Dragon Day
Dragon Day in Limbo as First-Years Try to Keep Tradition Alive
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Dragon Day — one of Cornell’s most well-known traditions — might be canceled for a second year.
alternative recycling
Cornell University Sustainable Design Aims to Reduce Waste and Food Insecurity
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Once a coordinated effort to give heaps of gently used microfridges and lamps a new home, Cornell’s annual Dump and Run pop-up has taken a back seat for the past year. Now, Cornell University Sustainable Design is breathing new life into the effort to reduce waste in Ithaca by both swapping in-person sales with a sleek app to streamline the reuse of items students leave behind.
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Cornell Study Identifies Trump as the ‘Single Largest Driver’ of COVID-19 Misinformation
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Between Jan. 1 and May 26, a Cornell study found that Trump mentions comprised 37.9 percent of the overall infodemic — the 1.1 million news articles out of the 38 million that were related to misinformation on the pandemic.
immigration
Cornell Law Professor Breaks Down ‘Broken’ Immigration System Under Trump Administration
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Prof. Stephen Yale-Loehr B.A. ’77, J.D. ’81, law, discussed the current administration’s rising restrictions against immigration and offered solutions to existing problems.
Black Lives Matter
Investigation Continues Into August Altercation at Black Lives Matter Protest
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After motorists drive through Black Lives Matter protestors, Ithaca mayor and IPD continue to investigate the altercation.
campus dining
What’s Open? A Guide to Campus Dining
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In compliance with COVID-19 safety regulations, Cornell Dining has implemented restrictions such as contactless payment and masks being required indoors.
Carlucci
N.Y. State Senator and Alum Campaigns for Congress With His Home District in Crisis
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Having adapted to COVID-related restrictions, Cornell alum N.Y. State Sen. David Carlucci ’02 (D-38th) has continued to campaign for Congress.
ithaca colleges
Ithaca Colleges Scramble to Cut Costs as They Confront Uncertain Future
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Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College have already made some tough logistical and financial decisions.
comedy groups
Many Cornell Comedy Groups Take Hiatuses, Encounter Obstacles in Working Virtually
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In light of COVID-19 based restrictions on meeting in-person, comedy groups have been largely unproductive.
child care
Professors Face Gender Biases As They Juggle Work and Childcare at Home
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Amid the new challenges that online learning present, is the issue of balancing childcare with academic work.