coronavirus
‘It’s Just Not the Same’: Students on Their Virtual First Day Jitters
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Cornellians must adjust to online classes halfway through the semester — with some transitions being easier than others.
grading
Students Express Frustration, Satisfaction Over Extended Opt-In S/U Grading
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After Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced that the University would extend opt-in S/U to the last day of classes, some students expressed frustration, while others were pleased with the outcome.
abortion access
New York Attorney General Calls for Increased Access to Abortion Pill During Pandemic
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As COVID-19 patients fill up hospital beds, attorneys general across the country call for the easing up for restrictions on an abortion pill to provide abortion care for patients from home. Planned Parenthood and Cornellians for Life provide their takes on the statement.
City
Ithaca in Numbers: Layoffs Surge as COVID-19 and Student Departures Devastate Hospitality Sales
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Ithaca restaurants have laid off hundreds of workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many restaurant staff members out of work.
co-op
Students Find Solace, Community in Co-Ops
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Even though most students have left campus, some co-op residents are still in Ithaca, adhering the social distancing guidelines and adjusting to life on a nearly-empty campus.
food shelter
Charities Adapt and Community Shares Resources to Support Laid-Off Workers
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From community Facebook groups to local charities, Ithacans provide meals and other necessities for those economically impacted by the pandemic.
City
Phone Calls Flood in as Tenants Demand Rent Freeze
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The Ithaca Tennants Union organized a phone-in campaign to push the Common Council to enact a rent freeze, while tenants struggle financially due to the pandemic.
News
Tompkins Advocacy Center Serves Victims as New York’s Domestic Abuse Cases Rise
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The Tompkins County Advocacy Center continues to provide services via a 24/7 hotline for those affected by domestic abuse and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ithaca Fire Department
Fire Strikes Apartment Building on Brooktondale Road
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A fire struck an apartment building on Brooktondale Road Sunday evening. Everyone escaped the fire and the building was saved, except for one unit. The cause of the fire is unknown.
restaurants
‘We Are Making No Money’: Collegetown Restaurants Struggle to Stay Open
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Collegetown businesses are scrambling to stay afloat, as statewide regulations restrict them to takeout-only operations to reduce the coronavirus’ spread.