Rutgers has banned all fraternity parties

Rutgers has banned all fraternity parties
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Rutgers University officials announced Monday that the school is banning all fraternity and sorority house parties.

Fraternities and sororities will be required to hold events at off-campus sites, where third parties serve alcohol, for the rest of the spring semester, NJ.com reports. The announcement follows a number of alcohol-related incidents that occurred on campus.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.