By wpengine November 19, 2001
Last Friday, seven months after the administration agreed to work toward carbon dioxide emission reduction, members of the Cornell Greens and the Kyoto Now! campaign rallied at Day Hall, demanding action. The rally consisted of speeches from Kyoto Now! representatives and chanting with the crowd. Students were responding to the delay in the formation of a project team, one of the first goals set in the agreement earlier this year. The team is intended to “figure out how to meet the goals” for emission reduction, according to Moss Templeton ’03. “On April 17, 2001, Cornell University made a commitment to implementing the standards of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change,” said Doug Krisch grad. “[Harold D.] Craft [Jr., vice president for administration and chief financial officer] stated that quote: in the days ahead … I will form a university committee … that will advise me on the implementation of our commitment, unquote … Where is the project team?” The agreement came after a sit-in last April that led to seven days of protest outside of Day Hall, during which the administration committed to making a significant effort toward the standards set forth by the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement signed in 1997. The protocol calls for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to seven percent below the 1990 levels by 2008. After the energy audit conducted this summer to determine the energy use of each building on campus, the project team is the next step toward the implementation of the goals. Craft did not return calls seeking comment. “The project team will be formed by Vice President Craft,” said Henrik N. Dullea ’61, vice president for university relations, stating that the administration has been working with the Center for the Environment toward this goal, as was set out in the agreement in April. “We have promised to do it and will,” Dullea said. “It will happen shortly.” Since last year’s protests at Cornell, students from universities across the country have shown interest in the Kyoto Now! campaign. “The actions at Cornell have inspired dozens of similar movements around the country,” said Chris Adams ’03. “Already, at least 15 universities have students working on this campaign, including Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, William and Mary and the University of Wisconsin.” Members of the Cornell campaign spoke to students nationwide at this October’s ECOnference in Washington D.C., informing others on how to initiate such efforts through workshops. “By signing Kyoto Now!, Cornell established itself as a leader in its mission, now Cornell must be a leader in its actions,” Krisch said. Faculty members also back the campaign, such as Prof. Tim Fahey, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of natural resources. “There is a lot of faculty support for this cause,” Fahey said. Kyoto Now! members plan to be persistent with the administration in asking for the implementation of the emission reduction goals. “The University needs to realize that we are still here,” said Lindsey Saunders ’03. “They are not going to be able to wait us out.”Archived article by Stacy Williams
By wpengine November 19, 2001
The women’s basketball team headed into this weekend’s Eagle Classic at Eastern Michigan University with optimism in the face of three tough competitors. While it could not muster a win, Cornell (0-2, 0-0 Ivy) found strength in a multitude of places. On Friday night, the Red faced the host team and eventual tournament champion Eastern Michigan. On paper, the teams looked relatively even when comparing last season’s stats, but the Hawks consistent shooting throughout the entire game ultimately gave it the victory. The first half saw Cornell keep pace with EMU’s solid corps of seasoned bucket makers as the Red was 31.3% from field goal range, 37.5% from three-point land, and a strong 81.8% (9-for-11) from the free throw line. Comparatively, the Hawks shot 40.7%, 40.0%, and 66.7%, respectively, in the same three categories. When the half-time buzzer sounded, Cornell trailed its opponent by only two points, 32-34. The second half revealed the Red’s loss of focus and the strength of the EMU team on offense. While Cornell improved from the field to shoot 39.3%, its success at the three-point line and charity stripe dramatically decreased as it shot 18.2% and 50.0%, respectively. The homeside, on the other hand, improved in all three categories from its first half effort as it shot 51.9% from the field, 66.7% (6-for-9) for three pointers, and 73.7% in free throws. The game ended by a final score of 82-67 in favor of the Hawks. Both Cornell and EMU attempted 19 three-point shots throughout the game, but the Red only made five (26.3%) while the Hawks sank 10 (52.6%) of them. The five-basket margin contributed to the outcome, as it was the 15-point difference in the game. EMU’s feat was not uncharacteristic, however, as the Hawks ranked third in the nation last year averaging 7.7 three-pointers per game. Senior tri-captain Breean Walas racked up a team high 21 points on the night, while junior forward Lynell Davis tallied 14 points, including a 6-for-8 effort in free throws, and nine of the team’s 37 total rebounds. Sophomore tri-captain Karen Force also tossed in 14 points along with five assists. Senior tri-captain Do Stevens pulled down seven rebounds and dished out three assists. The following afternoon, the Red faced Austin Peay, who lost 73-65 to Howard the previous night, in the tournament’s consolation game. The Lady Govs, who had appeared in last year’s NCAA tournament, did not bring the same offensive punch as EMU, but yet again, Austin Peay’s consistent shooting ultimately was the difference in the game. After the first half, Cornell again found itself with the lower score of the two teams, 37-30. The Red shot an impressive 50.0% from the field (12-24), 50.0% (3-for-6) from the three-point line, and 50.0% (3-for-6) from the foul line. Its opponent shot 39.4% (13-for-33) in field goals, 25.0% (3-for-12) in three-pointers, but was a solid 80.0% (8-for-10) at the charity stripe. The teams were relatively even in the second half from the field (36.7% for Cornell versus 38.5% for Austin Peay) and from the arc (38.5% versus 27.3%, respectively), but the Red suffered from a lack of success at the foul line. Cornell was triumphant from the charity stripe only 43.8% (7-for-16), while the Lady Govs shot a respectable 85.7% (6-for-7) in the second half. Although the Red outscored its opponent 31-29 in the final 20 minutes of play, it was not enough as Austin Peay took the victory by a final score of 66-61. For the Red, Stevens had four assists, four rebounds and a game-high 19 points. Sophomore forward Dani Aretino tied classmate and guard Lauren Kilduff for a game-high nine rebounds. Kilduff also added a career-high 17 points in the match and for her outstanding effort was named to the All-Tournament team.Archived article by Katherine Granish