USC students accused of rape and misconduct while working as lifeguards on Texel

Citing various sources, AD's article describes several examples of sexist behaviour by USC members on Texel. One woman says she was raped by four students. 

The vice squad in North Holland informed AD that they received two reports last month from women saying they were attacked by the students. AD's journalists pursued the story after a member of the municipal council called on institutions to stop cooperating with bademeisters (how USC members working as lifeguards call themselves). The councillor represents the Green Left party and also works as a GP. He said he'd been approached by four women who were on the receiving end of the students' misconduct on Texel.

Point system
About 25 USC members have worked as lifeguards on Texel every summer since 1950. This is organised by Utrechtsch Studenten Werkkamp, a branch of USC. According to AD, the students' work is appreciated by many islanders, but their behaviour has also been met with increasing revulsion.

The lifeguards would have sex in the outdoor space where they live and sleep, for instance. They would also have a point system to encourage each other to have sex with as many women as possible. Those who have intercourse with sheep earn the most points, a source told the newspaper.

Standards and values
Asked to comment on the accusations, the Utrechtsch Studenten Werkkamp board told the newspaper that it was not aware of any reports of rape or misconduct. "If an individual is guilty of this, we find it terrible and unacceptable, as this is not in line with our norms and values and will not be tolerated by us in any way." The board also denies the allegation of bestiality. "This is a disgusting allegation."

Clarification
Nevertheless, UU and HU demand an explanation from USC. Last year, the fraternity was under fire after its members published a "slut list" with names, contact details and sexual preferences of women affiliated with UVSV, a sorority in Utrecht. Both institutions applied sanctions against the fraternity, threatening to make them permanent unless USC did something to fight sexism in its internal culture. 

Earlier this month, UU and HU announced that the sanctions had been lifted because they consider that USC is taking "good steps" to change its culture. This means the fraternity continues to be subsidised by both educational institutions.  

"The culture change we are aiming for concerns all parts of the association, including Utrechtsch Studenten Werkkamp,’ reads a joint statement by HU and UU. "Therefore, we expect USC to take all necessary measures to ensure all USC members feel safe and all individuals who come into contact with USC members, including the residents of Texel, feel safe."

Earlier this week, DUB askes the mayor of Texel to react to the article, but he did not reply.