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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Behind Hazing: Expert warns of dangers in normalized hazing practices
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)— The recent investigations at Westhill High School have drawn comparisons to hazing tragedies from the past decade, raising questions about how deeply hazing has become the cultural norm. National Hazing Expert, Hank Nuwer, has spent almost 40 years diving into these cases. Nuwer says what happened was 'not a rite of passage — it was abuse.' Westhill boys lacrosse team will miss second game amid alleged hazing investigation 'It reminds me of the death of Chuck Stenzel at Alfred University,' said Nuwer, referring to a 1980s hazing death in NYS. 'This case was extreme. Putting someone in a trunk — that's not team bonding, it's dangerous.' Psychology professor at Le Moyne College, Rachel Dinero, who studies group behavior and trauma, said that hazing isn't just impulsive behavior; it's culturally acceptable. Dinero also acknowledged that hazing traditions are often passed down, and that the respected 'leaders' of teams, clubs, and Greek life become normalized. 'There's pressure to conform,' Dinero said. 'Even when individuals know it's wrong, they look around, see others doing it, and think it must be okay.' Dinero said that hazers often believe no one will get hurt, but in reality, victims don't know, and therefore, the aftermath can be just as damaging. The professor also notes that teens are more at risk than others since their brains are not fully developed. 'High school hazing often flies under the radar because victims are afraid to speak up. But just because we don't hear about it doesn't mean it isn't happening,' said Dinero. 'This is the kind of trauma that can lead to PTSD… Even if someone walks away physically unharmed, the emotional scars can last.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lady Vols defeat Eastern Kentucky in Midstate Classic
Lady Vols defeat Eastern Kentucky in Midstate Classic No. 7 Tennessee (26-4) defeated Eastern Kentucky (19-7), 8-0, Tuesday in the Midstate Classic at Ripley Sports Complex in Columbia, Tennessee. The Lady Vols led, 2-0, in the second inning after senior catcher Sophia Nugent hit a two-run home run. Nugent, who went 2-for-2, also hit a grand slam in the third inning against the Colonels. Destiny Rodriguez went 1-for-1. She recorded one RBI and scored one run for Tennessee, which collected six hits in the contest. Taylor Pannell also went 1-for-3 and scored one run. Tennessee pitchers Karlyn Pickens and Erin Nuwer combined for a one-hit shutout. Pickens (10-3) pitched four innings. She allowed one hit and three walks, while recording seven strikeouts. Pickens totaled 66 pitches., including 43 strikes, while Nuwer pitched one inning and recorded two strikeouts. Nuwer totaled 29 pitches, including 20 strikes, for Tennessee. The Lady Vols are now 14-0 all time against the Colonels. Tennessee will return to action Saturday, opening a three-game SEC series against Arkansas at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. First pitch for game No. 1 is slated for 5:30 p.m. EDT and the game will be televised by SEC Network. The Lady Vols enter the series against the Razorbacks with a 10-0 home record.
USA Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lady Vols total 10 hits in win against Notre Dame
Lady Vols total 10 hits in win against Notre Dame No. 6 Tennessee (3-1) recorded its third win of the 2025 softball season on Saturday. The Lady Vols defeated Notre Dame (0-3), 10-2, in the NFCA Leadoff Classic. The NFCA Leadoff Classic is taking place in Clearwater, Florida. Erin Nuwer started for the Lady Vols. She pitched 2.1 innings and totaled 44 pitches, including 28 strikes, against 13 batters. Nuwer recorded two strikeouts, while allowing one hit and two runs. Peyton Tanner (1-0) relieved Nuwer and recorded her first win of the season. She pitched 2.2 innings and totaled 33 pitches, including 23 strikes, against nine batters. Tanner allowed one hit and recorded one strikeout. Right fielder Taylor Pannell hit Tennessee's only home run in the contest. She hit a two-run home run in the second inning and led the Lady Vols in RBIs with three. Left fielder Saviya Morgan went 3-for-3 and led Tennessee in hits. She totaled two RBIs and one run against the Fighting Irish.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Erin Nuwer makes history in Tennessee debut
Tennessee is competing in the NFCA Leadoff Classic to open its 2025 softball season. The Lady Vols recorded their first win of the season against Bethune-Cookman on Friday. Tennessee defeated the Wildcats in a run-rule, five-inning contest, 10-0, in Clearwater, Florida. Freshman pitcher Erin Nuwer (1-0) pitched a five-inning no-hitter for the Lady Vols. She allowed one walk and recorded eight strikeouts. Nuwer totaled 75 pitches, including 48 strikes, against 16 batters. Friday was Nuwer's first start for Tennessee. She joins former Lady Vol Monica Abbott as the only Tennessee pitchers to record a no-hitter in their debut. Nuwer also pitched the 59th no-hitter in Tennessee program history. PHOTOS: Monica Abbott through the years Nuwer is from Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York. This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Erin Nuwer makes history in Tennessee debut
USA Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Erin Nuwer makes history in Tennessee debut
Tennessee is competing in the NFCA Leadoff Classic to open its 2025 softball season. The Lady Vols recorded their first win of the season against Bethune-Cookman on Friday. Tennessee defeated the Wildcats in a run-rule, five-inning contest, 10-0, in Clearwater, Florida. Freshman pitcher Erin Nuwer (1-0) pitched a five-inning no-hitter for the Lady Vols. She allowed one walk and recorded eight strikeouts. Nuwer totaled 75 pitches, including 48 strikes, against 16 batters. Friday was Nuwer's first start for Tennessee. She joins former Lady Vol Monica Abbott as the only Tennessee pitchers to record a no-hitter in their debut. Nuwer also pitched the 59th no-hitter in Tennessee program history. PHOTOS: Monica Abbott through the years Nuwer is from Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York.
