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October 9, 2026   POWER I’m Not the Only Cornell Student Title IX Failed When I was raped in 2023, my attacker, too, only had to write an essay. Now, I see I’m not alone. By Kacey Lee Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos: Getty, National Archives A year after my rapist was found responsible following a Title IX investigation by Cornell University, rumors about the rape of my fellow student now known as Jane Doe began to spread on campus. We all knew that something bad had happened; we’d received a crime-alert email of a “sexual assault” involving a woman and “several males.” There were whispers about a fraternity group chat, a horrific message advertising “free pussy.” But that was all we heard, and news of the case faded with time. Needless to say, I was just as shocked as the rest of the world to learn the outcome. Hearing Jane Doe’s story, I couldn’t help but feel as if I’d been fooled by the institution that was supposed to protect me. After a grueling Title IX investigation, my assailant was found responsible for my sexual assault in March 2023. His punishment? He received a “written reprimand,” was ordered to write a “reflection paper,” and was placed on behavioral probation until he graduated two months later. READ MORE   Celebrity News Gossip, revelations, and timelines. Rihanna’s kids are Fenty models now. Taylor Swift’s Ohio neighbors are not loving her fence. Alexander Skarsgård gave us too much toe. Hilaria Baldwin has an offer for Andy Cohen’s babysitter.   Today’s Top Stories Nearly 1,000 French schools have closed amid a nationwide reckoning about the public-education system. READ MORE Anthony Vaccarello’s ten-year tenure at Saint Laurent has come to an end. READ MORE The Cut’s fashion director, Jess Willis, flew to Thailand and tried as many aesthetic treatments as she could. Here’s her honest review. READ MORE Out: hypebeasts. In: ball Hogs? The “coastal grandma” of menswear is here. READ MORE Subscribe now to get unlimited access to everything New York, including subscriber-only newsletters, exclusive perks, the New York app, and more. Subscribe Now   ADVERTISER CONTENT   The Mini Cut Shop For more shopping advice, sign up to get the Cut Shop newsletter every Friday. These Prime Day Deals Are Still Available: K-Beauty, Denim, Headphones, and More From Shark Beauty, Round Lab, UGG, and Bose. How I Store and Organize 50-Plus Pairs of Shoes Trust me, I’m a shopping editor. My Brick Kept Me Off Social Media for 48 Hours Desperate to stop scrolling, I enlisted this tiny little block to help me digitally detox. READ MORE FROM THE CUT   ASTROLOGY Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant Mercury and Saturn could complicate your ability to think clearly today. Read more.   ADVERTISER CONTENT   Sign up for Personals A newsletter about sex and relationships. SIGN UP follow us on instagram • tiktok • twitter • facebook unsubscribe | privacy notice | preferences This email was sent to you@example.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get this newsletter in your inbox. View this email in your browser. Vox Media, LLC 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved