Money & Business
Cornell Students Invested in GameStop. Here’s What Drove Their Stock Decisions.
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“It might have been my worst, but most profitable investing decision,” said Dylan Kim ’23.
Cornell University
Despite Pandemic Cuts, TCAT Remains Committed to Improving Service to the Tompkins Area Community
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“Our goal is to keep going with our service levels as much as possible,” Vanderpool said. “I don’t want to take anything away from anybody.”
economy
Ithaca Employment Largely Rebounds, But Weaknesses Linger According to Local Officials
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“Unemployment insurance is only a partial replacement for lost wages; if the worker doesn’t make a living wage to begin with, unemployment isn’t nearly enough.”
Money & Business
Remote Work May Make Applicant Pool More Competitive, Professor Says
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“In the remote model, people seeking freedom and autonomy in their jobs will become happier,” Haeger said. “The alternative is true for people who really thrive on the face to face.”
Alumni
Father-and-Daughter Alumni Duo Launch Patented Invention That Simplifies Seasoning
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“Don’t be afraid to explore and reach out to people who have done something entrepreneurial. That’s the best way for you to learn whether this is the lifestyle for you.”
Money & Business
Cornell Professors Weigh in on Pandemic’s Impact on America’s Healthcare System
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More than 176,000 people have died from COVID-19 and 5.6 million people have contracted the virus in the United States. In Tompkins County, 241 people have tested positive for the coronavirus and there have been two reported deaths.
Money & Business
Cornell Professors Discuss the Future of Labor and Implications of USMCA
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“A great majority of the provisions in the USMCA are quite similar or identical to those in NAFTA … and I would call it a rebranding of NAFTA,” Lee said.
Money & Business
Ithaca Housing Market Sees Double-Digit Increases in Real Estate Activity
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Since May, new listings and pending sales in Ithaca increased by 12.3 and 27.2 percent, respectively.
Cornell
Virtual Escape Rooms and Happy Hours: Students Express Enthusiasm for Virtual Summer Internships
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“I think COVID-19 has impacted everything for sure,” Simms said. “But at the same time, there’s nothing more you can do than to work hard and put your best foot forward.”
fall 2020
Students Grapple With Pandemic-Induced Financial Insecurity
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“I think that was the beginning of the decline of my mental health — which for most Cornell students isn’t necessarily great to begin with.”