fracking
Professors Use Poetry and Photography to Analyze Impact of Fracking
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More than 35 students filled into a packed Rockefeller Hall classroom on Monday to learn more about the notorious F-Word: fracking.
black empowerment
Hip-hop Artist Describes Black Experience Through Jazz and Soul
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Hip-hop artist Akua Naru explores the myriad experiences of Black women through jazz and soul. She is also Harvard University’s Nasir Jones fellow at the Hutchin Center for African and African American Research.
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.
Midnight Dim Sum
Midnight Dim Sum Gives Taste of Asian Culture
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Dim sum is conventionally enjoyed as an open brunch during the day, but at the Midnight Dim Sum in Duffield on Saturday, busy Cornellians got to have a taste of both the traditional Chinese dishes and Chinese culture.
gender inequality
PAM Professor Receives $1 Million for Research About Inequality Within Families
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Prof. Kelly Musick, policy analysis and management, was awarded $1 million for her research on the discrepancy in earnings between women with children and their male partners.
Protest
Crowd Gathers in Commons in ‘Nobody is Above the Law’ Protest Against Trump Administration
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The demonstration mirrored protests in over 1,000 U.S. cities, which converged on Thursday at 5 p.m. to call for the protection of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Trump-Russia ties.
Student Health Plan
University Updates Requirements to Waive Student Health Plan
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Students who wish to waive the University-mandated Student Health Plan insurance for the 2019-2020 academic year must have a minimum out-of-network coverage of 60 percent, according to the new requirements, a 10 percent decrease from last year’s waiver requirements.
Jonathan Van Ness
‘Queer Eye’ Star Jonathan Van Ness to Visit Cornell
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Van Ness is the latest guest invited by Cornell University Program Board, whose past speakers include Michelle Wolf, Colin Jost and Trevor Noah.