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Highlights From the Daily Sun Dialogues

Alexa Davis  —  Nov 14, 2012

Recap some of the most powerful moments from Tuesday's Daily Sun Dialogues, featuring administrators and students sharing their views on hazing and drinking.

After Porch Collapse, Rental Agency Warns of ‘Rhythmic Vibration’

Liz Camuti  —  Aug 23, 2012

A representative from Pam Johnston Apartments has advised tenants how to avoid future porch collapses.

Collegetown Party Interrupted by Porch Collapse

Liz Camuti  —  Aug 21, 2012

The house was inspected two weeks ago, according to the property's landlord.

Rules Reduced Drinking During Rush, IFC Reports

Harrison Okin  —  Apr 26, 2012

After the University banned the consumption of alcohol during rush week this year, fraternities witnessed a large decrease in overall alcohol consumption in the spring 2012 recruitment period.

Students Mull Methods to Curb Alcohol Abuse

Harrison Okin  —  Apr 10, 2012

Continuing an effort to combat high-risk drinking, four Cornell students attended a conference at Dartmouth College this weekend in which groups from five Ivy League universities discussed the different practices they employ to mitigate dangerous behaviors.

The Need for Stronger Policies in the IFC

Apr 9, 2012

Student safety should not be addressed by trivial punishments and frivolous rewards. Instead, successful policies must increase the probability that a fraternity will be caught with alcohol violations in the first place.

Gannett Screens for High Risk Drinking, Drawing Student Ire

Shane Dunau  —  Mar 16, 2012

In an effort to address high-risk drinking on campus, on Feb. 6 Gannett Health Services implemented a policy of screening every student patient for signs of alcohol dependency or abuse ––  a decision that some students say they consider an invasion of privacy.

SAE Wants Wrongful Death Trial Moved to Tompkins County

Michael Linhorst  —  Feb 21, 2012

As a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon and several Cornell students progresses, new details have emerged about the events leading up to the death of George Desdunes ’13 last February. 

After Daughter’s Death, Ithaca College Professor Leads Push to Curb Drinking

Joseph Niczky  —  Feb 15, 2012

Following the alcohol-related death of his daughter, Prof. Joseph Cheng, finance and international business, Ithaca College, is leading an initiative to have students publicly pledge to abstain from drinking alcohol until they turn 21. His daughter, Victoria, died at 17 in February 2011 while a freshman at Ithaca College.

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