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Four rapes rock California college in the first three weeks of semester

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Peña, M. (2026, September 22). Four rapes rock California college in the first three weeks of semester. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/four-rapes-rock-california-college-in-the-first-three-weeks-of-semester/

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Since September, four rape incidents have been reported at California State University San Marcos. These occurred on separate dates between September 5 and September 18 across three locations: The Quad, University Village Apartments, and Black Oak Hall. Jerry McCormick, a university spokesperson, stated that each case involved people who knew each other and emphasized the importance of affirmative consent. The reports were made according to federal requirements under the Jeanne Clery Act, which mandates colleges to alert their community about potential threats.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In September 2023, Cal State San Marcos reported four rapes on its campus within three weeks of the semester's start. The incidents occurred on September 5, 6, 13, and 18 at various locations including The Quad Residence Hall, University Village Apartments, and Black Oak Hall. Each victim knew their attacker, but no links between the perpetrators were found. The university issued campus safety alerts under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act to inform students of the threats. Female students are now arming themselves with pepper spray and forming groups for protection due to perceived inadequate measures by the school against sexual assaults during what is termed as the "Red Zone," a high-risk period when new students often experience their first incidents of campus life, including parties.

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Cal State San Marcos Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act University Police the California Post

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The reports were made on four separate dates and involved three locations: The Quad on Sept. 5 and Sept. 18, University Village Apartments on Sept. 6 and Black Oak Hall on Sept. 13. Jerry McCormick, a spokesperson for Cal State San Marcos, confirmed the reports to the California Post and said the four incidents are not believed to be connected.

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🔮 The university notified students, faculty and staff about the reported rapes through campus safety alerts issued due to the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which requires colleges and universities to provide timely warnings about certain crimes that may pose a threat to the campus community.

2026-09-22 · New York Post

Four rapes rock California college in the first three weeks of semester · assertive framing

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Four rapes have been reported at Cal State San Marcos since the start of September, with each incident involving people who knew one another, according to the university. uncertain

who → report → university

incidents → make → Post

In each case, McCormick said, the individuals involved knew one another. asserted

individuals → say → one

Consent must be affirmative, voluntary and ongoing,” McCormick said in a statement. asserted

McCormick → say → statement

“It cannot be assumed because people know one another or have an existing relationship, and a person who is incapacitated cannot consent.” asserted

who → assume → relationship

The university notified students, faculty and staff about the reported rapes through campus safety alerts issued due to the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which requires colleges and universities to provide timely warnings about certain crimes that may pose a threat to the campus community. uncertain

that → notify → community

“We want students who experience sexual violence to feel supported in coming forward,” McCormick said. asserted

McCormick → want → violence

The university has released limited information about the incidents in an effort to protect the privacy of those involved. asserted

university → release → those

The university’s police crime log does not indicate that any arrests have been made in connection with the four reports. asserted

arrests → indicate → reports

The California Post reached out to University Police for additional information but did not immediately hear back. asserted

Post → reach → information

The reports also come during a period at universities when sexual assault cases are common. asserted

cases → come → universities

“The first six weeks of the fall semester at universities across the nation are often called the ‘Red Zone,’ when the risk of campus sexual violence is elevated,” McCormick said. asserted

McCormick → call → violence

McCormick added that Cal State San Marcos begins educating students about consent and sexual assault prevention before they arrive on campus and continues those efforts throughout the academic year. asserted

they → add → year

Four rapes rock California college in the first three weeks of semester

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