Why this USC fraternity scandal is different
Even fraternity and sorority members are protesting the way USC has handled reports of druggings and sexual assault.
Headlines From The Times · Teresa Watanabe, Gustavo Arellano, Lauren Raab, Denise Guerra, Mario Diaz, Shannon Lin, Shani Hilton, Melissa Kaplan
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Show Notes
At USC, hundreds of students have been protesting university officials and so-called Greek life itself over the last month after a series of drugging and sexual assault allegations that the school kept quiet about for weeks. It's the latest scandal to hit the school, and some of the loudest criticism has come from an unexpected source: fraternity and sorority members. Today, we talk to L.A. Times higher education reporter Teresa Watanabe about the matter. And a USC student who's a proud sorority sister tells us why she's pushing for change.
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