How to Prevent
The fight against hazing is everyone's responsibility. These tips help students and community members know how to recognize, respond to, and proactively prevent hazing.
Speak Up
The first step to ending hazing is to identify it and make your voice heard. Ask specific, clarifying questions if you see something that could be considered hazing.
Questions you can ask
“I noticed you missed last night's meeting. You look tired and in pain—is everything ok?”
“I saw you wearing a funny outfit in class today. Did someone force you to wear that?”
“You haven't turned in your homework and your grades dropped. What's going on?”
“Why do you have so many bruises on you? Did someone hit you?”
“How did that symbol appear on your skin? Were you branded?”
“We haven't seen you in a few weeks. Are you being forced to self-isolate?”
Remember, these conversations are always situational and contextual. You're more likely to get an honest response if the person trusts you. Even if they insist they aren't being hazed, hazing occurs with and without the victim's consent.
Hazing Prevention Training
Complete the free online Vector Solutions LMS training for hazing prevention. The full course is approximately 27 minutes long.
Alternate Activities
There are many ways for members of a social organization to bond without hazing. Select a category below for places and ideas in the Lincoln Parish area.
Outdoors & nature
Trails, swimming, biking, picnics
Camping, hiking, lake activities
Public art in the city center
Seasonal produce and outdoor events — confirm hours seasonally
Rock climbing or bouldering — search climbing gyms in Ruston or Monroe
Group nature photo challenge — pick a trail or downtown route together
Outdoor yoga or stretching — organize at a public park (check park rules first)
Arts & culture
Sports heritage — verify hours before you go
Historic site near Dubach
Campus art shows, lectures, and student programs — see the university calendar
Workshops and community programs
International or cultural nights — watch Student Life and student organization listings
Service & community
Volunteer or shop together — confirm the schedule
And other Ruston-area events
Community clean-ups or park beautification — partner with local government or nonprofits
Service projects — contact churches, food pantries, or nonprofits in Ruston
Food drives and charity events — coordinate with campus groups or local charities
Food & social
Small-group restaurant crawl
In Ruston or Grambling
Group cooking or baking night — use farmers market or grocery ingredients
Plan a walking dessert tour
Games & fitness
In the Ruston area
In Monroe — a short drive from campus
Game night — board games, trivia, or team competitions on campus
Near Ruston
Group fitness — campus recreation or local studios (Zumba, spin, kickboxing)
Intramural scrimmages — volleyball, soccer, basketball through university recreation
Scavenger hunt — design one across GSU campus or downtown Ruston
Events & entertainment
Regional festivals and what's happening locally
Baseball, football, basketball, and more
Community art nights or craft workshops — watch city and campus calendars