A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now

BBC World Friday 02 October 2026, 10:00 UTC 1 min read

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Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.

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