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Ithaca Mayor Calls for Moratorium on All Student Event Permits, Including Greek Life, Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo M.A. ’20 called for an immediate moratorium on all student event and special event permits, including Greek Life events, in a Monday statement. He attributed his decision to the University administration’s “appalling response” to the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape.

Campus Activities Directs Student Programming Council to Stop Posting on Social Media

By Giselle Redmond · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Cornell’s Committee on the Future of the American University Releases Final Report

By Harlan Flamm and Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Cornell Rugby Acknowledges Several Former Players Named in Chi Phi Lawsuit

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Ithaca Police Department States Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Was Never Reported to Them

By Kate Turk · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

The Ithaca Police Department stated that the alleged Chi Phi gang rape which occured in October 2024 was never reported to their department in a Monday press release. The release comes after a Sept. 14 lawsuit stated that the incident was still under investigation by the IPD.

Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions

By Mary Caitlin Cronin and Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Cornell has denied that essay-writing was the “sole consequence” offered by the University to defendants in the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape, according to a Monday morning statement by Kyle Kimball, vice president for university relations.

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape

By Cereese Qusba · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

The district attorney for Tompkins County told ABC News that his office is reopening the criminal investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell’s Chi Phi house in 2024 after a civil lawsuit was filed by the plaintiff, Jane Doe, on Sept. 14.

At Ithaca Town Hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Denounces ‘Culture of Rape’ at Cornell Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit

By Varsha Bhargava and Atticus Johnson · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the 2024 alleged gang rape at Chi Phi was part of a "culture of rape" at elite institutions, including Cornell, during a Sunday visit to Ithaca.

Black, Hispanic, Indigenous Enrollment at Cornell Falls to Lowest Level Post-Affirmative Action Ban

By Christine Savino · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026

Black, Hispanic and Indigenous enrollment at Cornell for incoming first-year students is 14% of the student body, the lowest level since June 2023.

Porchfest Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary, Showcasing the Diverse Sounds and Communities of Ithaca

By Francesca Wesley · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Ithaca celebrated its 20th anniversary of Porchfest, featuring local performers, businesses and food vendors from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hasan Piker Rallies Socialist Support at Sage Chapel, Garners National Attention

By Mary Caitlin Cronin and Giselle Redmond · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Leftist political commentator Hasan Piker addressed an audience of 450 students, discussing Israel and the recent rise of the progressive movement at Sage Chapel on Thursday.

Student Assembly Raises Concerns Over Proposed Drop Deadline Changes, Passes Resolution on Medical Excusals

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

The Student Assembly passed Resolution 10 unanimously, which calls on the University to enforce policies that prohibit instructors from requiring medical documentation for short-term illnesses, and discussed concerns about the Faculty Senate’s proposed drop deadline changes.

Students Express Worry Over Ujamaa’s Identity and Future at BSU Discussion

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Students met at Ujamaa, a program house celebrating Black culture, to discuss recent removals of artwork in the house, aging facilities and the decline of Ujamaa’s Black residential population.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Speak Downtown at ‘Students vs. Billionaires’ Town Hall on Sunday

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will travel upstate to Ithaca on Sunday for an town hall titled 'Students vs. Billionaires'

Cornell Slides to No. 14 in U.S. News National Rankings

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Cornell was ranked No. 14 in U.S. News National Rankings, falling two spots from last year.

Cornell S.C. Johnson Graduate School Drops to No. 9 in Bloomberg’s Latest Ranking

By Kristie To · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Cornell’s S.C Johnson Graduate School of Management dropped to No. 9 in Bloomberg Businessweek’s latest rankings of business schools, falling one spot from last year.

Student Assembly Passes Resolution Asking Syllabi to be Published by First Day of Class, University Officials Outline AI Strategy

By Emma Spindler · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026

The Student Assembly passed a resolution that would require syllabi to be posted by pre-enrollment and heard presentations on AI from University officials at its Thursday meeting.

Ithaca Mayor Calls for Moratorium on All Student Event Permits, Including Greek Life, Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit

Campus Activities Directs Student Programming Council to Stop Posting on Social Media

Cornell’s Committee on the Future of the American University Releases Final Report

Cornell Rugby Acknowledges Several Former Players Named in Chi Phi Lawsuit

Ithaca Police Department States Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Was Never Reported to Them

Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape

At Ithaca Town Hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Denounces ‘Culture of Rape’ at Cornell Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit

Black, Hispanic, Indigenous Enrollment at Cornell Falls to Lowest Level Post-Affirmative Action Ban

Porchfest Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary, Showcasing the Diverse Sounds and Communities of Ithaca

Hasan Piker Rallies Socialist Support at Sage Chapel, Garners National Attention

Student Assembly Raises Concerns Over Proposed Drop Deadline Changes, Passes Resolution on Medical Excusals

Students Express Worry Over Ujamaa’s Identity and Future at BSU Discussion

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Speak Downtown at ‘Students vs. Billionaires’ Town Hall on Sunday

Cornell Slides to No. 14 in U.S. News National Rankings

Cornell S.C. Johnson Graduate School Drops to No. 9 in Bloomberg’s Latest Ranking

Student Assembly Passes Resolution Asking Syllabi to be Published by First Day of Class, University Officials Outline AI Strategy

Cornell Ranks 219 out of 261 Schools in FIRE’s College Free Speech Rankings

Production Disruption at Cornell Dairy Causes Ice Cream Shortage Until October 'At Least'

Cornellians for Israel and Cornell Hillel Condemn Hasan Piker’s Invitation to Speak on Campus

EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will

Cornell, Chi Phi Sued by Victim of Alleged Gang Rape, Drugging in 2024

University Releases Statement on Alleged Gang Rape at Chi Phi

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape

At Ithaca Town Hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Denounces ‘Culture of Rape’ at Cornell Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit