Story Created:
Oct 9, 2008
Story Updated:
Oct 9, 2008
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More: UW Dean of Students' Letter
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean of Students has sent letters to the parents of all UW Marching Band members, detailing some of the hazing accusations the school is investigating.
The accusations include students being sexually fondled against their will.
The letter, written by Dean of Students Lori Berquam, says there is a concern students may have been placed in unsafe situations, or experience a hazing like atmosphere.
The letter lists four accusations: sexual fondling, being forced into drinking beer, eat something disgusting or have their hair cut in a non-flattering way.
Berquam stated they would continue to interview all members of the band, and they would continue their investigation.
The university suspended the entire band last week, and for the first time in decades, the band didn't play at a home game last Saturday, during the Badgers-Ohio State Buckeyes game.
So far, there is no announcement of whether the band will perform at Saturday night's Badgers-Penn State game.