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FAMU President Resigns Amid Robert Champion Hazing Scandal

Posted on July 11, 2012 by KollegeKidd Staff

The president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University has resigned amid a hazing scandal resulting from the death of marching band member Robert Champion. Continue reading →

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Suspects to be Charged in FAMU Robert Champion Hazing Case, Parents Call it “BitterSweet”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kollege Kidd

Suspects in the Florida A&M University band member Robert Champion hazing homicide case are expected to be charged. At least five separate cases reportedly have been prepared. Continue reading →

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FAMU Emails Show Hazing Major Problem at University

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Kollege Kidd

Hazing at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was never an isolated incident with the Robert Champion case. It has been a continuous problem at the university, according to hundreds of pages of records obtained by The Associated Press and Tallahassee Democrat. Continue reading →

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Fired Band Director Says He Was Made the “ScapeGoat”

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Kollege Kidd

Julian White, fired band director of Florida A&M’s “Marching 100,” said his warnings on hazing were ignored by university leaders. White, 71, said he has been made the scapegoat for the death of Robert Champion, a FAMU band member who died on Nov. 19. Continue reading →

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