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Award-Winning Author Initiates Lecture Series

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“There is something in childhood that marks us for a lifetime,” said A.D. White Professor-at-Large Laura Restrepo in a lecture yesterday in Goldwin Smith’s Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium. The lecture was the first in a series of appearances she will be making from now until March 7.
Restrepo, a Colombian novelist, journalist and political activist, is known throughout the world for her books, including her most recent work, Delirium, which won her the 2004 Alfaguara prize for authors of Spanish literature.

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Cornell Libertarians Hope to Engage Students

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The College Libertarians are fighting for their political ideals as well as some understanding this semester. Several students asked in an informal survey could not even identify what a Libertarian is.
To combat their relative obscurity, the College Libertarians have sparked some interest across campus with a recent chalking blitz with slogans such as, “Who is Ron Paul?” “Ron Paul for America” and “Google Ron Paul!”
Andrew Loewer ’08, president of College Libertarians at Cornell said, “The chalkings are a great way to get people thinking, even people who aren’t interested in politics.”
The chalkings provoked interest around campus, sent some students to their computers to investigate, were ignored by many and caused confusion for others.

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C.U. Democrats Aim to Register 1,000 For ’08 Election

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“People think that Cornell students are apathetic. We’re not apathetic, we’re busy,” said Randy Lariar ’08, president of Cornell Democrats.
With this in mind, and with the presidential primaries approaching, the Cornell Democrats are trying to involve students in politics with voter registration drives, speakers and debates. The organization is also planning at least one trip to New Hampshire to campaign during the presidential primaries.
Abbye Goldberg ’10 is participating in the Cornell Democrats’ effort to register 1,000 students to vote. She would like to see more student involvement and voter participation.
“[Voting] is the only way we can control our country,” Goldberg said.

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GOP Faithful Get in Gear for 2008 Election

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“We don’t believe in indoctrination,” said Chair­man of the Cornell College Republicans Ah­med Salem ’08 as he spoke about the liberal tendencies of Cornell professors and the challenges conservative students face on Cornell’s left-leaning campus.
In light of the upcoming presidential primaries, the organization’s focus is on raising awareness and political involvement on campus. Salem stressed the importance of intellectual and political diversity to his organization.
Salem is an example of how increased political awareness can precipitate change. He explained that he identified with the Democratic Party his first two years at Cornell until his studies in economics and greater political consciousness shifted his views.

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Linera Discusses Marxism

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Students, faculty and members of the Ithaca community filled Goldwin Smith’s HEC Auditorium yesterday to hear the Vice President of Bolivia Álvaro García Linera speak.
Bruno Bosteels, coordinator of Linera’s visit, explained that he invited Linera to speak because of his unique place within the Marxist tradition. He believes that the Linera can help stimulate an inter-generational dialogue.

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Walking the Walk to Combat Cancer

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Light pink took over the Commons on Saturday, as participants in the 13th Annual Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance Walkathon wore boas, scarves, ribbons and bracelets bearing the cause’s color. The walk raised awareness and funds for local women to fight cancer.


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Play Addresses U.S. Immigration Issues

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Spanish speakers and students congregated in Ithaca’s Kitchen Theatre for a performance of Fronteras/Borders, a short play which focused on immigration and relations between the U.S. and Latin America. The play was put on by members of TeatroTallar, a Spanish theater workshop.


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Play Address U.S. Immigration Issues

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Spanish speakers and students congregated in Ithaca’s Kitchen Theatre for a performance of Fronteras/Borders, a short play which focused on immigration and relations between the U.S. and Latin America. The play was put on by members of TeatroTallar, a Spanish theater workshop.


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Katrina Survivors Speak Out On Aid for Black Community

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Residents continue to live under hurricane's shadow

Yesterday the Cornell community recognized the ongoing struggle in New Orleans one year after the Katrina disaster with a panel discussion about the implications of the storm in a forum titled “Katrina: One Year Later.”