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  • loaded language: 'Splattered With Condiments and Liquids'
  • loaded language: 'litter-covered basement'
  • framing: The headline foregrounds the vivid hazing allegation
  • framing: The description emphasizes unpleasant scene details, including the heat setting and litter
  • vague attribution: officials said

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Police Discover 30 Fraternity Pledges in Basement During Hazing Investigation

Police in Madison, Wisconsin, found 30 fraternity pledges in a basement during a hazing investigation prompted by an anonymous tip. The basement was littered with debris and had a thermostat set to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

Our neutral summary

Police in Madison, Wisconsin, found 30 fraternity pledges in a basement during a hazing investigation prompted by an anonymous tip. The basement was littered with debris and had a thermostat set to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 22/100
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Inflammatory language 80/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'Splattered With Condiments and Liquids'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'litter-covered basement'
  • ✕ framing: The headline foregrounds the vivid hazing allegation
  • ✕ framing: The description emphasizes unpleasant scene details, including the heat setting and litter
  • ✕ vague attribution: officials said

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

30 College Students Splattered With Condiments and Liquids in Hazing, Police Say

Neutral Headline

Police Discover 30 Fraternity Pledges in Basement During Hazing Investigation