The article is by The Associated Press. Florida A&M University wants to try to settle a lawsuit against the school over the hazing death of a band member. FAMU trustees voted Thursday [Aug. 16] to enter a voluntary mediation session with attorneys for the parents of Robert Champion, who authorities said died last November after Marching 100 members beat him during a hazing ritual. Eleven FAMU band members face felony hazing charges, while two others face misdemeanor counts. The Champions, who live in Decatur, Ga., claim university officials did not take action to stop hazing even though a school dean proposed suspending the band because of hazing three days before their son died. (Read Full Article Here)