An 18-year-old student, Lukas Banyai, died after an integration party in Compiègne, northern France. The incident occurred on August 23, and Lukas, who was starting his second year at the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC), had come from Villejuif in Val-de-Marne. The party, held in a private apartment and courtyard, involved students divided into two groups, the "reds" and the "yellows." According to his mother, Cinzia, various challenges took place during the event. A video shows Lukas drinking alcohol quickly under the encouragement of his peers. The party ended around 10 p.m., and Lukas was taken back to his studio by friends. Around 2 a.m., he called for help due to feeling unwell and was taken to the Compiègne hospital emergency room around 3 a.m. According to Cinzia, a nurse checked on him at 5 a.m. and found him still breathing. By 6 a.m., he had stopped breathing, and his death was officially declared at 9 a.m. The cause of death remains unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. Cinzia Banyai has accused the event of being a form of "hazing," a term used to describe initiation rituals that can involve humiliation, physical challenges, or forced participation. She claims to have discovered several videos from the party, including footage of Lukas struggling to finish a can of beer while being encouraged by others. She says the students shouted "Pantin!"—a reference to a local Parisian neighborhood known for its tough reputation—during the challenge. Cinzia believes Lukas drank very little alcohol and was not accustomed to such consumption. At the hospital, he reportedly said, "I don't want to drink anymore in my life." An autopsy was conducted in Creil, and toxicological results are expected to provide more insight into the cause of death. Cinzia also wants to understand the care he received at the hospital. Lukas's parents learned of his death nearly ten hours after it occurred. The police visited his studio and informed neighbors, who then relayed the news to friends. Cinzia learned of the tragedy through a call from the father of one of Lukas's friends. In response, the family has filed a complaint against unknown individuals to clarify the circumstances of Lukas's death. The Compiègne police station is conducting an investigation, as confirmed by public prosecutor Caroline Gaziot. The UTC has not commented further while the investigation is ongoing. Following Lukas's death, the university has reduced integration activities to a minimum and opened a psychological support cell for students. A large integration party originally planned for August 31—the day of Lukas's funeral—has been postponed. The UTC has reiterated that it has banned hazing and was not informed of the challenges held during the party. The incident has sparked concern about student well-being and the practices surrounding integration events at the university.