Debbie Truong

reporter covering higher education for the LA Times

Debbie Truong on KCRW

Eight fraternities at USC have disaffiliated with the university this month over new rules that were supposed to address allegations of sexual assault at parties.

USC frats go rogue amid new rules meant to curb sexual assault

Eight fraternities at USC have disaffiliated with the university this month over new rules that were supposed to address allegations of sexual assault at parties.

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