8 outlets · filed 1 October 2026
Cornell president says university 'must do better' on handling of sexual assault allegations
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" after questions arose over its handling of fraternity sexual assault claims.
What the coverage shows
The Washington Post and The Independent both frame the story around ketamine itself, using explainers on what the drug is and noting its approved medical use alongside illicit abuse. Vox instead spotlights a “loophole” and foregrounds the alleged assault and the question of why there were no criminal charges, while its extract is tied to a podcast conversation. National Review is the outlier, turning the case into a broader critique of sexual liberation rather than focusing on ketamine.
Written by Crossfiled from the 8 headlines and extracts below, not from the articles themselves. It describes how the outlets framed this, not what happened. Open any headline for a summary of that article.
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