<p>As mother to both a son and daughter this case represents one of my greatest fears for both of them.</p>
<p>I’ve told DD to always travel with her “posse” - especially at a party with alcohol - and make sure all her friends commit to watching each other’s backs in such situations to make sure nothing like this happens (or is less likely to happen, I hope). </p>
<p>I’ve told DS never to hook up with a girl he meets at a party - precisely because of what “might” have happened in this case. </p>
<p>I do feel very badly for this young lady if indeed she was raped, rather than simply regretful of a poor decision possibly made while under the influence of alcohol. But if it was my daughter who willingly went into some boy’s dorm room I would have urged her not to file the complaint to begin with. </p>
<p>At the same time I think @LEPops makes a valid point in questioning whether certain students or athletes are appropriate fits for a selective LAC such as Williams. Parents and students should expect that high character is a necessary requirement of admission into a residential college community. </p>