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Conflicted Faculty Senate Debates ‘Vote of No Confidence,’ Presses Cornell President on His Ability To Lead

By Benjamin Leynse · Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

The Faculty Senate debated a proposal for a “vote of no confidence” in Cornell’s administration following an appearance from President Michael Kotlikoff in a Wednesday meeting that lasted over two hours.

‘We're Not Going to Be Silent’: Student Organizations Host Town Hall on Sexual Violence

By Giselle Redmond · Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Cornell Fraternity Parties Banned at Annexes, SFL Representative Tells Greek Life Leadership

By Everett Chambala and Varsha Bhargava · Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Lara Tomescu M.P.A. ’27 Appointed to Ithaca Fourth Ward Common Council Seat

By Dalton Mullins · Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Student Assembly Tables Resolution to Abolish Cornell Fraternities After Hour-Long Debate

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

The Student Assembly considered a resolution urging for the abolition of Cornell’s Interfraternity Council for more than one hour before tabling it indefinitely at their Oct. 8 meeting.

Hundreds Attend ‘I am Jane Doe’ Rally in Ithaca Commons

By Coral Platt · Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Several hundred Cornellians, Ithaca community members and visitors gathered in the Ithaca Commons on Tuesday for an ‘I am Jane Doe’ rally, demonstrating support for the former Cornell student who filed a lawsuit alleging gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Cornell Cancels Homecoming Drone and Laser Light Show Due to City Moratorium on Student Event Permits

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Cornell's annual drone and laser light show, scheduled to open homecoming weekend, has been canceled due to the city's moratorium on student event permits. The moratorium cited concerns regarding the University's handling of the Chi Phi case and sexual misconduct.

Cornell Suspends All Fraternity Parties, Social Events for 2026-27 School Year

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff announced that all parties and social events held in Cornell fraternity houses will be suspended for the remainder of the academic year in a Tuesday email.

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to Lead Cornell Trustees’ Independent Review

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

The Board of Trustees announced that Sally Yates of King & Spalding will lead the independent investigation into the University’s handling of sexual misconduct cases.

SUN EXCLUSIVE: Jane Doe’s Attorney Reflects on Personal Toll of Chi Phi Case Amid National Spotlight

By Cereese Qusba · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026

The Sun spoke to Jane Doe's attorney about the person toll of the national uproar surrounding the Chi Phi case.

Cornell Concert Commission Cancels Homecoming Concert Amid Fallout From Chi Phi Case

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026

Cornell Concert Commission canceled its Homecoming Concert with Between Friends, amid national pressure on Cornell to address its handling of sexual misconduct and the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape.

‘We Will Be Here and Show Up’: Seven-Hour Sit-in Draws Over 100 Demonstrators in Solidarity With Jane Doe

By Coral Platt and Varsha Bhargava · Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

Over 100 demonstrators conducted a seven-hour sit-in for Jane Doe, the plaintiff in the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape case, at Toni Morrison Dining Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

‘We’re Mourning and Building’: Cornellians for Israel, Cornell Hillel Host Vigil for Three-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks

By Rowan Wallin · Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026

Over 100 students and community members gathered on Ho Plaza on Wednesday night to host a vigil for the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.

Common Council Passes Moratorium on Student Event Permits After a Trash Can Confrontation

By Valencia Massaro and Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026

The Ithaca Common Council voted late Wednesday night, 9-1, to approve a temporary moratorium on Cornell student event permits during a meeting in which independent journalist and commentator Michael Tracey shouted alderpersons down and claimed he was stopped from speaking.

‘Zero Day’: Cornell BSU, NAACP to Hold Seven-Hour Sit-in and Campuswide Economic Blackout in Solidarity with Jane Doe

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

Students will skip class and withhold economic activity on campus, as well as hold a seven-hour sit-in in Toni Morrison Dining Hall on Wednesday.

Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on Financial Transparency, Course Costs and ROTC Representation

By Emma Spindler · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

The Student Assembly passed six total resolutions on Thursday following a public hearing on sexual violence in response to the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape.

Twenty Student Organizations to Host Open Town Hall on Sexual Violence

By Giselle Redmond · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Twenty student organizations on campus, including Wanawake Wa Wari Cooperative, Planned Parenthood Generation Action and the American Civil Liberties Union Chapter at Cornell will host an open town hall on Tuesday to discuss “sexual violence, accountability, and student safety at Cornell.”

Conflicted Faculty Senate Debates ‘Vote of No Confidence,’ Presses Cornell President on His Ability To Lead

‘We're Not Going to Be Silent’: Student Organizations Host Town Hall on Sexual Violence

Cornell Fraternity Parties Banned at Annexes, SFL Representative Tells Greek Life Leadership

Lara Tomescu M.P.A. ’27 Appointed to Ithaca Fourth Ward Common Council Seat

Student Assembly Tables Resolution to Abolish Cornell Fraternities After Hour-Long Debate

Hundreds Attend ‘I am Jane Doe’ Rally in Ithaca Commons

Cornell Cancels Homecoming Drone and Laser Light Show Due to City Moratorium on Student Event Permits

Cornell Suspends All Fraternity Parties, Social Events for 2026-27 School Year

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to Lead Cornell Trustees’ Independent Review

SUN EXCLUSIVE: Jane Doe’s Attorney Reflects on Personal Toll of Chi Phi Case Amid National Spotlight

Cornell Concert Commission Cancels Homecoming Concert Amid Fallout From Chi Phi Case

‘We Will Be Here and Show Up’: Seven-Hour Sit-in Draws Over 100 Demonstrators in Solidarity With Jane Doe

‘We’re Mourning and Building’: Cornellians for Israel, Cornell Hillel Host Vigil for Three-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks

Common Council Passes Moratorium on Student Event Permits After a Trash Can Confrontation

‘Zero Day’: Cornell BSU, NAACP to Hold Seven-Hour Sit-in and Campuswide Economic Blackout in Solidarity with Jane Doe

Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on Financial Transparency, Course Costs and ROTC Representation

Twenty Student Organizations to Host Open Town Hall on Sexual Violence

Thousands Flood Ho Plaza for ‘Justice for Survivors’ Rally

‘We’re All Angry’: Kotlikoff, Lombardi Address Sexual Misconduct Concerns At GPSA Meeting

Activists Smash Windows, Graffiti Day Hall ‘for Jane Doe’

EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will

University Releases Statement on Alleged Gang Rape at Chi Phi

Records Reveal Cornell’s Punishments for Seven Chi Phi Defendants

Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape