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Members of the Syracuse University color guard faced sanctions including probation and education over winter break following a hazing incident in August, according to SU’s Hazing Awareness Hub.

During an off-campus initiation-style event on Aug. 31, members reportedly participated in marching, alcohol consumption and “pole-hit” activities, the report states.

Although involved members were charged in December and faced disciplinary action, the greater organization was not charged, according to the report.

SU’s color guard did not respond to The Daily Orange’s request for comment.

The hazing report is the first incident posted on the university’s new Campus Hazing Transparency Report. As of July 1, 2025, the university will post information regarding any hazing violations by student organizations to the page in compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, according to the website. Hazing violations will remain on public record for at least five years after the incident.

However, the website will only include reports where organizations are officially found responsible of violating the Student Conduct Code and the University’s Anti-Hazing policy.

The Hazing Awareness Hub also lists other organizations currently banned from operating at SU due to previous hazing incidents, including several Greek life organizations and club sports teams.

Students can access hazing report forms and other resources through the website.

Published on January 21, 2026 at 10:51 pm