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The UW Marching Band, accused of hazing, barred from performing at tonight's game.

althouse.blogspot.com » 2008 » October » 4th » The UW Marching Band, accused of hazing, barred from performing at tonight's game.

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The report doesn't say exactly what happened: [UW-Madison Band Director Mike] Leckrone found out about the allegations at 3:45 p.m. Friday afternoon and informed the members of the suspension at around 4:30 p.m. .... The band has a history of hazing. ... Leckrone said the allegations Friday were very similar to those in 2006. The 2006 incidents included: demeaning and abusive demands for younger … Continue Reading »

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