Cornell Students Plan Sit-In for Solidarity Over Alleged Fraternity Assault
Summary
Cornell University students are organizing a seven-hour sit-in and an economic boycott to protest and demand changes after a woman accused seven fraternity members of sexual assault. The protest aims to support survivors, call for better safety measures, and hold the university accountable.Key Facts
- The protest includes a sit-in at Toni Morrison Dining Hall starting at 1:30 p.m. and a campus-wide economic blackout.
- Organizers asked students not to attend classes or make purchases on campus during the event.
- The protest is a response to a 2024 lawsuit where a woman accused seven Chi Phi fraternity members of gang rape, which they deny.
- Student groups like Cornell NAACP and Students for a Democratic Cornell are leading the protest.
- The sit-in will last seven hours, matching the alleged length of the assault.
- Some students are calling for Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff to resign over how the university handled the case.
- Cornell University officials said the sit-in is peaceful and that they are listening to student concerns.
- Protesters want the university to take stronger action to protect students from sexual violence.
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