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ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Cornell bans fraternity parties in wake of gang rape allegation, says state police will investigate campus sex crimes.

Dear Cornell community,

I am deeply sorry for the harm Jane Doe suffered in 2024, and appalled that this act of sexual violence occurred within our Cornell community. It is clear that women on our campus continue to question whether they are safe. We must meet this moment by acknowledging where we have fallen short and taking meaningful action.

I have spent the past weeks listening to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and trustees, who have shared their feelings of deep connection and sympathy with Jane Doe, anger and frustration that this could happen at Cornell, and outrage at the broader prevalence of sexual violence against women in our society.

These conversations, and campus protests, have underscored my deep conviction that we must do better: that the time for meaningful and lasting change at Cornell, and at campuses across the country, is now. The independent review led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will look at all related Cornell policies and practices, and provide actionable ways that we can improve. However, it is clear that we cannot wait for these findings to take action.

After gathering input from across all parts of our university community, I am implementing, effective immediately, the following measures to strengthen campus safety, better support survivors, and begin addressing the social context of sexual violence at Cornell:

Strengthen Campus Safety. All parties and social events in Interfraternity Council (IFC) houses at Cornell will be suspended for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life at Cornell to determine whether and how it can safely continue.
There will be zero tolerance for violations of this directive. Any fraternity holding an in-house party or social event will receive an immediate emergency suspension.
We will immediately engage students and faculty experts in the development of safe social alternatives and invest university resources in their establishment.

Better Support for Survivors. We will strengthen our systems of support for survivors of sexual assault in three important ways:
We will add staff to the Cornell Office of Civil Rights, including the appointment of a dedicated Case Manager who will help individuals who report sexual misconduct navigate other university processes (such as financial aid, academic accommodations, housing, and bursar) as needed.
We are working with the New York State Police to allow their experienced, trauma-informed criminal investigators, who are independent of Cornell University, to investigate allegations of sexual assault on campus. These individuals will interview survivors who elect to pursue criminal charges and will prepare comprehensive investigative summaries for the appropriate law enforcement agency. This would be in place for the duration of the independent review.
Student support staff will be added beyond the Presidential Task Force recommendations to provide additional Victim Advocate support in the Sexual Harassment & Assault—Response & Education (SHARE) office and prevention-focused programs across campus. This is in addition to an existing plan for investment in additional mental health resources.

Changing the Social Culture at Cornell. Research has shown that campus sexual assault is not limited to the fraternity system. At its core is the specific context of social behavior and a deeply disturbing prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse. While this is not a problem unique to Cornell, we are committed to setting a higher standard for education, oversight, and enforcement of safe social behavior and citizenship.
We will accelerate the implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Sexual Assault and expand the scope and nature of the recommendations by engaging the campus community.
Leaning on faculty expertise in the area of sexual assault and rape culture, and actively engaging and listening to the Cornell community, we will re-form and re-focus the Presidential Task Force on Sexual Assault on expanded opportunities for safe and healthy social engagement and further ways to reduce risks.
We will enhance existing education and programming to address the bystander effect and the duty of care we owe each other.
To provide further support and momentum for this effort, we will engage national sexual violence prevention expertise and community safety organizations to examine the factors leading to campus sexual violence and strategies to promote responsible sexual citizenship.

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[Reparations & Maximum Joy] @momentoftru.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Bare Minimum Friday. BMF Try to take it as easy as you can today if you can. If it can wait until Monday, let it.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

How did Rob get on this show? Serious question, cause WHAT?!?! #Survivor

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The Baldfather @solochills.blacksky.app · 06/10/2026

Heavy on that good news

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Coach Tru Wick @syndicatedghost.blacksky.app · 06/10/2026

A lot of people don’t know what their own happiness looks like but they for sure know what misery is. And misery is comfort for a lot of folks. 🥴

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just going to leave this right here.

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Chico Escuela @blaqdocdown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Morning email scan mood.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I have multiple sets of Bluetooth headphones....none of them made it on the train with me this morning. Happy Friday eve! 🫠

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I swear they have people sitting around like this, coming up with these unnecessary, yet disruptive and apathetic "decisions," just for shits and evil giggles.

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Mr. Burns Says Excellent

ALT: Mr. Burns Says Excellent

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I feel this was a severely missed opportunity...but that tracks.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The entire presidential television press pool — Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN — has agreed to suspend coverage in the wake of Trump’s decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House

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Major TV Networks Band Together in Boycott After Trump’s Ban on CNN

The five major TV networks are joining forces after Trump’s press ban.

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Oh shit" - Tom Brady on the Fox Sports broadcast. You hate to see this. Doesn't look good for Jayden Daniels. #RaiseHail

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I hate being right, but I have 🗣 that Daniels needs to put on some weight/muscle or he's never going to make it a full season, EVER. Goodness, I hope he's ok. And Tom Brady was all of us just now. 😔

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Did I just see that they have recalled soap...SOAP?!? I'm so tired.

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Brad Pitt Fighter @hillrat.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." -Neil Peart

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ed Sheeran’s band just quit the Ed Sheeran tour.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

She looks dead behind the eyes...is she actually still with us??

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Too many people online seem to conflate left politics with being obnoxious and scathing and Mamdani is such a model for combining a principled ideological vision with civility and grace. You shake hands, you act like a grown up even whether others aren’t. You show up.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's raining hard, so naturally, the bus didn't come. The app, for the 3rd week in a row, says the "Bus is not reporting." The strongly worded email I'm about to send to EVERYBODY involved with PGCPS is going to be at a Pulitzer level.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

WHY are we living the Skynet storyline....seriously...🗣 WHYYYYYYY?!?!?

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Seth Masket @smotus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Another way to commemorate 9/11 would be to not do any of this

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𝘾𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙊 𝘽𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙊 @melanatedvibes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

overextending yourself doesn’t make people appreciate you more

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Which makes this move even more strange...

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If the goal was to piss people off all over again, this was the way to do it.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ok, the Raygun doc let me relive a time when I had never laughed so hard and been annoyed simultaneously... but THIS attempt at changing the narrative has truly irked me. She made a complete mockery of a BLACK art form, and got rightfully flamed for it. That's it. Goodbye and Good day.

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Desi Jack @desijackson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026