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April 1, 2003

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Alumni Affairs Seeks Revenue

By wpengine | April 1, 2003

This is the first in a series of articles exploring ways of increasing C.U. revenues in a time of financial want.

“Imagine the possibilities we haven’t even begun to explore yet,” said Inge T. Reichenbach, vice president for alumni affairs and development.

NCAA Rules Boston College Winner Of East Regional, Red's Season Over

By wpengine April 2, 2003

Tears of joy turned into tears of anguish for the men’s hockey team, as head coach Mike Schafer ’86 received the phone call he never expected to receive yesterday morning. One day after an apparent 2-1 double overtime win over Boston College in the NCAA Quarterfinals, the No. 1 Red was informed by the NCAA that after a thorough review, the East regional title will be awarded to B.C., the Sun has learned. Boston College advances to its fifth Frozen Four in the last six years. “It’s really hard to take,” said Schafer. “I thought we got screwed when the bracket first came out, and now this. Just unbelievable.” The play in question took place in the latter portion of the third period of Sunday’s East region final with the score tied at 1-1. Eagles defenseman Peter Harrold was pushed into the crease following a shot from close range on sophomore goalie David LeNeveu. After making a save on Harrold’s shot, LeNeveu allowed a rebound that Stephen Gionta pounded home past LeNeveu’s outstretched glove. The Red bench immediately protested that Harrold committed a crease violation, and after reviewing the tape, referee Don Adam agreed, and the goal was overturned. With the tie maintained, the game went into overtime, and the Red later won when senior Matt McRae scored at 1:09 into the second extra period. NCAA officials reviewed the game film again yesterday morning and ruled that Harrold was carried into the crease by the momentum of his rush to the goal and did not deliberately impede LeNeveu from making the save. An official announcement is expected today, according to a source close to the men’s hockey team who spoke on the condition of anonymity. EDITOR’S NOTE: April Fools! We got you this time. This story is not real. Archived article by Scott C. Jones
Cornell's Ingenious Frozen Four Ticket Distribution Plans Thwarted

By wpengine April 2, 2003

After years of controversy surrounding distribution of men’s hockey season tickets to students, the athletic ticket office had settled on a novel method of issuing tickets for the Red’s appearance in the Frozen Four — a helicopter drop over the arts quad. Cornell would have been allotted 250 tickets for the Frozen Four, 150 of which were to be set aside for boosters, administrators, and player comps. Vouchers for the remaining 100 tickets would have been dropped from a chopper at noon on Saturday afternoon. “We’ve had a lot of debate over what the best way to give students tickets is,” said ticket office manager Gene Nighman. “In years past, the student ticket line has always produced arguments over whether the best or most deserving fans ended up with the best seats. So this time, with only 100 to hand out, we decided to literally throw it to the wind.” The drop was scheduled for Saturday so that students would not have to miss classes for the event. Students who end up with the vouchers will be able to bring them to the ticket office in Bartels Hall to claim their tickets. They will go for their face value of $40 per game, bringing the total price for the two semifinal games and championship game to $120. Naturally, the latest distribution plan has students buzzing with displeasure once again. “I consider myself a pretty loyal fan,” said senior Linus O’Pallday, who has attended every home game and several away games this season, including the postseason contests in Albany, N.Y. and Providence, R.I. “But I’m only 5-6, and there’s no way I’ll be able to fight off people to get myself a voucher, let alone one for my friend, who won’t be here this weekend for the drop.” EDITOR’S NOTE: April Fools! We got you this time. This story is not real. Archived article by Letme Skate