Cornell lets itself be governed by an outrage mob

Elite universities are supposed to be resilient and stalwart defenders of the truth. So, if Cornell is making decisions in a panic to avoid political backlash, what exactly makes it an “elite” university?

Cornell University has announced that it is banning all fraternity parties and social events on campus for the rest of the year, promising “immediate emergency suspensions” for any violators under a zero-tolerance policy. This is in response to political pressure on the university from social media activists and Democratic politicians after the alleged gang rape scandal surfaced a few weeks ago.