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Around the Ivies

Nate Lowry — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Juan Carlos Coello and Julio Quambana were both charged with aggravated sexual assault, carrying a weapon and reckless and endangerment in connection with two teenage girls they met on MySpace, the Yale Daily News reported. The victims were two sisters who were 16 and 17, and they met in East Haven last Sunday night, according to New Haven police. A knife was involved in the assault, but neither girl was hospitalized because of the incident. Police were not clear if alcohol was involved in the attack.

The Dalai Lama Speaks to Thousands in Ithaca

Nate Lowry — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Just after 2:30 p.m. yesterday, a crowd of more than 5,000 was brought to a dead silence when a small man entered Barton Hall and proceeded to the stage.

The crashing thunderstorm outside sharply contrasted the serenity of the group. All eyes were focused on the front as people eagerly waited to hear him speak. Here was a man known by millions throughout the world as an international symbol of peace and nonviolence. Here was His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama.

His visit to Cornell, in which he delivered an address entitled, “A Human Approach to World Peace,” was part of a two-day series of speaking engagements called “Bridging Worlds.”

Herb Engman Elected New Ithaca Town Supervisor

Nate Lowry — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

For the first time in more than a decade, the Town of Ithaca will have a new supervisor.

Residents of the Town of Ithaca, a horseshoe-shaped municipality that borders but is separate from the City of Ithaca, voted this past Tuesday in the Democratic primary for Town Supervisor. The Town overwhelmingly voted for Herb Engman.

Despite a low voter turnout of roughly 23 percent, Engman, a Town of Ithaca board member, beat incumbent Cathy Valentino for town supervisor by roughly 656 votes.

Additional Bomb Threats Target Cornell

Nate Lowry — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

In an e-mail sent to all Cornell students last night, officials asked members of the Cornell community to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity in response to an e-mail bomb threat similar to the one that resulted in the evacuation of Sage Hall on Aug. 29.

According to Simeon Moss ’73, director of Cornell Press Office, the threat was general and “not really specific.” Moss confirmed that the bomb threat “had similarities” to the Aug. 29 threat.

During the investigation by the Cornell Police Department, several other universities reported receiving similar threats.

CUPD is also currently working with officials on the federal, state and local level to determine the nature and credibility of the threat.

Cornell to Install Improvements to Response System

Nate Lowry — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:03:13 -0400

Cornell has announced a new method for reaching students in the event of a campus-wide emergency by having students register with a service called “Who I Am,” a system that allows the University to compile emergency contact information for each student. Cornell will use the information to contact students as quickly as possible through means of communication like text messaging.

As the April 16 Virginia Tech. massacre that left 33 students dead has increased national discourse concerning safety at college campuses,

Armed Gunman Robs C-town Store

Nate Lowry — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

C.U. Employee Arrested for Soliciting Sex with 15 Year Old

Nate Lowry — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Gifts to Weill Medical Center Total $400 Million

Nate Lowry — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:09:28 -0400

Cornell Announces New Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Nate Lowry — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:06:11 -0400

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News Brief

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President David J. Skorton and Provost Biddy Martin announced yesterday that Michael I. Kotlikoff, prof. and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, will replace Donald F. Smith as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 1. Kotlikoff is expected to serve a five-year term.

Pot Advocates Celebrate 4/20

Nate Lowry — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:49:04 -0400

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C.U. discusses ‘War on Drugs’

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While it may seem like any other Friday to some, to others, today - 4/20 - is a day that couldn’t have come soon enough.

“Yeah, I’m definitely going to roll a fatty and smoke a doobie,” said one Cornell student, gearing up for today - a day on which many Cornell students will smoke cannibis, marijuana, weed, pot, grass, Mary Jane or ganga - however you choose to refer to it.

Prof. Rabkin Resigns After Lengthy Tenure

Nate Lowry — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:06:19 -0400

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Prof. Jeremy Rabkin ’74, government, recently announced his resignation from Cornell, effective July 1. According to the government department, Rabkin has accepted a position teaching international law at George Mason School of Law in Washington, D.C.

“Unfortunately for [Cornell], he has taken a position at George Mason,” said Judy Vergilio, the government department manager.

According to Vergilio, Rabkin will finish teaching this semester at Cornell. Faculty, staff and graduate students have been notified of his departure.

Time Springs Forward Sunday

Nate Lowry — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:23:39 -0500

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News Brief

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As if weeks of prelims and papers are not bad enough, Cornell students can anticipate losing an extra hour of sleep this weekend as a result of Daylight Savings Time. At 2 a.m. this Sunday morning, time will move forward one hour.

Police Report

Nate Lowry — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:50:12 -0500

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Petit Larceny

An officer was called to 101 McGraw Place on March 4 regarding the theft of a student’s Northface backpack, textbooks, planner and MacBook laptop computer.

Grand Larceny

A student reported the theft of their unsecured wallet, CUID, NJ driver’s license, cash, Apple Ipod, Creative Zen MP3 player and bankcards from 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive at 1 a.m. on March 4.

Burning Question

Nate Lowry — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:50:37 -0500

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What really killed Anna Nicole Smith?

Ben Ware ’08 said:

“Tell me again why this matters? There are so many bigger problems in the world.”

Arthur Wang ’09 said:

“… The rerun of the Anna Nicole Show.”

City News

Nate Lowry — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:25:30 -0500

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Contaminated Peanut Butter Found in Local Businesses

Four cases of salmonella found in peanut butter that are believed to be part of a national outbreak were reported in Tompkins and Cortland counties over the weekend. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and New York State Department of Health officials are alerting residents, restaurants and other retail food providers throughout New York of a recall of Peter Pan and Great Value brands of peanut butter. Officials have already confirmed 32 cases of salmonella in New York state believed to be linked to these products.

Cornell Blasted by Faculty, Staff

Nate Lowry — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:42:23 -0500

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Snow closing policy scrutinized

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Students, faculty and staff began circulating an online petition yesterday to criticize the way Cornell officials executed the University’s closing this past Wednesday. The letter urges Cornell to re-examine “the University’s policies concerning extreme-weather closures and the way it carries out those policies.”

Banfi's Opens After Remodeling

Nate Lowry — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:58:06 -0500

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It just may be the nicest place to take your Valentine’s date — and still use your CornellCard.

After undergoing a six-week renovation process that began in December, Taverna Banfi in the Statler Hotel, formerly known as Ristorante Banfi, re-opened last week. According to Statler employees, patrons have been pleased with the newly remodeled restaurant.

New Noyes Opens On West Campus

Nate Lowry — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 01:10:01 -0500

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Hundreds of students gathered on West Campus yesterday afternoon as the new Noyes Community and Recreation Center celebrated its grand opening.

Members of Cornell Catering offered students samples of new food and drink items that will be sold in Noyes’ new convenience store, Cosmo’s. Building staff also offered tours of the facility and highlighted new entertainment options including a climbing wall and an air hockey table. Many students were impressed with the changes from the old building.

Two New Storefronts Open in Collegetown

Nate Lowry — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:16:57 -0500

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Despite many recent vacancies in Collegetown, two new businesses hope to reinvigorate the area.

The Mango Café and City Style Salon and Sake Bar, both located on Eddy Street, offer different ways for Cornell students to enjoy Ithaca nightlife.

C.U. Works for Security Team

Nate Lowry — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:25:09 -0400

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U.S. gov’t grants $850,000

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Cornell University was recently chosen by the Department of Homeland Security as part of a team of universities to receive funds in an effort to monitor overseas written communication about the United States.

Unions Look to Unify Service Workers

Nate Lowry — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:00:10 -0400

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Anna Burger, chairperson of the Change To Win Federation, spoke Friday on the current challenges facing the labor movement, as well as the strategies her organization is using to shape the labor movement in the 21st century.

Ithacans, Students Rally for Healthcare

Nate Lowry — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:17:51 -0400

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The normally quiet Ithaca Commons was crowded by dozens of Ithaca residents and local college students rallying support for a single-payer healthcare system in the state of New York yesterday afternoon. After the event on the Commons, supporters marched up Buffalo Street to Bailey Hall and continued to rally until the start of the gubernatorial debate between Eliot Spitzer and John Faso.