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A case alleging that a Cornell sophomore was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members is drawing national attention. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Cornell 7 case puts a spotlight on fraternity misconduct – and the limits of universities’ power to stop it

While universities can suspend and expel students for committing sexual violence and other kinds of illegal misconduct, they face logistical and financial limits to preventing such behavior.
Half of surveyed college students said they go to bed after 1 a.m., on average. iStock via Getty Images Plus

We paid college students about $5 a night to sleep at least 7 hours – and their grades quickly improved

Universities and colleges won’t necessarily pay students to sleep. But they can offer other incentives that encourage them to close their eyes earlier.

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