DURHAM, N.C. ÷ After a prolonged discussion of a controversial resolution recommending installation of security cameras at Duke University's dorm entrances, Campus Council voted down the recommendation by a 8-5 vote Thursday night, citing doubt of the cameras' effectiveness.

"Most people want to do something about sexual assault but think cameras were not the way," said Few Quadrangle representative Jacob Flomenberg, a sophomore.

The idea that most sexual assault is perpetrated by members of the Duke community played a primary role in the discussions.

"We can't keep blaming sexual assault on people coming on campus to attack us," West-Edens Link representative Pasha Majdi said.

Many representatives agreed, claiming that since dorms are largely connected, cameras would do little to help identify perpetrators of sexual assault.