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The university leadership has faced intense criticism for its handling of sexual crimes on campus since a former student filed a lawsuit saying she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in October 2024.

The faculty senate of Cornell University approved a resolution Friday declaring no confidence in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.

The demonstrations come days after the US midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats promising to clamp down on data centers. THE HAGUE: Protesters broke into a construction site for a new Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam on Friday (Nov 6), with some climbing a crane and setting off flares while others clashed with police. Nathan Timmer of the protest group Geef Tegengas, a phrase that translates as Push Back, told local broadcaster AT5 that protesters were occupying the site in an effort to stop construction.

Hey! So, you know how sometimes you just get that gut feeling that things aren't being handled right? Well, a lot of the faculty over at Cornell are feeling that way, and they've made it pretty official.

Last Friday, the faculty senate there voted on a resolution of no confidence in the university's leadership. This came about because of how they’ve been dealing with what many are calling a sexual assault crisis on campus. It’s all tied to a lawsuit filed by a former student, who’s using a pseudonym, Jane Doe. She’s suing because she alleges the university didn't protect her from a gang rape back in 2024.

The vote itself was pretty close, with about 55.6% of the elected faculty senators who voted actually supporting the resolution. The rest were against it or abstained. The resolution basically says the faculty senate has lost faith in the central administration’s ability to handle this ongoing issue effectively.

Now, this vote doesn't have any real teeth, meaning it doesn't force any specific actions. But it's a pretty strong statement from the faculty’s main advisory group. The university’s Board of Trustees, on the other hand, has publicly backed President Michael Kotlikoff and the administration, saying they support his commitment to student safety. The president has about 30 days to officially respond to the faculty's vote.

Some faculty members, like Senator Risa Lieberwitz, feel like there's a systemic failure in how these cases are being handled, especially over the last decade. She’s concerned that this lack of trust will make students afraid to report assaults, thinking it won't be handled properly and could even be damaging to them. On the other hand, the Dean of Faculty, Chris Schaffer, had opposed the resolution, arguing it didn't clearly outline the specific failures or the desired changes. He also pointed out that, as he saw it, the resolution wouldn't have any binding consequences.

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He announced this change on his Truth Social account, stating that Miller, who has been serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, will take over starting next Monday. Trump expressed his gratitude for Wiles’ work, noting her outstanding performance and mentioning that she will transition to the Trump Political Operation.

Wiles shared her own thoughts on her departure, calling her time as Chief of Staff an honor and reflecting on the accomplishments during her tenure, such as border security and tax cuts. She emphasized her appreciation for the team she worked with and reassured her continued commitment to Trump and his mission, even as her role changes.

This leadership change comes on the heels of the midterm elections, which were challenging for Trump and the Republicans, as Democrats regained control of both the Senate and the House. In response to the election results, Trump suggested that the losses were partly due to his absence from the ballot, claiming that if he had been running, the outcome would have been vastly different.

Overall, this transition marks a notable moment in Trump's administration, reflecting the ongoing shifts in political dynamics as they navigate the aftermath of the elections.

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Faculty senate passed resolution expressing deep discontent with school’s response to alleged fraternity rape Cornell University’s faculty senate approved a resolution on Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school’s top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student’s lawsuit saying she was gang-raped at a fraternity party in 2024. The resolution passed 75-50, with five faculty senators abstaining and five others not voting, according to an email sent to members of the faculty senate on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...

President Donald Trump said Friday (November 6, 2026) that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. On his social media site, Mr. Trump praised Ms. Wiles and said she’d continue working for his political organisation. Ms. Wiles also released a social media statement on Friday (November 6, 2026). "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honour of a lifetime.