Cornell University has come under intense scrutiny following serious allegations of a gang rape involving seven men associated with a fraternity. The university has engaged former acting U.S. attorney general Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of its handling of the case, amid growing protests from students and faculty demanding accountability. The allegations have sparked a national conversation about consent laws, particularly regarding intoxication, and have raised questions about the university’s institutional responsibility towards victims of sexual assault. Concurrently, many former fraternity members are seeking to clear their names while the case unfolds. As protests continue on campus, with thousands rallying in support of the alleged victim known as Jane Doe, the implications of this case are shaking the foundation of trust within the university community.