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Students vandalize Cornell building over rape case handling

Original: Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/

Students at Cornell University in New York state have vandalized a campus building in protest over the university's handling of gang-rape allegations. The demonstration, reported by The Guardian, reflects anger at how the institution responded to the reported assault. Details about any arrests, the extent of the damage, or the university's official response were not immediately available.

Why now: The protest highlights growing student anger over campus sexual assault cases and institutional accountability.

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• Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/05/students-vandalize-cornell-building # WorldNews # University # Crime · guardian_world@robot.villas · 1

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