student activists
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Property damage is not violent; condoning rape is.”
student activists · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
In a manifesto obtained by the student publication, the activists argued that property damage is not violent while condoning rape is.
“We wanted to ensure that Day Hall, the center of Cornell’s administrative function, was not able to continue business as usual,”
student activists · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-05
A statement obtained by the student publication explained the activists' intent in targeting Day Hall, the center of Cornell's administrative function.
“in protest of the global systems of power that allowed this to happen in the first place”
student activists · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-05
A statement obtained by the student publication said the vandalism was driven by a lawsuit alleging a 2024 fraternity gang rape and protest of systems of power.
“We reject the dogma that would condemn our actions this morning as violent while excusing rape,”
student activists · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
In a manifesto obtained by the student publication, the activists defended their actions as nonviolent, referencing the morning's vandalism.