʻoga e iai ni faʻamatalaga faigata i le taimi nei e uiga i le faʻatonutonuina o tulaga o le faʻasalaga i totonu o le poloaiga. Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, o Baylor e tuʻuina atu ai se aʻoaʻoga faʻavae i le lototele ma polokalame aʻoaʻoga sili ona lelei.

Tulafono Faʻasalaga ma le Tuʻuina Atu

O tulafono o le faʻasalaga a Baylor e puipuia:

Soʻo se amio e faʻafuaseʻi ai le soifua maloloina faʻaletino poʻo le faʻaletino
Faʻatauaina o meaʻai, mea inu, poʻo fualaau
Faʻasalaga faʻaletino poʻo le faʻataʻitaʻiga
Faʻamaluluina o le moe
Amio e faia ai le faʻamalosia faigata poʻo le faʻasalaga faʻaletino

O le tulafono e faʻaaoga i vaega uma a tamaiti aʻoga, e aofia ai vaega faigamalaga ma au poloaiga.

Faʻamatalaga o faʻamatalaga:

Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Faʻatonutonu
Polisi o Baylor
Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia e ala i le faiga a le aʻoga

Faʻasalaga ma Tali

Faʻasalaga o le Beisipolo a Baylor (2020)

Ua faʻamaloloina e 14 tagata poloaiga mai le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻamalosia le faʻatauaina e oo atu i le taimi muamua o le taimi
E le faʻamaonia lelei le faʻamatalaga o le faʻasalaga

Isi tulaga:

Ua faia e Baylor ni faʻasalaga i vaega faigamalaga mo le faʻasalaga
Ua faʻaleleia e le aʻoga le saʻoga i luga o le faigamalaga
O tulaga faigata i le taimi muamua o Baylor e mafai ona aʻafia ai le faʻatonutonuina o tulaga o le faʻasalaga

Faʻafefea ona faia ai se tulaga faʻasalaga i Baylor

Vaega aʻafia:

Polisi o Baylor mo tulaga i luga o le aʻoga
Polisi o Waco mo tulaga i fafo o le aʻoga
Faʻamau o McLennan County e mafai ona faia ai tulaga faʻaletino

Tagata e mafai ona faia le faʻasalaga:

Tamaiti aʻoga taʻitoʻatasi na aʻafia i le faʻasalaga
O le kapeneta faʻapitoa o le faʻalapotopotoga
O le fafine/fafine faʻavae (pe a iai)
Iunivesite o Baylor
Tagata nonofo/aiʻa

Mataupu taua mo aiga i Waco:

E mafai ona aʻafia le faʻavae faʻavae o Baylor i le faʻatonutonuina o tulaga o le faʻasalaga
Tulaga faigata i le taimi muamua e mafai ona aʻafia ai le faʻasalalauga faʻasalalauga
Tulaga faʻapitoa e faʻaaoga ai le le faʻamaoniga o faʻamatalaga
Tulaga o polokalame poloaiga e mafai ona aʻafia ai ni mataupu faʻapitoa

Mea e tatau ona faia e Tamaiti a Baylor ma Matua

Mo aiga i Amerika Samoa, Waco, ma le atunuʻu atoa o le Atunuʻu i Matu:

Iloa pe faʻafefea ona tuʻuina atu le faʻasalaga i Baylor:
- Ofisa o le Amio a Tamaiti Aʻoga ma le Faʻatonutonu: (254) 710-1715
- Polisi o Baylor: (254) 710-2222 (emergencies) poʻo (254) 710-2222 (le faʻafuaseʻi)
- Faʻamatalaga faʻamaonia: https://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=935757
Iloa le tulaga faʻapitoa o Baylor:
- E mafai ona aʻafia le faʻavae faʻavae i le faʻatonutonuina o tulaga o le faʻasalaga
- E mafai ona aʻafia ai tulaga faigata i le taimi muamua tulaga faʻasalalauga
- E leai se faʻamaoniga lautele e mafai ona maua
Faʻamaonia mea uma:
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o talanoaga i le vaega, tusitusiga, ma faʻamatalaga i luga o le upega tafaʻilagi
- Faʻata faʻataʻitaʻiga o le faʻaleagaina ma nofoaga o le faʻasalaga
- Faʻaauau mea faʻapitoa ma resiti
- Tusi i lalo mea uma i le taimi nei
Faʻaaoga mea taua a Baylor:
- Ofisa o le Faʻatonutonu: (254) 710-2467
- Ofisa o Tulaga IX: (254) 710-8454
- Soifua Maloloina a Tamaiti Aʻoga: (254) 710-1311
Vaalau se ava o faʻasalaga faʻasalaga:
- E manaʻomia le ava ma le malamalama mo le tulaga faʻapitoa o Baylor
- E mafai ona fesoasoani e ava e suʻesuʻeina faila i totonu
- E iloa latou i le siʻosiʻomaga faʻaletino o Waco
- Vaalau Attorney911 i le 1-888-ATTY-911 mo le fesoasoani tautino
Iloa au filifiliga faʻaletino:
- Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le polisi o le aʻoga poʻo le polisi
- Tulaga faʻaletino mo le faʻamamaina
- Talosaga o Tulaga IX pe a aofia ai le faʻasalaga faʻasalaga

Faigamalaga ma Faigamalaga: Faʻamatalaga Faʻapitoa + Tulaga Faʻafuaseʻi

Aisea e faigaluega ai Tulaga Faʻafuaseʻi mo Aiga i Texas

E tele fafine ma fafine i UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, ma Baylor e aofia ai vaega faʻavae e iai ai ofisa faʻavae e:

Faʻatonu polokalame ma polokalame faʻatonutonu
Maua tupe mai kapeneta i totonu
Saʻoina ma le saʻoina o kapeneta
E iai ni tusi faʻamalosi faʻamalosi auā ua latou vaʻaia ni oti ma faʻaleagaina faigata i le taimi muamua

Pe a toe faia e se kapeneta i Texas le tusitusiga e tusa ai ma le mea na faia ai se isi kapeneta i se isi atunuʻu, e mafai ona faʻaalia ai le faʻamoemoega ma lagolago i tulaga faʻaletino.

Faʻamatalaga o le Faʻalapotopotoga: Faigamalaga ma Faigamalaga Sili i Aʻoga i Texas

O se faʻamatalaga o ni faigamalaga ma faigamalaga sili i aʻoga i Texas ma o latou tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / Pike)

O ai latou: O se o le tele o fafine, e iloa e “Pike”
Faʻaaloalo i Texas: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor
Tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021): Na oti le faʻatonutonu mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu i le taimi o le faʻalapotopotoga Big/Little; ua faʻasalaina e tagata eseese mo faʻasalaga; $10M+ i faʻasalaga
Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025): Tulaga lata mai e uiga i le faʻasalaga faʻaletino faigata ua maua mai ai le rhabdomyolysis ma le faʻaleagaina o le fatu; ua faia se tulaga faʻaletino e $10M
Tele isi tulaga o le oti mai le inu ma le faʻaleagaina i kapeneta i le atunuʻu atoa

Aisea e faigaluega mo aiga i Texas:

Faʻaalia ai se tulaga o faʻalapotopotoga Big/Little faigata
Faʻaalia ai e ua iloa e le vaega faʻavae mea na tutupu i le taimi muamua
O le tulaga o UH e faʻaalia ai e faia pea le faʻasalaga faigata i Texas i le taimi nei

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

O ai latou: E iloa e “SAE,” o se o le tele o fafine
Faʻaaloalo i Texas: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU
Tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

Iunivesite o Alabama (2023): Na maua e le faʻatonutonu se faʻaleagaina o le ulu i le taimi o le faʻasalaga; ua faia se tulaga faʻaletino
Texas A&M (2021): Na maua e pledges le faʻaleagaina o le paʻu mai le mea faʻapitoa faʻapitoa; ua faia se tulaga faʻaletino
UT Austin: Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e tele mo le faʻasalaga e fesootai ma mea inu
Tele tulaga o le oti mai le inu i kapeneta i le atunuʻu atoa

Aisea e faigaluega mo aiga i Texas:

Faʻaalia ai se tulaga o le faʻasalaga faʻaletino ma le faʻafuaseʻi
Faʻaalia ai e ua iai tulaga faigata lata mai i kapeneta i Texas
O le tulaga o le faʻaleagaina o le paʻu e faʻaalia ai faʻafitauli faʻafuaseʻi ma faʻafuaseʻi

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)

O ai latou: E iloa e “Phi Delt”
Faʻaaloalo i Texas: UH, Texas A&M, UT, Baylor
Tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

Max Gruver (LSU, 2017): Na oti le faʻatonutonu mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu i le taimi o le “Bible study” mea inu; na faia ai le Max Gruver Act a Louisiana
Tele tulaga o le oti mai le inu ma le faʻaleagaina i kapeneta i le atunuʻu atoa

Aisea e faigaluega mo aiga i Texas:

Faʻaalia ai se tulaga o “Bible study” mea inu
Faʻaalia ai e e mafai ona oti mai le inu le faʻasalaga
O tulafono a Louisiana e faʻaalia ai faʻasalaga faʻasalaga i le faʻasalaga

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)

O ai latou: E iloa e “Pi Kapp”
Faʻaaloalo i Texas: UH, Texas A&M, SMU
Tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017): Na oti le faʻatonutonu mai le faʻaleagaina o le inu i le taimi o le faʻalapotopotoga Big/Little; na faʻamalolo e FSU i le taimi muamua uma galuega faigamalaga ma faʻaleleia polokalame
Tele tulaga o le oti mai le inu ma le faʻaleagaina i kapeneta i le atunuʻu atoa

Aisea e faigaluega mo aiga i Texas:

Faʻaalia ai se tulaga o faʻalapotopotoga Big/Little faigata
Faʻaalia ai e e mafai ona faia e aʻoga ni faʻasalaga sili pe a oti Pi Kapp
O le tulaga o UH e faʻaalia ai faʻasalaga faigata i le taimi nei i Texas

Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ)

O ai latou: E iloa e “KA,” e iai ni sootaga faʻapitoa i le Atunuʻu i Saute
Faʻaaloalo i Texas: Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor
Tulaga faʻafuaseʻi faʻafuaseʻi:

SMU (2017): Ua faʻamaloloina le kapeneta mo le faʻataʻitaʻiga, faʻatauaina le inu, faʻamaluluina o le moe
Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga e tele i kapeneta i Texas

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Hazing in Texas: A Complete Guide for American Samoa Families

When Tradition Crosses the Line

You’ve sent your child off to college, full of hope for their future. Maybe they’re at the University of Houston, Texas A&M, or another Texas school where American Samoa families have deep roots. You’ve heard stories about fraternities and sororities, about the bonds they form and the opportunities they offer. But then your phone rings late at night, or your child comes home looking different – more withdrawn, exhausted, maybe even injured. They brush it off as “just part of pledging,” but something feels wrong.

This could be happening right now to families in American Samoa and across Texas. A student is at an off-campus house, surrounded by older members chanting and filming on their phones. They’re being pressured to drink far beyond safe limits, to endure humiliating acts, or to perform dangerous physical challenges. The group dynamic is intense – no one wants to be the one who “ruins the tradition.” When someone gets hurt, no one wants to call 911 because they’re afraid of “getting the chapter shut down.” The student feels trapped between loyalty to the group and their own safety.

This isn’t just a “dumb college prank.” This is hazing – and in Texas, it’s illegal, dangerous, and can have life-altering consequences. If this sounds like your child’s experience, or if you’re worried about what might be happening at their school, this guide is for you.

What This Guide Covers for American Samoa Families

This comprehensive guide explains what hazing really looks like in 2025, how Texas law treats hazing cases, and what we’ve learned from major national incidents that apply to Texas families. We’ll focus particularly on what’s been happening at:

University of Houston (UH)
Texas A&M University
University of Texas at Austin (UT)
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Baylor University

For American Samoa families, we’ll make clear connections throughout – whether your child attends school near American Samoa or at one of these major Texas universities. Even if your child is at a school far from American Samoa, Texas hazing law and experienced Texas counsel can help.

This article provides general information, not specific legal advice. Every case is unique. If hazing has affected your family, The Manginello Law Firm can evaluate your specific situation and explain your legal options.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES:

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:
- Call 911 for medical emergencies
- Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
- We provide immediate help – that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™
In the first 48 hours:
- Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine”
- Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
  - Screenshot group chats, texts, DMs immediately
  - Photograph injuries from multiple angles
  - Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects)
- Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where)
- Do NOT:
  - Confront the fraternity/sorority
  - Sign anything from the university or insurance company
  - Post details on public social media
  - Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence
Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24-48 hours:
- Evidence disappears fast (deleted group chats, destroyed paddles, coached witnesses)
- Universities move quickly to control the narrative
- We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

The Modern Definition of Hazing

Hazing is any forced, coerced, or strongly pressured action tied to joining, keeping membership, or gaining status in a group, where the behavior endangers physical or mental health, humiliates, or exploits. The key elements are:

It’s about initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership
It endangers health or safety (physical or mental)
It involves power imbalance and pressure – not true voluntary choice

Most importantly: “I agreed to it” does not make it safe or legal when there’s peer pressure, fear of exclusion, and a power dynamic at play.

The Three Tiers of Hazing

Hazing experts classify these behaviors into three escalating categories:

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing

These behaviors emphasize power imbalance and set the stage for escalation:

Deception and secrecy oaths: Being told to lie to parents, university officials, or outsiders about activities
Derogatory names or identities: Forced to answer to demeaning nicknames or titles
Servitude: Acting as designated drivers, cleaning rooms, running errands, or being “on call” 24/7 for older members
Social isolation: Cutting off contact with non-members, requiring permission to socialize
Privilege deprivation: Not allowed to speak unless spoken to, restricted from certain areas or activities
Academic interference: Mandatory late-night meetings that interfere with studying or exams
“Tasks” or scavenger hunts: Seemingly harmless but designed to humiliate or endanger

Modern digital evolutions:

24/7 group chat monitoring: Required to respond instantly at all hours
Location sharing: Forced to share live location via Find My Friends or Snapchat Maps
Social media policing: Controlling what pledges can post or requiring them to “like” organizational content

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing

These behaviors create emotional or physical discomfort:

Verbal abuse: Yelling, screaming, insults, threats
Sleep deprivation: Late-night “meetings,” wake-up calls at 3 AM, multi-day events with minimal sleep
Food/water restriction: Limiting meals or forcing consumption of unpleasant substances
Physical endurance tests: Extreme calisthenics, “smokings,” forced runs framed as “conditioning”
Public humiliation: Forced to perform embarrassing acts, “roasts” where members verbally attack pledges
Exposure to disgusting conditions: Forced into filthy spaces, covered in food or degrading substances

Modern digital evolutions:

“Voluntary” coercion: Framing hazing as “optional” but making clear refusal means social exclusion
Digital humiliation: Forced TikTok challenges, Instagram story dares, public shaming
Livestreaming hazing: Filming degrading acts and sharing in group chats or private social media

Tier 3: Violent Hazing

These activities have high potential for physical injury, sexual assault, or death:

Forced/coerced alcohol consumption: “Lineup” drinking games, Big/Little reveal nights, “Bible study” drinking games
Forced drug use: Coercing pledges to consume marijuana, pills, or other substances
Physical beatings: Punches, kicks, slaps, paddling with wooden objects
Dangerous physical tests: “Glass ceiling” rituals, forced fights, blindfolded tackle drills
Sexualized hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, sexual assault, degrading positions
Racist/homophobic hazing: Use of slurs, forced role-playing of stereotypes, targeted degradation
Kidnapping/restraint: “Kidnapping” pledges, blindfolding and transporting them, physical restraint
Extreme environment exposure: Locked in freezing rooms, left outside in extreme weather, denied bathroom access

Modern evolutions:

“Retreat” hazing: Moving violent hazing to off-campus locations to avoid detection
“Wellness” disguises: Extreme workouts framed as “fitness challenges,” “trust falls” that are actually dangerous
Fire/burn hazing: Recent cases of pledges being set on fire during “skits”
Chemical hazing: Pouring industrial-strength cleaners on pledges causing chemical burns

Where Hazing Actually Happens in Texas

Hazing isn’t limited to “frat boys” or traditional Greek organizations. It occurs in:

Fraternities and sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural)
Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs (especially at Texas A&M)
Spirit squads and tradition clubs (like Texas Cowboys or similar groups)
Athletic teams (football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading)
Marching bands and performance groups
Some service, cultural, and academic organizations

The common thread? Social status, tradition, and secrecy keep these practices alive even when everyone “knows” they’re illegal.

Law & Liability Framework: Texas and Federal Hazing Laws

Texas Hazing Law Basics (Education Code Chapter 37)

Texas has specific anti-hazing provisions in the Education Code that define hazing broadly:

§ 37.151 Definition: Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, by one person alone or with others, directed against a student, that:

Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, AND
Occurs for the purpose of pledging, initiation into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization

Key points for Texas families:

Can happen on or off campus – location doesn’t matter
Can be mental or physical harm
Intent: Doesn’t have to be malicious; “reckless” is enough (knew the risk and did it anyway)
“Consent” is not a defense – even if the victim agreed, it’s still hazing if it meets the definition

Criminal Penalties in Texas

Texas law establishes escalating criminal penalties:

Class B Misdemeanor (default): Up to 180 days in jail, fine up to $2,000
Class A Misdemeanor: If hazing causes injury requiring medical treatment
State Jail Felony: If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death

Additional criminal provisions:

Failing to report hazing: If you’re a member or officer and know about hazing, not reporting it is a misdemeanor
Retaliating against someone who reports hazing: Also a misdemeanor

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: What Texas Families Need to Know

Criminal Cases

Brought by: The state (prosecutor)
Purpose: Punishment (jail, fines, probation)
Typical charges in hazing cases:
- Hazing offenses
- Furnishing alcohol to minors
- Assault or battery
- Manslaughter or negligent homicide in fatal cases
Standard of proof: Beyond a reasonable doubt

Civil Cases

Brought by: Victims or surviving families
Purpose: Monetary compensation and accountability
Typical legal theories:
- Negligence and gross negligence
- Wrongful death
- Negligent hiring/supervision
- Premises liability
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
Standard of proof: Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not)

Important for Texas families:

Both types of cases can proceed simultaneously
A criminal conviction is not required to pursue a civil case
Civil cases can succeed even if criminal charges are dropped or never filed

Federal Laws That Apply to Texas Hazing Cases

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024)

This federal law requires colleges that receive federal aid to:

Report hazing incidents more transparently
Strengthen hazing education and prevention programs
Maintain public hazing data (phased in by around 2026)

Title IX

When hazing involves:

Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Gender-based hostility
Sex discrimination

Universities have legal obligations to address these violations.

Clery Act

Requires universities to:

Report certain crimes (including hazing when it overlaps with assault or alcohol/drug crimes)
Maintain and disclose annual safety statistics
Provide timely warnings about ongoing threats

Who Can Be Liable in a Texas Hazing Lawsuit

Texas law allows holding multiple parties accountable:

Individual students:
- Those who planned the hazing
- Those who carried out the acts
- Those who supplied alcohol or other materials
- Those who helped cover up the incident
Local chapter/organization:
- The fraternity/sorority or club itself (if it’s a legal entity)
- Officers and “pledge educators” can be particularly liable
National fraternity/sorority:
- National headquarters that:
  - Set policies
  - Received dues
  - Supervised chapters
- Liability depends on what they knew or should have known from prior incidents
University or governing board:
- May be liable under theories of:
  - Negligent supervision
  - Failure to enforce policies
  - Deliberate indifference
  - Title IX violations (when applicable)
- Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity protections, but exceptions exist
Third parties:
- Landlords/owners of houses or event spaces
- Bars or alcohol providers (under Texas dram shop laws)
- Security companies or event organizers

Every case is fact-specific. Not every party will be liable in every situation, but experienced hazing attorneys know how to identify all potential defendants.

National Hazing Case Patterns: What They Mean for Texas Families

These national cases have shaped hazing law and set precedents that Texas families can rely on:

The Alcohol Poisoning & Death Pattern

Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017)

What happened: During a bid-acceptance event, 19-year-old Timothy Piazza was forced to consume large amounts of alcohol. Security cameras captured him falling multiple times, including down a flight of stairs. Fraternity members waited hours before calling 911. Piazza died from traumatic brain injuries.

Legal actions:

18 fraternity members charged with over 1,000 criminal counts, including involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault
Civil litigation against the fraternity and individuals
Chapter permanently banned from Penn State

Why it matters for Texas:

Extreme intoxication + delayed medical care = legally devastating combination
Security camera footage can be powerful evidence
Led to Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law

Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017)

What happened: During a “Big/Little” event, pledge Andrew Coffey was given a handle of hard liquor and pressured to drink it all. He died from alcohol poisoning with a BAC of 0.556%.

Legal actions:

Multiple members charged with hazing; one convicted of negligent manslaughter
FSU temporarily suspended all Greek life and overhauled policies
Family settled civil claims (amount confidential)

Why it matters for Texas:

Formulaic “tradition” drinking nights follow a deadly script
Universities can face significant consequences alongside fraternities

Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017)

What happened: During a “Bible study” drinking game, pledge Max Gruver was forced to drink when he answered questions incorrectly. He died from alcohol toxicity with a BAC of 0.495%.

Legal actions:

Multiple members charged; one convicted of negligent homicide
Family settled civil claims
Led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act (felony hazing statute)

Why it matters for Texas:

Legislative change often follows public outrage and clear proof of hazing
“Bible study” drinking games are a known dangerous pattern

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)

What happened: During a “Big/Little” event, pledge Stone Foltz was forced to drink nearly a bottle of whiskey. He died from alcohol poisoning.

Legal actions:

Multiple criminal convictions for hazing-related charges
BGSU agreed to nearly $3 million settlement with the family
Additional settlements with the fraternity and individuals

Why it matters for Texas:

Universities can face significant financial consequences
“Big/Little” events are high-risk for alcohol poisoning
Shows the value of persistence in civil litigation

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)

What happened: During a fraternity retreat in the Pocono Mountains, pledge Michael Deng was subjected to a violent “glass ceiling” ritual. He was blindfolded, weighted with a heavy backpack, and repeatedly tackled. He suffered fatal head injuries, and help was delayed.

Legal actions:

Multiple members convicted; some received jail sentences
Fraternity criminally convicted of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter
Fraternity banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years
Civil settlements with the family

Why it matters for Texas:

Off-campus “retreats” can be as dangerous as on-campus events
National organizations can face serious sanctions, including criminal liability
Shows the importance of acting quickly when help is needed

The Athletic Program Hazing Pattern

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

What happened: Former players alleged widespread sexualized and racist hazing within the football program over multiple years. Allegations included:

Forced participation in sexualized acts
Racial slurs and degrading treatment
Physical abuse disguised as “team bonding”

Legal actions:

Multiple players sued Northwestern and coaching staff
Head coach Pat Fitzgerald fired (later settled wrongful termination suit)
University implemented policy reforms

Why it matters for Texas:

Hazing isn’t limited to Greek life – big-money athletic programs can harbor systemic abuse
Shows how institutional cover-ups can compound the harm
Demonstrates that hazing can include sexual and racial elements

What These Cases Mean for Texas Families

Common threads in these national cases:

Forced drinking is the most common and most deadly form of hazing
Delayed or denied medical care dramatically worsens outcomes
Cover-ups and destruction of evidence are common initial responses
Pattern evidence shows that certain organizations have repeated incidents
Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts often follow only after tragedy and litigation

For Texas families facing hazing:

You’re not alone in this fight
These national cases provide legal precedents that can help your case
Texas law provides strong protections, but time is critical
Universities and national fraternities have deep pockets and experienced lawyers – you need experienced counsel too

Texas Focus: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor

University of Houston (UH)

Campus & Culture Snapshot

The University of Houston is a large urban campus with a mix of commuter and residential students. It has an active Greek life with multiple fraternities and sororities, as well as a range of student organizations including cultural groups and sports clubs.

For American Samoa families in the Houston area, UH is often a top choice due to its proximity, strong academic programs, and diverse student body. Many American Samoa students attend UH, and the university has connections to the Pacific Islander community.

Official Hazing Policy & Reporting

UH’s hazing policy prohibits:

Forced consumption of alcohol, food, or drugs
Sleep deprivation
Physical mistreatment
Mental distress as initiation
Any activity that endangers physical or mental health

Hazing is prohibited whether it occurs on-campus or off-campus.

Reporting channels:

Dean of Students Office
Office of Student Conduct
UH Police Department
Anonymous reporting through university systems

UH posts hazing statements and some disciplinary information on its website, though the level of detail varies.

Documented Incidents & Responses

Pi Kappa Alpha Hazing Case (2025)
The most recent and serious case involved the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH. In late 2025, Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student and pledge, suffered severe hazing that resulted in rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure.

Details of the hazing:

“Pledge fanny pack” rule containing degrading items (condoms, sex toy, nicotine devices)
Enforced dress codes and hours-long “study/work” blocks
Weekly interviews and overnight driving duties
Extreme physical hazing:
- Sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrow races
- Cold-weather exposure in underwear
- Lying in vomit-soaked grass
- Being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”
- Forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, peppercorns until vomiting, then repeated sprints
- The Nov 3 workout: 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, creed recitation under threat of expulsion
Other acts:
- Another pledge hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
- A pledge losing consciousness during early-morning workouts

Medical consequences:

Bermudez developed rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure
He passed brown urine, could not stand without help, and was hospitalized for four days
Lab tests showed critically high creatine kinase (CK) levels
Ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage and long-term physical/psychological harm

Institutional response:

Nov 6, 2025: Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters suspended the Beta Nu chapter
Nov 14, 2025: Chapter members voted to surrender their charter; chapter shut down
UH labeled the conduct “deeply disturbing”, promised disciplinary measures up to expulsion, and cooperation with law enforcement

Legal actions:

$10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit filed by Attorney911 (Ralph Manginello & Lupe Peña) on behalf of Bermudez
Defendants include:
- University of Houston
- UH System Board of Regents
- Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters
- Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu housing corporation
- 13 individual fraternity leaders/members

Why this matters for Houston-area families:

Shows that serious hazing is happening right now in Houston
Demonstrates the medical dangers of extreme physical hazing (rhabdomyolysis)
Highlights that both the university and national fraternity can be held accountable
Shows the importance of experienced legal representation in these complex cases

2016 Pi Kappa Alpha Case

Pledges allegedly deprived of sufficient food, water, and sleep during a multi-day event
One student suffered a lacerated spleen after being slammed onto a table
Chapter faced misdemeanor hazing charges and university suspension

Other incidents:

UH has taken disciplinary action against fraternities for behavior “likely to produce mental or physical discomfort,” including alcohol misuse and policy violations
These incidents have led to suspensions and probation for multiple chapters

How a UH Hazing Case Might Proceed for Houston Families

Involved agencies:

UH Police Department for on-campus incidents
Houston Police Department for off-campus incidents
Harris County courts would likely handle civil lawsuits

Potential defendants:

Individual students involved in the hazing
The local chapter of the fraternity/sorority
The national fraternity/sorority organization
The University of Houston and UH System Board of Regents
Property owners/landlords of fraternity houses or event venues

Key considerations for Houston families:

Prior incidents at the same chapter can show pattern evidence
University records may reveal prior warnings or disciplinary actions
Medical records documenting injuries are critical evidence
Group chats and social media can provide powerful documentation of hazing

What UH Students & Parents Should Do

For families in American Samoa and across the Houston area:

Know how to report hazing at UH:
- Dean of Students: (832) 842-6183
- UH Police Department: (713) 743-3333 (emergencies) or (713) 743-0600 (non-emergency)
- Online reporting: https://www.uh.edu/dos/report/
Document everything immediately:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, and social media messages
- Photograph injuries from multiple angles over several days
- Save physical evidence (clothing, objects used in hazing)
- Write down names, dates, times, and what happened
Seek medical attention:
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Tell medical providers you were hazed so it’s documented
- Request copies of all medical records
Preserve evidence of prior incidents:
- Check UH’s public records for prior disciplinary actions
- Look for news reports about previous hazing incidents
- Talk to other families who may have experienced similar issues
Consult an experienced hazing attorney:
- Houston-based attorneys understand local courts and procedures
- They can help uncover prior incidents and internal university files
- They know how to navigate insurance coverage disputes
- Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation
Understand your legal options:
- Criminal reporting to UHPD or HPD
- Civil lawsuit for damages
- Title IX complaint if sexual harassment was involved
- Clery Act reporting for transparency

Texas A&M University

Campus & Culture Snapshot

Texas A&M University is known for its strong traditions, including the Corps of Cadets program. The university has a large student body with a significant Greek life presence. For American Samoa families in the College Station area and across Texas, Texas A&M is a popular choice due to its academic reputation and strong sense of community.

The Corps of Cadets, in particular, has a tradition-heavy, military-style environment that can create unique hazing risks. Many American Samoa students are drawn to the Corps for its leadership opportunities and structure.

Official Hazing Policy & Reporting

Texas A&M’s hazing policy prohibits:

Any act that endangers physical or mental health
Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
Physical brutality
Sleep deprivation
Activities that cause excessive fatigue or mental distress

The policy applies to all student organizations, including Greek organizations and the Corps of Cadets.

Reporting channels:

Student Conduct Office
Corps of Cadets (for cadets)
Texas A&M University Police Department
Anonymous reporting through the university’s “Tell Somebody” system

Documented Incidents & Responses

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Lawsuit (2021)

Pledges alleged being covered in substances including an industrial-strength cleaner
The substances caused severe chemical burns requiring emergency skin graft surgeries
Fraternity was suspended by the university
Pledges filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages
Case outcome not publicly disclosed, highlighting the confidentiality of many settlements

Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023)

A cadet alleged degrading hazing including:
- Being bound between beds in a “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth
- Simulated sexual acts
- Verbal abuse and humiliation
The cadet sought over $1 million in damages
Texas A&M stated it handled the matter under its rules and procedures
Case outcome not widely publicized

Other incidents:

Texas A&M has disciplined multiple Greek organizations for hazing violations
The university has implemented stricter oversight of Greek life following incidents
Corps of Cadets has faced scrutiny for its tradition-based culture and discipline practices

How a Texas A&M Hazing Case Might Proceed

Involved agencies:

Texas A&M University Police Department for on-campus incidents
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office for off-campus incidents
Brazos County courts would likely handle civil lawsuits

Potential defendants:

Individual cadets or fraternity/sorority members
The local chapter of the organization
The national fraternity/sorority (if applicable)
Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System
Corps of Cadets leadership (for cadet cases)
Property owners/landlords

Key considerations for College Station families:

Corps cases may involve unique military-style traditions and discipline
Greek life cases often involve alcohol and physical hazing
Prior incidents at the same organization can show pattern evidence
University records may reveal prior warnings or disciplinary actions

What Texas A&M Students & Parents Should Do

For families in American Samoa, College Station, and across Texas:

Know how to report hazing at Texas A&M:
- Student Conduct Office: (979) 847-7272
- Texas A&M University Police Department: (979) 845-2345 (emergencies) or (979) 845-2468 (non-emergency)
- Corps of Cadets (for cadet issues): (979) 845-1238
- Anonymous reporting: https://studentlife.tamu.edu/sco/tell-somebody/
Understand the unique risks in Corps of Cadets:
- Military-style discipline can create power imbalances
- “Traditions” may be used to justify hazing
- Physical endurance tests can be particularly dangerous
Document everything:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, and social media
- Photograph injuries and hazing locations
- Save physical evidence and receipts
- Write detailed notes about what happened
Seek medical and psychological help:
- Physical injuries from hazing can be severe
- Psychological trauma from hazing can be long-lasting
- Document all medical visits and treatments
Consult an experienced hazing attorney:
- Texas A&M cases can be complex due to the Corps structure
- Experienced attorneys understand both Greek life and military-style organizations
- They can help navigate university disciplinary processes
- Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation
Understand your legal options:
- Criminal reporting to campus or local police
- Civil lawsuit for damages
- Title IX complaint if sexual harassment was involved
- Military justice system (for Corps cases)

University of Texas at Austin (UT)

Campus & Culture Snapshot

The University of Texas at Austin is a large public university with a significant Greek life presence. UT is known for its academic excellence and vibrant student life. For American Samoa families across Texas, UT Austin is a popular choice due to its reputation and wide range of programs.

UT has one of the most transparent hazing reporting systems in Texas, publishing detailed information about hazing violations and disciplinary actions online.

Official Hazing Policy & Reporting

UT’s hazing policy prohibits:

Any act that endangers physical or mental health
Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
Physical brutality or paddling
Sleep deprivation
Activities that cause excessive fatigue or mental distress

The policy applies to all student organizations, including Greek organizations, spirit groups, and athletic teams.

Reporting channels:

Dean of Students Office
Office of the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
UT Police Department
Anonymous reporting through the university’s system

UT maintains a public hazing violations page that lists organizations, dates, conduct, and sanctions.

Documented Incidents & Responses

UT’s public hazing violations page provides detailed information about incidents:

Pi Kappa Alpha (2023)

New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics
Found to be hazing
Chapter placed on probation and required to implement new hazing-prevention education

Other recent incidents:

Texas Wranglers (spirit organization) sanctioned for forced workouts and punishment-based practices
Multiple fraternities disciplined for alcohol-related hazing
Sororities sanctioned for “lineups” and other degrading practices

Why UT’s transparency matters for Texas families:

Shows that hazing is an ongoing issue at even the most prestigious Texas schools
Demonstrates that multiple organizations engage in hazing, not just fraternities
Provides valuable evidence for civil lawsuits by showing prior incidents and university knowledge

How a UT Austin Hazing Case Might Proceed

Involved agencies:

UT Police Department for on-campus incidents
Austin Police Department for off-campus incidents
Travis County courts would likely handle civil lawsuits

Potential defendants:

Individual students involved in the hazing
The local chapter of the organization
The national fraternity/sorority (if applicable)
The University of Texas at Austin and UT System Board of Regents
Property owners/landlords

Key considerations for Austin families:

UT’s public records can provide strong evidence of prior incidents
Pattern evidence can be particularly compelling in UT cases
Title IX may apply if sexual harassment or assault was involved
Clery Act requirements mean more transparency about incidents

What UT Austin Students & Parents Should Do

For families in American Samoa, Austin, and across Central Texas:

Check UT’s public hazing violations page:
- https://hazing.utexas.edu/
- Look for prior incidents involving your child’s organization
- Note the specific conduct and sanctions
Know how to report hazing at UT:
- Dean of Students: (512) 471-5017
- Office of the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity: (512) 471-2841
- UT Police Department: (512) 471-4441 (emergencies) or (512) 471-4441 (non-emergency)
- Anonymous reporting: https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct/reporting.php
Document everything:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, and social media
- Photograph injuries and hazing locations
- Save physical evidence and receipts
- Write detailed notes about what happened
Use UT’s resources:
- Counseling and Mental Health Center: (512) 471-3515
- Title IX Office: (512) 471-0419
- Student Emergency Services: (512) 471-5017
Consult an experienced hazing attorney:
- UT’s transparency provides valuable evidence for lawsuits
- Experienced attorneys know how to use public records effectively
- They understand Austin’s legal landscape
- Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation
Understand your legal options:
- Criminal reporting to campus or local police
- Civil lawsuit for damages
- Title IX complaint if sexual harassment was involved
- Clery Act reporting for transparency

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Campus & Culture Snapshot

Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas with a strong Greek life presence. SMU is known for its affluent student body and active social scene. For American Samoa families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, SMU offers a private university experience with strong academic programs.

Official Hazing Policy & Reporting

SMU’s hazing policy prohibits:

Any act that endangers physical or mental health
Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
Physical brutality or paddling
Sleep deprivation
Activities that cause excessive fatigue or mental distress

The policy applies to all student organizations, including Greek organizations.

Reporting channels:

Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards
SMU Police Department
Anonymous reporting through the “Real Response” system

Documented Incidents & Responses

Kappa Alpha Order (2017)

New members reportedly:
- Paddled
- Forced to drink alcohol
- Deprived of sleep
Chapter suspended
Restrictions on recruiting until around 2021

Other incidents:

SMU has disciplined multiple Greek organizations for hazing violations
The university has implemented stricter oversight of Greek life
SMU’s private status means less public information about incidents

How an SMU Hazing Case Might Proceed

Involved agencies:

SMU Police Department for on-campus incidents
Dallas Police Department for off-campus incidents
Dallas County courts would likely handle civil lawsuits

Potential defendants:

Individual students involved in the hazing
The local chapter of the organization
The national fraternity/sorority (if applicable)
Southern Methodist University
Property owners/landlords

Key considerations for Dallas families:

SMU’s private status may affect transparency
Title IX may apply if sexual harassment was involved
Dallas courts have experience with complex civil cases
Prior incidents may be harder to uncover due to private status

What SMU Students & Parents Should Do

For families in American Samoa, Dallas, and across North Texas:

Know how to report hazing at SMU:
- Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards: (214) 768-4563
- SMU Police Department: (214) 768-3333 (emergencies) or (214) 768-3388 (non-emergency)
- Anonymous reporting: https://www.smu.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentLife/FraternitySororityLife/Hazing
Understand SMU’s private status:
- Less public information may be available
- Internal investigations may be more opaque
- Legal action may be needed to uncover records
Document everything:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, and social media
- Photograph injuries and hazing locations
- Save physical evidence and receipts
- Write detailed notes about what happened
Use SMU’s resources:
- Counseling Services: (214) 768-2277
- Title IX Office: (214) 768-3601
- Student Affairs: (214) 768-4563
Consult an experienced hazing attorney:
- SMU’s private status requires experienced counsel
- Attorneys can help uncover internal records
- They understand Dallas’ legal landscape
- Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation
Understand your legal options:
- Criminal reporting to campus or local police
- Civil lawsuit for damages
- Title IX complaint if sexual harassment was involved

Baylor University

Campus & Culture Snapshot

Baylor University is a private Christian university in Waco with a strong religious identity. The university has faced significant scrutiny in recent years over its handling of sexual assault cases within the football program. For American Samoa families, Baylor offers a faith-based education with strong academic programs.

Official Hazing Policy & Reporting

Baylor’s hazing policy prohibits:

Any act that endangers physical or mental health
Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
Physical brutality or paddling
Sleep deprivation
Activities that cause excessive fatigue or mental distress

The policy applies to all student organizations, including Greek organizations and athletic teams.

Reporting channels:

Office of Student Conduct Administration
Baylor Police Department
Anonymous reporting through the university’s system

Documented Incidents & Responses

Baylor Baseball Hazing (2020)

14 baseball players suspended following a hazing investigation
Suspensions were staggered over the early season
Details of the hazing were not publicly disclosed

Other incidents:

Baylor has disciplined multiple Greek organizations for hazing violations
The university has implemented stricter oversight of Greek life
Baylor’s prior scandals may affect how it handles hazing cases

How a Baylor Hazing Case Might Proceed

Involved agencies:

Baylor Police Department for on-campus incidents
Waco Police Department for off-campus incidents
McLennan County courts would likely handle civil lawsuits

Potential defendants:

Individual students involved in the hazing
The local chapter of the organization
The national fraternity/sorority (if applicable)
Baylor University
Property owners/landlords

Key considerations for Waco families:

Baylor’s religious identity may affect how it handles hazing cases
Prior scandals may influence public perception and legal strategy
Private status means less public information about incidents
Athletic program cases may involve unique considerations

What Baylor Students & Parents Should Do

For families in American Samoa, Waco, and across Central Texas:

Know how to report hazing at Baylor:
- Office of Student Conduct Administration: (254) 710-1715
- Baylor Police Department: (254) 710-2222 (emergencies) or (254) 710-2222 (non-emergency)
- Anonymous reporting: https://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=935757
Understand Baylor’s unique context:
- Religious identity may affect how hazing is addressed
- Prior scandals may influence institutional responses
- Private status means less transparency
Document everything:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, and social media
- Photograph injuries and hazing locations
- Save physical evidence and receipts
- Write detailed notes about what happened
Use Baylor’s resources:
- Counseling Center: (254) 710-2467
- Title IX Office: (254) 710-8454
- Student Life: (254) 710-1311
Consult an experienced hazing attorney:
- Baylor’s religious context requires sensitive handling
- Prior scandals may affect legal strategy
- Experienced attorneys understand Waco’s legal landscape
- Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation
Understand your legal options:
- Criminal reporting to campus or local police
- Civil lawsuit for damages
- Title IX complaint if sexual harassment was involved

Fraternities & Sororities: Campus-Specific + National Histories

Why National Histories Matter for Texas Families

Many fraternities and sororities at UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, and Baylor are part of national organizations with headquarters that:

Set policies and training programs
Receive dues from local chapters
Supervise and monitor chapters
Have thick anti-hazing manuals because they’ve seen deaths and catastrophic injuries in the past

When a Texas chapter repeats the same script that got another chapter shut down or sued in another state, that can show foreseeability and support legal claims against the national organization.

Organization Mapping: Major Fraternities and Sororities at Texas Schools

Here’s a snapshot of some major organizations present at Texas universities and their national hazing histories:

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / Pike)

Who they are: One of the largest fraternities, known as “Pike”
Texas presence: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor
National hazing history:

Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning during Big/Little event; multiple criminal convictions; $10M+ in settlements
Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025): Current case involving severe physical hazing resulting in rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure; $10M lawsuit filed
Multiple other alcohol-related deaths and injuries at chapters nationwide

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows a pattern of dangerous Big/Little events
Demonstrates that national organization had prior notice of risks
UH case shows Pike is currently active in serious Texas hazing

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

Who they are: Known as “SAE,” one of the oldest fraternities
Texas presence: UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU
National hazing history:

University of Alabama (2023): Pledge suffered traumatic brain injury during hazing; lawsuit filed
Texas A&M (2021): Pledges suffered severe chemical burns from industrial-strength cleaner; lawsuit filed
UT Austin: Multiple disciplinary actions for alcohol-related hazing
Multiple alcohol-related deaths at chapters nationwide

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows pattern of physical and chemical hazing
Demonstrates that Texas chapters have recent serious incidents
Chemical burns case shows creative and dangerous hazing methods

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)

Who they are: Known as “Phi Delt”
Texas presence: UH, Texas A&M, UT, Baylor
National hazing history:

Max Gruver (LSU, 2017): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning during “Bible study” drinking game; led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act
Multiple alcohol-related deaths and injuries at chapters nationwide

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows pattern of “Bible study” drinking games
Demonstrates that alcohol hazing can be fatal
Louisiana law shows legislative response to Phi Delt hazing

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)

Who they are: Known as “Pi Kapp”
Texas presence: UH, Texas A&M, SMU
National hazing history:

Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning during Big/Little event; FSU temporarily suspended all Greek life
Multiple alcohol-related deaths and injuries at chapters nationwide

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows pattern of dangerous Big/Little events
Demonstrates that universities take drastic action after Pi Kapp deaths
UH case shows current serious hazing in Texas

Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ)

Who they are: Known as “KA,” has historical ties to the South
Texas presence: Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor
National hazing history:

SMU (2017): Chapter suspended for paddling, forced drinking, sleep deprivation
Multiple disciplinary actions at Texas chapters
Pattern of physical and alcohol hazing nationwide

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows pattern of physical hazing in Texas
Demonstrates that private universities like SMU also have hazing issues
Paddling cases show traditional physical hazing is still occurring

Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)

Who they are: One of the largest fraternities
Texas presence: UH, Texas A&M, UT, Baylor
National hazing history:

College of Charleston (2024): Pledge suffered severe hazing including physical beatings; family received more than $10 million in damages
UT Arlington (2020): Pledge hospitalized with alcohol poisoning; lawsuit settled
Multiple alcohol-related incidents at Texas chapters

Why this matters for Texas families:

Shows pattern of physical hazing
Demonstrates that juries award substantial damages for severe hazing
UT Arlington case shows Texas chapters have recent incidents

How National Histories Affect Texas Cases

Pattern evidence is powerful in court:

When a Texas chapter repeats the same hazing that caused death or injury in another state, it shows the national organization knew or should have known the risks
Courts can consider whether nationals:
- Meaningfully enforced anti-hazing policies
- Responded aggressively enough to prior incidents
- Provided adequate training and oversight

This affects:

Settlement leverage: Nationals may settle earlier when faced with pattern evidence
Insurance coverage disputes: Insurers may be more likely to cover claims when pattern evidence shows prior notice
Punitive damages: In some states, pattern evidence can support punitive damages claims

For Texas families:

Your child’s case may be stronger if the same organization has a history of hazing
Experienced hazing attorneys know how to uncover and use this pattern evidence
National organizations have deep pockets and should be held accountable

Building a Case: Evidence, Damages, Strategy

The Critical Role of Evidence in Hazing Cases

In hazing cases, evidence is everything. Universities and fraternities will often:

Deny knowledge of hazing
Claim the victim “consented”
Destroy or hide evidence
Pressure witnesses to stay silent

That’s why preserving and collecting evidence is the most important thing you can do in the first 48 hours after a hazing incident.

Digital Communications: The #1 Source of Evidence

Why digital evidence is so powerful:

Group chats and DMs show planning, intent, and knowledge
They reveal who was involved and what they said
They document what actually happened from multiple perspectives
Digital forensics can often recover deleted messages

Platforms to preserve:

GroupMe (most common for fraternities/sororities)
iMessage / SMS group texts
WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
Discord servers
Slack workspaces
Fraternity/sorority-specific apps
Instagram DMs
Snapchat messages and stories
TikTok comments and DMs
Facebook Messenger

How to screenshot properly:

Capture the full thread with:
- Sender names and profile pictures visible
- Timestamps visible
- Enough context (messages before and after)
Don’t crop excessively
Save in native resolution (don’t compress)
Back up immediately to cloud storage or email

If messages are disappearing (Snapchat, Instagram vanish mode, auto-delete):

Screenshot as soon as you see them
Use screen recording for multiple messages
Note in a separate document: date, time, who sent, what it said

Photos & Videos

Injuries:

Photograph immediately after incident (before swelling goes down, bruises fade)
Take multiple angles and close-ups
Place a coin, ruler, or hand next to injury for scale
Photograph again over several days to document progression
Have someone else photograph you (stronger as evidence)

Locations:

Where hazing occurred (house, specific room, off-campus venue)
Any visible signs (alcohol, paddles, broken furniture, vomit, etc.)

Events:

If safe to do so, capture video of:
- Hazing in progress
- Admissions or discussions by members
Do NOT put yourself in danger to get video

Internal Organization Documents

These documents can be obtained through discovery in a lawsuit:

Pledge manuals and initiation scripts
“Traditions” lists and ritual descriptions
Emails and texts from officers about hazing
Risk management files
Training materials
National policy manuals

These documents can show:

What the organization officially prohibits
What they actually teach members to do
Whether they enforce their own policies

University Records

These can be obtained through public records requests or discovery:

Prior conduct files for the same organization
Probation/suspension records
Incident reports to campus police
Clery reports (annual safety statistics)
Internal emails among administrators
Title IX complaints (if applicable)

These records can show:

Whether the university knew or should have known about hazing
Whether they responded appropriately to prior incidents
Whether they enforced their own policies

Medical and Psychological Records

Critical for proving damages:

Seek medical care immediately if injured or intoxicated
Tell medical providers you were hazed so it’s documented:
- “I was forced to drink by my fraternity”
- “I was beaten during a pledge event”
- “I was deprived of food and sleep for three days”
Request copies of all records:
- ER report, ambulance report
- Lab results (blood alcohol, toxicology, kidney function if rhabdomyolysis)
- Imaging (X-rays, CT, MRI)
- Discharge instructions
Follow up with primary care or specialists to document ongoing effects
See a mental health professional:
- Psychologist or psychiatrist can diagnose PTSD, depression, anxiety
- Therapy records document emotional harm (critical for non-economic damages)

Physical Evidence

Clothing worn during hazing (may have blood, vomit, chemical stains)
Objects used in hazing (paddles, props, bottles)
Receipts for forced purchases (alcohol, costumes, gifts for older members)
Pledge packets or manuals

Do NOT:

Wash clothing before photographing/storing
Return paddles or objects to the organization

Witness Information

Who to identify:

Other pledges (may be afraid to talk, but many will cooperate once case is filed)
Roommates, friends, significant others who noticed changes
RAs or hall mates who saw you coming/going at odd hours
Bartenders or venue staff who saw the event
Former members who quit or were expelled (often willing to testify)
Emergency responders (EMTs, hospital staff) who saw immediate aftermath

Document:

Full names, phone numbers, email addresses
What each person saw or knows

Damages: What Texas Families Can Recover

Hazing can cause profound physical, emotional, and financial harm. Texas law allows victims and families to recover compensation for these damages.

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Financial Losses)

Medical Expenses:

Past medical bills:
- Emergency room visits
- Ambulance transport
- Hospitalization (ICU, surgery, inpatient care)
- Medications
- Medical equipment (crutches, wheelchair, etc.)
Future medical expenses:
- Ongoing therapy (physical, occupational, speech)
- Psychiatric care and medications
- Future surgeries or treatments
- Life care plans for catastrophic injuries (cases like Danny Santulli where victim needs 24/7 care for life)

Lost Income & Earning Capacity:

Lost wages:
- Time off work for victim or parent caring for victim
Lost educational opportunities:
- Tuition/fees for semesters missed due to withdrawal or medical leave
- Lost scholarships (academic, athletic, Greek-based)
- Delayed graduation = delayed entry into workforce
Diminished future earning capacity:
- If victim has permanent disability (brain injury, PTSD affecting ability to work)
- Expert economists calculate lifetime earnings loss

Other Economic Losses:

Property damage (car, phone, personal items destroyed during hazing)
Relocation costs (transferring to different school to escape trauma)

Non-Economic Damages (Subjective, But Legally Compensable)

Physical Pain & Suffering:

Pain from injuries (broken bones, burns, internal injuries)
Ongoing pain from permanent injuries
Loss of physical abilities (can’t play sports, walk without pain, etc.)

Emotional Distress & Psychological Harm:

Diagnosed conditions:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Suicidal ideation or attempts
Unquantifiable harm:
- Humiliation, shame, loss of dignity
- Fear, nightmares, flashbacks
- Loss of trust in people and institutions
- Survivor’s guilt (if friends were also hazed or if someone died)

Loss of Enjoyment of Life:

Can no longer participate in activities they loved
Withdrawal from college experience
Relationship damage (friendships, romantic relationships strained or ended)
Loss of educational experience (what they came to college for)

Reputational Harm:

If hazing was publicized, victim may face:
- Social stigma (“the kid who got hazed”)
- Difficulty transferring or getting jobs if incident is Googleable

Wrongful Death Damages (For Families)

When hazing results in death, surviving family members can recover:

Economic Losses:

Funeral and burial costs
Loss of financial support:
- If the deceased would have contributed to family income or support for younger siblings
- Calculated over deceased’s expected lifetime

Non-Economic Losses:

Loss of companionship, love, and society (for parents, siblings, spouse/partner)
Grief and emotional suffering of family members
Loss of guidance and counsel (especially for younger siblings who lost an older role model)
Parents’ and siblings’ mental health treatment (therapy, counseling for traumatic loss)

Note: In Texas, only certain family members can bring wrongful death claims (spouse, children, parents; sometimes siblings depending on facts).

Punitive Damages (When Available)

Purpose: Punish defendants for especially reckless, willful, or malicious conduct; deter future hazing.

When courts/juries award them:

Defendant had prior warnings and ignored them
Hazing was particularly cruel or degrading
Defendant tried to cover up or lied under oath
Defendant showed callous indifference to known risks

In Texas:

Punitive damages are available but capped in many cases
Strategy: Argue gross negligence or intentional conduct to maximize exposure

How Recovery Works in Practice

Settlement vs. Trial

Most cases settle (confidential terms, but some public amounts like Foltz $10M, Gruver $6.1M)
Trials are rare but can result in larger verdicts and public accountability

How Settlement Funds Are Used

Immediate needs:
- Pay medical bills
- Replace lost income
- Cover funeral costs
Long-term care:
- Fund ongoing therapy, medications, life care for catastrophic injuries
- Set up trusts for victims who can’t manage funds (severe brain injury)
Educational continuity:
- Pay for victim to transfer and complete degree elsewhere
- Replace lost scholarships
Legacy & advocacy:
- Many families use settlements to create foundations or scholarships in victim’s name
- Examples:
  - Aware Awake Alive (Carson Starkey family)
  - Max Gruver Foundation
- Public advocacy prevents future deaths and honors victim’s memory

Accountability Beyond Money

Institutional reform:
- Settlements often include consent decrees requiring universities or fraternities to implement specific anti-hazing programs
Chapter closure / org bans:
- Court-ordered or settlement-condition permanent removal of chapter
Public transparency:
- Some families insist on public disclosure of settlement terms to raise awareness

Non-Financial Recovery (Often As Important As Money)

Vindication: Public acknowledgment that victim was harmed and it wasn’t their fault
Accountability: Seeing individuals and institutions held responsible
Preventing future harm: Knowing the case led to policy changes, education, or closure of dangerous chapter
Emotional closure: For some families, the process of litigation helps process grief and trauma

Practical Guides & FAQs

For Parents: Recognizing & Responding to Hazing

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed

Physical signs:

Unexplained bruises, burns, cuts, or injuries (especially if excuses don’t add up)
Extreme fatigue, exhaustion beyond normal college stress
Weight loss or gain (from food/water restriction or stress)
Sleep deprivation (constant late nights, calls at 3 AM, inability to sleep)
Injuries to hands, back, legs from paddling or forced exercise
Chemical burns, rashes, or skin damage
Signs of alcohol poisoning or drug use (even if child doesn’t normally drink/use drugs)

Behavioral & emotional changes:

Sudden secrecy about fraternity/sorority activities (“I can’t talk about it”)
Withdrawal from family, old friends, or non-Greek activities
Personality changes: anxiety, depression, irritability, anger
Defensive when asked about the organization
Fear of “getting in trouble” or “letting the chapter down”
Sudden obsession with pleasing older members
Talking about “just having to get through this” or “everyone did it before me”

Academic red flags:

Grades dropping suddenly
Missing classes or falling asleep in class
Skipping exams or assignments to attend “mandatory” events
Losing scholarships or academic standing

Financial red flags:

Unexpected large expenses (forced purchases, “fines,” dues far exceeding what was advertised)
Buying excessive alcohol or items for older members
Overdrafts, maxed credit cards, requests for money without clear explanation

Digital/social behavior:

Constant phone use for group chat monitoring
Anxiety when phone buzzes or pings
Deleting messages or clearing browser history obsessively
Receiving calls/texts at all hours demanding immediate response
Social media posts showing humiliating or concerning activities
Geo-location tracking apps newly installed (Find My Friends, Life360 demanded by the org)

Questions to Ask (Non-Confrontationally)

“How are things going with [fraternity/sorority]? Are you enjoying it?”
“Have they been respectful of your time for classes and sleep?”
“What do they ask you to do as a new member?”
“Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable or that you wish you didn’t have to do?”
“Have you seen anyone get hurt, or have you been hurt?”
“Do you feel like you can leave if you want to, or would there be consequences?”
“Are they asking you to keep secrets from me or the university?”

If your child opens up, listen without judgment. If they shut down, don’t force it—but monitor closely and stay ready to intervene.

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing

Immediate safety:

If your child is in physical danger (intoxicated, injured, being threatened), call 911 or campus police immediately.
Get them medical attention; prioritize their health over “getting in trouble.”

Document everything:

Write down dates, times, and what your child told you (contemporaneous notes are powerful evidence).
If your child shows you texts, group chats, or photos, screenshot them immediately or ask permission to photograph their phone screen.
Take photos of any visible injuries.
Save any physical items (damaged clothing, receipts for forced purchases, paddles or props if available).

Reporting:

Campus authorities: Contact the Dean of Students office, Office of Student Conduct, or campus police.
Local police: If hazing involved crimes (assault, sexual assault, furnishing alcohol to minor), you can file a police report with city/county PD.
University hotlines: Many schools have anonymous hazing hotlines or online reporting forms.
National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (anonymous, monitored 24/7).

Legal consultation:

Contact a lawyer experienced in hazing cases early, even if you’re not sure you want to file suit.
A lawyer can:
- Help you preserve evidence before it’s destroyed.
- Navigate university processes (which can be adversarial).
- Advise on criminal vs. civil options.
- Protect your child from pressure or retaliation.

What NOT to do:

Don’t confront the fraternity/sorority directly (they may destroy evidence or retaliate).
Don’t sign anything from the university or insurance company without legal advice.
Don’t post details on public social media before consulting a lawyer (can compromise case).
Don’t let the university convince you “this is being handled internally” if you want accountability beyond campus discipline.

48-Hour Action Checklist for Parents

HOUR 1-6 (IMMEDIATE CRISIS):

✅ Medical: If injured or intoxicated, get to ER immediately
✅ Safety: Remove child from dangerous situation
✅ Evidence: Screenshot any messages they show you; photograph visible injuries
✅ Notes: Write down everything they tell you (date, time, what happened, who was there)
✅ Call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate legal guidance

HOUR 6-24 (EVIDENCE PRESERVATION):

✅ Digital: Help child preserve all group chats, DMs, texts (do NOT delete anything)
✅ Physical: Secure clothing, receipts, objects used in hazing
✅ Medical records: Request copies of all ER/hospital records
✅ Witnesses: Write down names and contact info for other pledges, bystanders
✅ University: Note any communications from school (emails, calls, meetings) but do NOT respond yet

HOUR 24-48 (STRATEGIC DECISIONS):

✅ Legal consultation: Speak with experienced hazing attorney (Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911)
✅ Reporting decision: Decide whether to report to campus police, local police, Dean of Students (with lawyer’s guidance)
✅ University response: If school contacts you, refer them to your attorney
✅ Insurance: Do NOT talk to any insurance adjuster without lawyer present
✅ Evidence backup: Upload all screenshots and photos to cloud storage or email to yourself

WEEK ONE PRIORITIES:

✅ Medical follow-up: Continue documenting injuries; see specialists if needed; get psych evaluation if trauma present
✅ Evidence gathering: Attorney will begin subpoenaing records, obtaining deleted messages via forensics
✅ Witness interviews: Attorney will contact other pledges and witnesses
✅ Strategy session: Decide on criminal report, civil suit, both, or internal university process
✅ Protection: If retaliation occurs, document and report immediately

For Students: Self-Assessment & Safety Planning

Is This Hazing? Decision Guide

Ask yourself:

Am I being forced or pressured to do something I don’t want to do?
Would I do this if I had a real choice (no social consequences, no fear of being “cut”)?
Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
Would the university or my parents approve if they knew exactly what was happening?
Are older members making new members do things they don’t have to do themselves?
Is this “tradition” really about initiation / earning membership, or is it just fun for older members?
Am I being told to keep secrets, lie, or hide this from outsiders?

If you answered YES to any of these, it’s likely hazing.

Use the Three-Tier System:

Tier 1 (Subtle): Servitude, social control, deception, “optional” but actually mandatory → Still hazing.
Tier 2 (Harassment): Yelling, sleep deprivation, humiliation, forced uncomfortable activities → Illegal hazing.
Tier 3 (Violent): Forced drinking, beatings, sexual acts, dangerous tests → Serious crime; get help NOW.

How to Exit Safely

If you’re in immediate danger:

Call 911 or campus police.
Get to a safe location (your dorm, a friend’s place, a public area).
You will not get in trouble for calling for help in a medical emergency (most schools and Texas law have good-faith reporter protections).

If you want to quit / de-pledge:

You have the legal right to leave at any time, no matter what they told you.
Tell someone outside the org first (parent, RA, friend) so there’s a record.
Send an email or text to the chapter president / new member educator stating: “I am resigning my pledge/membership effective immediately.”
Do not go to “one last meeting” where they might pressure or retaliate.
If you fear retaliation, report that fear to the Dean of Students and campus police.

Protecting yourself from retaliation:

Document any threats or harassment (screenshots, recordings if legal, witnesses).
File a formal complaint with the university if you’re being stalked, harassed, or threatened.
In Texas, harassment and stalking are crimes; you can seek a protective order if necessary.

Evidence Collection (For Students)

While it’s happening or immediately after:

Screenshots of group chats:
- Capture full conversations with timestamps, participant names visible.
- Include messages before and after the hazing to show context.
- If messages are being deleted, screenshot as soon as you see them.
Voice memos / recordings:
- In Texas, you can legally record conversations you are a party to (one-party consent state).
- Record meetings, phone calls, or in-person interactions where hazing is discussed or ordered.
Photos / videos:
- Injuries: Take photos immediately, then again over several days to show progression.
- Locations: Photo of the house, room, or venue where hazing occurred.
- Objects: Paddles, alcohol bottles, props, costumes used in hazing.
Save everything digital:
- Don’t delete anything (texts, DMs, emails, social media posts) even if you’re embarrassed.
- Back up to cloud storage or email screenshots to yourself / a trusted family member.
Medical documentation:
- If you go to ER, student health, or urgent care, tell them you were hazed so it’s in the medical record.
- Request copies of all records.
Witness information:
- Names and contact info for other pledges, members, or bystanders who saw what happened.

Who to Trust / Where to Report

On campus:

Dean of Students or Office of Student Conduct (formal reporting; triggers investigation).
Title IX Coordinator (if hazing involved sexual harassment or assault).
Campus police (if crimes occurred).
Counseling center (for mental health support; conversations are generally confidential).
Trusted professor or academic advisor (can help you navigate university systems).

Off campus:

Local police (city PD or county sheriff) if hazing involved crimes.
National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (anonymous, 24/7).
Lawyer specializing in hazing cases (confidential consultation).

Who to be cautious with:

Fraternity/sorority advisors employed by the org (they may prioritize the org over you).
“Greek Life” office at some schools can be more focused on protecting the Greek system than individual students (varies by campus).
Friends still in the org (they may feel conflicted or report back to leadership).

Your Legal Rights in Texas

You cannot be punished for calling 911 or seeking medical help in an emergency, even if alcohol/drugs were involved (good-faith reporter immunity).
Hazing is a crime; you are the victim, not the perpetrator (even if you “agreed”).
You can file a civil lawsuit for damages even if no criminal charges are filed.
You can request a no-contact order through the university if you’re being harassed after reporting.

For Former Members / Witnesses

If you were once part of a hazing incident and now have regrets, you may feel caught between guilt and fear. Here’s what you should know:

Your testimony and evidence may prevent future harm and save lives.
You may want your own legal advice, but cooperating can be an important step toward accountability.
Lawyers can help navigate your role as a witness or potential co-defendant.

What to do if you were involved:

Preserve any evidence you have (screenshots, photos, videos, messages).
Write down everything you remember (dates, times, what happened, who was there).
Consider consulting a lawyer before talking to investigators or the university.
Know your rights – you can’t be forced to incriminate yourself, but you can choose to cooperate.
Understand that your testimony could help prevent future tragedies.

Remember:

You’re not alone – many former members struggle with guilt and fear.
Accountability is possible – your cooperation can make a difference.
Legal protections exist – experienced hazing attorneys can help you navigate this process.

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

MISTAKES THAT CAN RUIN YOUR HAZING CASE:

Letting your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence
- What parents think: “I don’t want them to get in more trouble”
- Why it’s wrong: Looks like a cover-up; can be obstruction of justice; makes case nearly impossible
- What to do instead: Preserve everything immediately, even embarrassing content
Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly
- What parents think: “I’m going to give them a piece of my mind”
- Why it’s wrong: They immediately lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses, and prepare defenses
- What to do instead: Document everything, then call a lawyer before any confrontation
Signing university “release” or “resolution” forms
- What universities do: Pressure families to sign waivers or “internal resolution” agreements
- Why it’s wrong: You may waive your right to sue; settlements are often far below case value
- What to do instead: Do NOT sign anything without an attorney reviewing it first
Posting details on social media before talking to a lawyer
- What families think: “I want people to know what happened”
- Why it’s wrong: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt credibility; can waive privilege
- What to do instead: Document privately; let your lawyer control public messaging
Letting your child go back to “one last meeting”
- What fraternities say: “Come talk to us before you do anything drastic”
- Why it’s wrong: They pressure, intimidate, or extract statements that hurt the case
- What to do instead: Once you’re considering legal action, all communication goes through your lawyer
Waiting “to see how the university handles it”
- What universities promise: “We’re investigating; let us handle this internally”
- Why it’s wrong: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statute of limitations runs, university controls narrative
- What to do instead: Preserve evidence NOW; consult lawyer immediately; university process ≠ real accountability
Talking to insurance adjusters without a lawyer
- What adjusters say: “We just need your statement to process the claim”
- Why it’s wrong: Recorded statements are used against you; early settlements are lowball
- What to do instead: Politely decline and say, “My attorney will contact you”

Short FAQ for Texas Families

Q: Can I sue a university for hazing in Texas?
A: Yes, under certain circumstances. Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity protections, but exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing individuals in personal capacity. Private universities (SMU, Baylor) have fewer immunity protections. Every case depends on specific facts—contact Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for case-specific analysis.

Q: Is hazing a felony in Texas?
A: It can be. Texas law classifies hazing as a Class B misdemeanor by default, but it becomes a state jail felony if the hazing causes serious bodily injury or death. Individual officers can also face charges for failing to report hazing.

Q: Can my child bring a case if they “agreed” to the initiation?
A: Yes. Texas Education Code § 37.155 explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Courts recognize that “consent” under peer pressure, power imbalance, and fear of exclusion is not true voluntary consent.

Q: How long do we have to file a hazing lawsuit?
A: Generally 2 years from the date of injury or death in Texas, but the “discovery rule” may extend this if the harm or its cause wasn’t immediately known. In cases involving cover-ups or fraud, the statute may be tolled (paused). Time is critical—evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and organizations destroy records. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately.

Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus or at a private house?
A: Location doesn’t eliminate liability. Universities and national fraternities can still be liable based on sponsorship, control, knowledge, and foreseeability. Many major hazing cases (Pi Delta Psi retreat, Sigma Pi unofficial house) occurred off-campus and still resulted in multi-million-dollar judgments.

Q: Will this be confidential, or will my child’s name be in the news?
A: Most hazing cases settle confidentially before trial. You can request sealed court records and confidential settlement terms. We prioritize your family’s privacy while pursuing accountability.

Q: How much is my hazing case worth?
A: Every case is unique. Factors include:

Severity of injuries (physical and psychological)
Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost earning capacity
Emotional distress and pain/suffering
Whether the hazing was particularly cruel or degrading
Whether there was a cover-up or delay in medical care
Prior incidents at the same organization
The financial resources of the defendants

While we can’t predict specific outcomes, Texas juries have awarded millions of dollars in hazing cases, including:

$10M+ in the Stone Foltz case
$6.1M in the Max Gruver case
$12.6M in the Chad Meredith case

Q: What if the fraternity says they have insurance?
A: Fraternities and universities often have insurance policies that may cover hazing claims. However, insurers frequently argue:

Hazing or intentional acts are excluded
The policy doesn’t cover certain defendants
The claim is outside policy limits

Experienced hazing attorneys know how to:

Identify all potential coverage sources
Navigate disputes about exclusions
Force insurers to defend cases
Pursue bad faith claims if insurers wrongfully deny coverage

Q: Should we report to the police or just the university?
A: You can do both. Reporting to the police can:

Create a public record of the incident
Potentially lead to criminal charges against individuals
Preserve evidence through police investigation

However, police investigations can take time, and not all hazing cases result in criminal charges. A civil lawsuit can proceed regardless of criminal outcomes and may provide more immediate accountability.

Q: What if my child was drinking underage? Will they get in trouble?
A: Texas law provides protections for good-faith reporters in medical emergencies. Many universities also have amnesty policies for students who call for help, even if they were drinking underage or involved in the hazing themselves. The priority should be your child’s health and safety.

Q: Can we sue the national fraternity, or just the local chapter?
A: You can sue both. National fraternities can be liable if they:

Knew or should have known about hazing at the local chapter
Failed to enforce their own anti-hazing policies
Provided inadequate training or oversight
Received prior complaints about hazing at the chapter

Pattern evidence from other chapters can be powerful in showing the national organization’s liability.

Q: What if the fraternity claims it was “just a tradition” or “not hazing”?
A: Courts look at conduct, not labels. If the behavior meets the legal definition of hazing (endangering mental or physical health for initiation/affiliation), calling it a “tradition” doesn’t change that. Many fraternities have tried this defense and lost.

Q: How long does a hazing lawsuit take?
A: Most cases settle within 1-3 years, but complex cases can take longer. Factors that affect timeline:

Whether the university or fraternity cooperates with evidence production
Whether there are criminal proceedings running simultaneously
The complexity of the injuries and damages
The number of defendants involved

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
A: Retaliation is illegal, and universities have policies against it. If retaliation occurs:

Document everything (screenshots, witness statements)
Report it to the university and campus police
Consider seeking a protective order

Experienced hazing attorneys can help protect your child from retaliation and hold those responsible accountable.

Q: Do we need a lawyer, or can we handle this ourselves?
A: You have the right to represent yourself, but hazing cases are complex and high-stakes. Universities and national fraternities have experienced defense attorneys and unlimited legal budgets. An experienced hazing attorney can:

Navigate the legal system and university processes
Uncover hidden evidence
Deal with insurance companies
Build a strong case for maximum compensation
Protect your family’s rights

Q: How much does a hazing lawyer cost?
A: The Manginello Law Firm handles hazing cases on a contingency fee basis. This means:

No upfront costs
No hourly fees
We only get paid if we win your case
Our fee is a percentage of the recovery

This makes legal representation accessible to families who couldn’t otherwise afford it.

About The Manginello Law Firm + Call to Action for American Samoa Families

Why Attorney911 for Texas Hazing Cases

When your family faces a hazing case, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions fight back—and how to win anyway.

For American Samoa families and families across Texas, The Manginello Law Firm offers unique qualifications for hazing cases:

Insurance Insider Advantage (Lupe Peña):

Former insurance defense attorney at a national firm
Knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value (and undervalue) hazing claims
Understands their delay tactics, coverage exclusion arguments, and settlement strategies
“We know their playbook because we used to run it.”

Complex Litigation Against Massive Institutions (Ralph Manginello):

One of the few Texas firms involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation
Federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
Not intimidated by national fraternities, universities, or their defense teams
“We’ve taken on billion-dollar corporations and won. We know how to fight powerful defendants.”

Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury Experience:

Proven track record in complex wrongful death cases with economist collaboration
Experience valuing lifetime care needs (brain injury, permanent disability cases)
“We don’t settle cheap. We build cases that force accountability.”

Criminal + Civil Hazing Expertise:

Ralph’s membership in Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)
Understands how criminal hazing charges interact with civil litigation
Can advise witnesses and former members with dual exposure

Investigative Depth:

Network of experts: medical, digital forensics, economists, psychologists
Experience obtaining hidden evidence (group chats, chapter records, university files)
“We investigate like your child’s life depends on it—because it does.”

From our Houston office, we serve families throughout Texas, including American Samoa and surrounding areas. We understand that hazing at Texas universities affects families across the region, whether your child attends school near American Samoa or at a major university hours away.

Our team has seen firsthand how fraternities, sororities, and universities operate behind closed doors. We know how to investigate modern hazing:

Obtaining deleted group chats and social media evidence
Subpoenaing national fraternity records showing prior incidents
Uncovering university files through discovery and public records requests
Working with digital forensics experts, medical experts, and psychologists

What makes hazing cases different is the power of the institutional defendants. Universities and national fraternities have:

Experienced defense lawyers
Unlimited legal budgets
Insurance companies fighting coverage
Public relations teams controlling narratives

That’s why you need The Manginello Law Firm—Texas hazing specialists who aren’t afraid to take on powerful institutions.

Call to Action for American Samoa Families

If you or your child experienced hazing at any Texas campus, we want to hear from you.

For families in American Samoa and throughout the surrounding region, hazing is a serious issue that demands experienced legal representation. Whether your child attends school near American Samoa or at a major Texas university, you have the right to answers and accountability.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen to what happened, explain your legal options, and help you decide on the best path forward.

What to expect in your free consultation:

We’ll listen to your story without judgment
Review any evidence you have (photos, texts, medical records)
Explain your legal options: criminal report, civil lawsuit, both, or neither
Discuss realistic timelines and what to expect
Answer your questions about costs (contingency fee – we don’t get paid unless we win)
No pressure to hire us on the spot – take time to decide
Everything you tell us is confidential

Clear contact information for American Samoa families:

Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
Cell: (713) 443-4781
Website: https://attorney911.com
Email: ralph@atty911.com

Spanish-language services:

Hablamos Español – Contact Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish
Servicios legales en español disponibles

Whether you’re in American Samoa or anywhere across Texas, if hazing has impacted your family, you don’t have to face this alone. The Manginello Law Firm is here to help.

Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas
Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
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