Is college getting less safe for women?

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🗞️ Driving the news: A lawsuit at Cornell alleges that a female student was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024 while she was intoxicated and unable to consent
• The complaint alleges that the incident was subsequently shared in a fraternity group chat, where other members did not object. Several defendants have denied the allegations

🔭 The context: The case is presented alongside concerns about online misogyny and sexual cyberharassment, highlighting how attitudes toward women can move between campus social environments and digital spaces
• Cornell temporarily suspended the seven men named in the complaint while it conducted a Title IX investigation; the article says two were later expelled

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Its relevance to sustainability is primarily social, concerning safety, institutional accountability and the conditions in which women participate in education and public life

⏭️ What’s next: The lawsuit will determine the disputed allegations through the legal process. The broader questions concern how universities respond to sexual-assault allegations, fraternity culture and online behavior

💬 One quote: The article reports a fraternity group-chat message saying: “I f**ing love Chi Phi.”

📈 One stat: The lawsuit alleges that the woman was victimized for almost seven hours by seven different men.

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