Cornell bans processing wild game on campus after bear butchering incident
Two Cornell University students butchered a black bear in a dormitory kitchen, which sparked controversy. The university responded by formally banning the processing of wild game on campus. The incident raised questions about what activities should be permitted in shared student housing.
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2 developments- Aug 8Cornell bans bear butchering in dorm kitchens after 2025 uproar
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