In the middle of a global pandemic, people now, more than ever, are invested in understanding how their immune system works.
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Addressing Mental Health of College Students During a Pandemic
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As the number of COVID-19 cases on campus continues to rise, stress associated with the pandemic has worsened mental health concerns for many students. According to postdoctoral researcher Kaylin Ratner, human development, college students often struggle with mental health more as they navigate the uncertain process of becoming independent adults.
COVID-19 Testing
Cornell Testing Program Falters on First Day, Sees Long Lines and Scheduling Complications
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On the first day of surveillance testing, many students are already facing long lines and a malfunctioning Daily Check system.
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How to Choose the Right Mask
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In March, everyone had to make a sudden addition to their daily wardrobe: masks. As students and professors prepare to enter the lecture hall, masks and physical distancing will be the norm, so what masks should students wear?
Campus Modeling
As Classes Begin, Cornell’s Reopening Model Is Put to the Test
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In June, Cornell modeled for a potential campus reopening, when cases nation wide seemed to have plateaued nationally. But since then, the U.S. has seen almost 3 million more COVID-19 cases and 60,000 deaths. How is that model faring days before classes start?
Extreme Weather
Ithaca’s Severe Thunderstorms Come as Devastating Weather Afflicts the Nation
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On Sunday and Thursday afternoon, Ithaca community members witnessed the rapid onset of dangerous winds and precipitation, prompting University-wide alerts through Cornell’s emergency management system. Despite widespread concern, the storms were “nothing spectacular, meteorologically” according to a Cornell professor.
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Harmful Algal Blooms Make Reappearance in Cayuga Lake This Summer
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In early July, the Tompkins County Health Department warned residents of the presence of harmful algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. Following the warning, Taughannock Falls State Park announced that it would be closed for swimming until blooms disappeared.
COVID-19 Testing
What To Expect From Cornell’s COVID-19 Testing Experience
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The Cornell program has three core components — arrival testing, surveillance testing and testing with cause. Here’s what you need to know about those three components.
Cayuga Medical Center
How Cayuga Medical Center Treats COVID-19
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With the risk of over a thousand infections predicted by Cornell’s reopening plan, one pressing question still remains unanswered — how will you be cared for if you become seriously ill with COVID-19?
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Cornell’s Youngest Graduate Sets Out for Ph.D.
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At just 16 years old, Jeremy Shuler ’20 graduated this year with a degree in applied and engineering physics, making him the youngest person to ever graduate from Cornell. While his time at Cornell has come to an end, his academic journey is far from over.
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The Red Planet Gets a Little Redder: Cornellians Work on Instruments for Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
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On July 30, the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover blasted off for its months-long journey to Earth’s rust-colored neighbor. On a mission to seek out microbial life on Mars, the rover is armed to the teeth with scientific instruments that can analyze the planet’s ancient climate and geology.