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Cornellian Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 Dies at 87
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 dies at 87.
BIPOC/Related
‘Racism Is Embedded’: Scholars Wrestle With Issues of Racism, Policing and Mass Incarceration
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Marc Lacey ’87 joined professors in law and government to discuss solutions to the national crises of police brutality and structural racism.
menstrual products
Prompted by Student-Led Advocacy, Cornell Provides Access to Period Products in Restrooms Across Campus
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Restrooms in Cornell buildings will now offer free menstrual products, due to the advocacy The Gender Justice Advocacy Center.
clare sellers
National Networking Organization Hopes to Connect Women on Campus to More Professional Opportunities
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With a vision to connect women across campus, Clare Sellers ’22 brings the Women’s Network to Cornell.
antonio tsailas
Family of Deceased First-Year Has Valid Case Against Cornell, Judge Rules
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The lawsuit against Cornell over the death of Antonio Tsialas ’23 will proceed, a Tompkins County judge ruled Sept. 4. In the almost 11 months since the tragedy, the University has shared few updates on the circumstances surrounding the first-year’s death or the investigations launched immediately after.
wildfires
Smoke From West Coast Fires Reaches Ithaca Campus
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Smoke from the West Coast’s devastating fires stretched across the nation, from sea to shining sea, to reach Ithaca this week. “I wouldn’t have even thought,” said Claire Stein ’24. “It brings out the gravity of the situation: Climate change is very real and affects everyone.”
COVID-19
University’s Handling of Infected Student Prompts Accountability Demands
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“I identify very closely with Stella — I’m also a first generation, low-income student. When I heard what was going on, that really struck me because I realized that really could be me.”
News
Cornell Expands CARES Act Assistance Measures, Set to Roll Out $8.5 Million in Additional Funding
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The University announced plans to continue its CARES Act grants this semester, revealing Wednesday afternoon that it will deliver an additional $8.5 million to students in need.
COVID-19
Cornell Returns to Green Alert Level as Campus Largely Contains Spread of COVID-19
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After 13 days at the yellow alert level, Cornell has returned to its “new normal” as it reported zero new cases for two days straight and only three confirmed on-campus positives since Sept. 12.
COVID-19
Cornell Reports Two Straight Days of Zero Cases, Marking Turnaround From Rocky Start to Semester
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Although still at the yellow alert level, the University has not reported any new COVID-19 cases for the past two days.