As the Ithaca community grapples with the media attention at Cornell University, The Tattler recognizes the weight of this moment for survivors, students, and community members alike. We unequivocally oppose sexual assault and violence in any form.
We urge our community to approach social media with care. Sharing unverified claims, exposing private information, or directing harassment and threats toward individuals—including those uninvolved in the incident or its aftermath—can cause real harm. Accountability and justice matter, and so do accuracy, privacy, and the well-being of the people who make up our community. We can take allegations of sexual violence seriously and amplify collective action for good while remaining true to our personal experience and being critical of inflammatory claims.
As a student newspaper rooted in Ithaca, The Tattler recognizes our responsibility to report on an issue affecting our own community. Our staff is actively gathering information, directing interviews, reviewing available evidence, and conducting thorough reporting to later share with our school. We ask our readers to extend that same care to their own conversations and online engagement as this story develops.
We believe in the power of journalism to ask difficult questions, pursue accountability, and serve the public interest. We also believe that responsible journalism requires patience, evidence, and humanity. We partner with our community in upholding these values together.
For anyone affected by this news who needs support, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County offers a confidential, 24/7 sexual assault hotline at 607-277-5000. The Assault Report Form is available at the Sexual Harassment Resources webpage. The ICSD Title IX Officer, Robert Van Keuren, is available to reach at 607-274-2138.
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