Science
Pumpkins, Peppers and Potatoes: Here’s What’s Harvested at Cornell Farms
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New York’s hidden cornucopia can be found within walking distance of Cornell — 11 small farms spanning 325 acres, featuring hundreds of varieties of produce.
Multimedia
MULTIMEDIA | An Orchard’s Battle Against a Changing Climate
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eather editor Nicole Collins visited with LIttletree Orchards to chat with Amara Steinkraus, operations manager, about the total wipeout of last year’s apple crop.
News
Ann S. Bowers ’59, Notable Cornell Donor and Silicon Valley Trailblazer, Dies at 86
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Ann S. Bowers ’59, a tech trailblazer, notable Cornell donor and philanthropist, died at 86.
News
Applefest Brings Community Together Amid Weak Apple Harvest
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Even amid a frost-induced weak apple harvest and Homecoming festivities, this year’s Applefest saw a successful turnout.
Alumni
Alumni Software Engineer Earns Acclaim for Adaptive Calendar App Fantastical
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Fantastical, an organization app produced by Kent Sutherland MEng ’10, got a feature as Apple Inc.’s App of the Day for Oct. 11, 2021.
Dining
Three Must-Get Fall Flavored Treats
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With fall’s arrival, there’s nothing more exciting than looking at new seasonal treats. It’s always been a joy for me to look at the innovative additions to restaurants’ and cafes’ temporary seasonal menu. So, I decided to visit local eateries and try out some of their seasonal items, focusing on pumpkin and apple. Collegetown Bagels — Pumpkin Bar
Starting off with this iconic treat, the pumpkin bar is a three layered dessert bar with a graham cracker base, cream cheese frosting in the middle and a layer of pumpkin spice cream cheese topped with whipped cream. The pumpkin bar looks nothing but delicious and offers a great variety of flavor.
Science
Apple Picking and Pomology: The Science Behind Apple Growing
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The 37th Annual Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival will be taking place from Sept. 27 to 29. Well-attended each year and beloved by Ithaca residents, the Apple Fest is a fall hit thanks to pomology — the science of fruit production.
apple
Mann Library Exhibit Celebrates History of Cider-Making and Heirloom Apples
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The exhibit, “Apples to Cider: An Old Industry Takes New Root,” speaks to the rich history of apples in cider-making, and the resurgence of an industry with close ties to Cornell research.
cornell tech
Incoming Cornell Tech Executive-in-Residence to Step Down From Position at Apple
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Denise Young Smith is scheduled to assume her position at Cornell Tech in January 2018, the University on Nov. 7 — 10 days prior to the news of her stepping down at Apple.
apple
MALPASS | Today’s Keynote and You
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Today is Apple’s Keynote Event, where they release all their new products, which means I get a whole new set of things to be angry about. Am I being a little preemptive considering that no specs have been officially announced? Probably, but it’s really either this or another political column people, and personally if I have to write one more line dedicated to this election I am going to vomit. Plus, it’s midterm time and I haven’t even gotten my Halloween costume in order, so just let me unwind with a little Apple bashing. Just to prove that I’m not a total hack, I’ll stick to the rumors that have been all but officially confirmed.