Responders Extinguish Fire in Dumpster Outside Clara Dickson Hall

Manu Rathore  —  May 13, 2012

A dumpster outside Clara Dickson Hall on North Campus caught fire at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. The IFD extinguished the fire in the dumpster and said they had the situation under control by 6 p.m, according to emergency radio reports. 

Obama Comes Out: Will Anything Really Change?

Noah Karr-Kaitin  —  May 10, 2012

The President believes that he can still win the election this November as a supporter of same-sex marriage.

A Signature Cornell Cocktail for Slope Day

Daina Ringus  —  May 4, 2012

Shake Vodka, Cheribundi and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Pour into a highball glass with ice. Top with club soda, stir twice, and serve far above Cayuga’s waters.

Graduation Advice that Mayor Bloomberg Won't Give You

David Marten  —  May 4, 2012

In an essay in The Wall Street Journal, a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago gives members of the Class of 2012 10 pieces of advice that he believes are actually useful to 22-year-olds.

I'm Shmacked Will Document Slope Day Debauchery

Caroline Flax a...  —  May 4, 2012

As thousands of students stumble towards Libe Slope on Friday, it might come as a surprise to many to see a camera crew running after them, trying to catch their drunken antics for an online video series. I’m Shmacked Productions, infamous for videos of legendary parties such as Mardi Gras at Tulane University and State Patties Day at Pennsylvania State University, will be attending Slope Day to catch every revelrous minute of it on camera.

FASHION FRIDAY: From Rags to Riches

Eleni Konstanto...  —  May 4, 2012

It’s a whopping 80 degrees today, and everywhere I turn I see skin peeking out from tank tops and skirts. It’s hard to imagine that around time last week, the ground was covered by snow.

Hipster Kitchen: Recipe for a Picnic

Clare Dougan  —  May 3, 2012

So, at this point, you’ve probably got plans for Slope Day. But if you’re still deliberating over how best to celebrate the end of the school year, let me offer a suggestion: How about a picnic?

Southwest-inspired Restaurant Opens at East Hill Plaza

Tajwar Mazhar  —  May 3, 2012

Boasting a diverse menu of local and organic ingredients, AGAVA, a Southwest cuisine-inspired restaurant, opened Wednesday at East Hill Plaza. The venture is the product of more than a year of work by Collegetown Bagels and Ithaca Bakery owner Gregar Brous.

POLICY: Algae Fuel

Teal Arcadi  —  May 3, 2012

Algae-based fuel is the energy of tomorrow.