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.

Cornellians vying for dates with campus politicos boasting of their “cuddling skills” may have been pleasantly surprised to see that also up for grabs at the Cornell Democrats’ date auction Monday night was none other than Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09. The annual auction, which was held at Rulloff’s, wrapped up the Democrats’ spring semester efforts for the 2012 elections.

Working as an intern in Bradfield hall for a month can be an exciting experience.  There are ups, there are downs, and there are certainly lessons to learn. 

As the 40th anniversary of Earth Day nears, the science section explores modern technologies that may provide a sustainable future and healthy environment. "Biochar" collects atmospheric carbon dioxide in the soil, transforming a potentially harmful greenhouse gas into a practical source of carbon.