Cornell University has banned the processing of wild game in its school kitchens after students reportedly butchered a bear in a dormitory kitchen. The move is intended to address concerns about food safety, sanitation and the suitability of handling large wild animals in shared residential facilities.

The article says the rule followed an incident involving the carving up of a bear on campus, though the supplied text does not state when it occurred or how many students were involved. The ban applies to processing wild game in university kitchens, reflecting the university’s effort to set clearer limits on what can be prepared in communal spaces.