ithaca crash
Local Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Ithaca’s Route 13
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Several vehicles were involved in a collision on Route 13, leaving one woman dead and others with minor injuries.
culture
Cornellians Experience ‘Cultural Exchange,’ Meet National Leaders on Second Annual Trip to Pakistan
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In hopes of eradicating the stereotypes against their home country, two Cornell alumni from Pakistan started organizing trips to bring students to their home country starting last year. This past spring break, 24 Cornell students travelled to Pakistan, where they got to learn about the culture and meet notable figures such as the President and the Chief of the Military.
stephen moore
Stephen Moore, Trump Advisor and Federal Reserve Nominee, Talks ‘Trumponomics’
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Stephen Moore, nominee for governor of the Federal Reserve board and former advisor for Trump’s 2016 election campaign, began his talk Wednesday by giving three pieces of advice to students: do what you love, question both experts and “scientific consensus” and read the Wall Street Journal editorial page no matter one’s political affiliation.
youtube
‘I’m Still Figuring It All Out’: YouTuber Katie Go ’22 On Balancing School and Online Following
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Katie Go ’22 YouTube channel currently has 8.1 million views, over 243 videos and over 127,000 subscribers. She started out making DIY videos for costumes, gifts and school supplies but eventually moved into lifestyle content, and once she was accepted to Cornell, videos about what life is like in Ithaca.
greek life
Spring Rush Numbers Hit 4-Year Low as Retention Rates Hit 2-Year Peak
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The numbers of participants in spring 2019’s rush week hit at a 4-year low, however the retention rate of people who actually joined a Greek house reached 2-year peak.
NASA
NASA InSight Lander Provides Weather Reports from the Red Planet
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The NASA InSight lander will be providing weather reports from Mars’ surface while it gathers seismological data about Mars’ interior.
Eric Andre
Comedian and Actor Eric Andre Coming to Campus March 23
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Eric Andre, creator and host of “The Eric Andre Show”, will be coming to campus on March 23rd. The event will be in Bailey Hall with tickets going on sale starting March 1st.
CU Nooz
CU Nooz Brings a Satirical Twist to Campus
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Cornell’s publication, CU Nooz, seeks to bring Onion-like satire to news coverage on campus issues.
food insecurity
Student-Founded Food Pantry Serves Over a Hundred People Weekly
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Bread N Butter, a food pantry founded and run by a graduate student, has been tackling the issue of food insecurity since September by providing free cooked meals to the campus community.
dining
Louie’s Lunch Food Truck Will Return, New Owner Says
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Students returning from winter break noticed a North Campus icon missing from its usual spot — the Louie’s Lunch food truck.