Last week, the Office of the Judicial Administrator heard its 11th case of sexual assault this academic year, setting the record for the most cases of sexual assault ever referred to the J.A. in one year. According to the University, this figure is likely not due to an uptick in crime, but an increase in reporting. This is a promising sign that the University is taking this issue seriously. We hope that Cornell continues striving to increase reporting of sexual assault, as well as working to prevent these crimes before they happen.

A proposal to dramatically change the flow of money between and through university’s seven different colleges sparked a heated debate last Friday, as faculty and administrators argued over the latest phase in the broader Reimagining Cornell initiative.