The allegations come as a hazing incident in the men’s soccer program has led the University to cancel all of that team’s games for the entire 2012-13 academic year. HSU officials stress that they take issues of hazing very seriously, and hope that the firm punishment will send a clear message to all students that hazing is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
The investigation of the women’s soccer team is focused on a recent off-campus party. Disciplinary action could range from written warnings to expulsion.
HSU’s Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs has taken the lead role in the investigation, with close cooperation from Intercollegiate Athletics.
Hazing is both illegal and violates the student and athletic codes of conduct. Student-athletes receive education on hazing, and are frequently reminded that it is not tolerated.
As with the men’s soccer team, the University will make public general information about any disciplinary action. If there are individual sanctions, they will remain confidential.