Maximilien Reynolds ’19 pleaded guilty to two federal felony charges, admitting that he gave another student money last year to buy an AR-15-style rifle and that he possessed unregistered firearms.
American history
Democratization Often Coincided With Disenfranchisement, Government Professor Writes in New Book
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Democracies often operate in contradictions, according to Prof. David Alexander Bateman, government: the first waves of democratization in modern states coincide with the disenfranchisement of a significant chunk of the population.
fuentes observatory
Light Pollution from North Campus Expansion Has Cornell Astronomers Worried
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“Undoubtedly the new buildings will contribute to the light pollution,” said Prof. Phil Nicholson, astronomy, who advises the Cornell Astronomical Society.
martha pollack
Pollack Says Greek Reforms ‘On-Track,’ Addresses Mental Health on Campus
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Pollack confirmed that her second year on campus has been “great,” and believes that some of the things that came out of the “tumults” of the first year have helped shaped the policies and decisions this year.
Ithaca Budget
City Budget Increases Stormwater Fees to Compensate for Cornell’s Low Tax Contribution
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President Martha E. Pollack contested the idea that Cornell doesn’t pay its fair share in an interview with The Sun on Monday.
Farm Ops
From Rifles to Radishes: Cornell Program Helps Veterans Farm
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The program provides veterans with scholarships and classes in everything from maple syrup tapping to mushroom cultivation to beekeeping.
CSEC Awareness Week
Weill Medical Professor to Speak on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth
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SASSY invited Pender to Cornell to expand the reach of awareness about exploitation within New York State and possible solutions to address it, according to Zara Schreiber ’21, SASSY’s public relations chair.
2016 Election
Tufts Professor Details ‘Trump Effect’ on American Voters After Midterm Elections
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The 2016 election changed the narrative of “who mattered” in terms of voter turnout, Schaffner said.
Mental Health Summit
Summit Calls Attention to Mental Health Issues Faced By Women of Color
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On Saturday, the organization hosted 10 different workshops on topics including body image, study activism and relationships. The workshops were hosted by professionals from Cornell Health and the Title IX Office as well as student leaders.
Armstice Day
‘The War is Over’: Risley Celebrates Armistice Day Centennial
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On Saturday night, Risley’s Great Hall was transported back 100 years to the end of World War I in a celebration that featured distinguished speakers and live music.
course registration
Coursicle, App That Notifies Students About Open Space in Classes, Now Available at Cornell
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Coursicle, a course registration tool that alerts users about open class space, became available on November 5 for Cornell students.