Cornell Fallout Fuels National Day of Action Against Campus 'Rape Culture'
Summary
Organizers planned Take Back the Night events at 79 colleges, with rallies, marches and readings of a reform mandate. The campaign grew after a lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape involving Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell drew criticism of the university’s handling of sexual assault allegations; the accused students deny wrongdoing.Key Facts
- The national livestream was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, with registration required.
- Organizers said students at 79 campuses planned to take part in events across the country, including Hawaii.
- The events included rallies, marches and readings of a five-point reform mandate directed at university leaders.
- Some campuses restricted demonstrations, while logistical challenges led organizers to add a livestream option.
- A lawsuit filed by a student identified as Jane Doe alleges that Chi Phi fraternity members gang raped her in 2024.
- The accused students have denied wrongdoing.
- A 2024 survey found that 18.9 percent of undergraduate women and 6.5 percent of undergraduate men reported nonconsensual sexual contact involving force or inability to consent since starting college.
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