Elliot Scheuer

Elliot Scheuer studies environmental engineering at Cornell University and is a Laidlaw Scholar. Scheuer researches nutrient recycling and sustainable agricultural systems.

What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Elliot Scheuer, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Elliot Scheuer

Elliot Scheuer

Role at the time: Cornell undergraduate student interviewed on CNN

Condemned

Statement summary

Scheuer says Cornell's president has handled the Jane Doe case terribly and should resign, calls for fairer disciplinary procedures, and says the school can expel students or revoke degrees without waiting for a review.

“I think that he has handled this case terribly.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Elliot Scheuer calls for changes to Cornell discipline09:20-09:26 ET interview
Why we used this label

The reference point is Cornell's disciplinary handling of the students named in the lawsuit. Scheuer condemns Cornell's handling and calls for fairer procedures, immediate sanctions and the president's resignation.

Elliot Scheuer

Role at the time: Cornell undergraduate student interviewed on CNN

Condemned

Statement summary

Scheuer criticizes Cornell's disciplinary policies and calls for clearer suspension standards informed by students.

“I'd like sort of transparent and better standards around how suspensions are handled.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Elliot Scheuer and Hayden Watkins discuss Cornell discipline10:40-10:46 ET interview
Why we used this label

The reference point is Cornell's disciplinary handling of the students named in the lawsuit. Scheuer criticizes Cornell's disciplinary policies and calls for clearer suspension standards informed by students.

Elliot Scheuer

Role at the time: Cornell University senior interviewed by CNN

Condemned

Statement summary

Scheuer describes repeated disappointment with Cornell during CNN's report on the university's response to the Chi Phi allegations.

“disappointed them time and again”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)CNN interviews Cornell students about Cornell's response · CNNCornell segment, approximately 20:16:54-20:20:13 Eastern
Why we used this label

The interview concerns dissatisfaction with Cornell's handling. In that context, Scheuer criticizes the university's response.

A participant is a subject of the case. A speaker has a statement documented in it. A commentator has an opinion or editorial documented in it.

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