With only a few days before homecoming, Fort Valley State has suspended the Blue Machine Marching band pending a hazing investigation. The news was first reported by Carlos Stephens of WGXA via his Facebook account.

“ JUST IN: Earlier today we received a tip about the Fort Valley State band being under investigation due to allegations of hazing. We reached to the university and here’s what they told us.

‘Fort Valley State University has directed the Blue Machine Marching Band to suspend all activity, due to allegations of hazing. FVSU takes acts of hazing and allegations of hazing seriously and the matter is being investigated. The safety and well-being of our students and Wildcat community are always our top priority. We cannot confirm if it will impact homecoming as it depends on

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