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Ezra’s Tunnel

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College-Age Male Found Dead in Ithaca Gorge

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs | May 25, 2018

The victim appeared to be about 21 years old, and police were later able to identify him and notify his family, a sergeant said late on Friday.

Ezra's Tunnel

Cornell Gates off Ezra’s Tunnel After 188 Years — and 2 Deaths This Decade

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs | January 28, 2018

The historic tunnel, built by University co-founder Ezra Cornell, is now blocked off by a steel gate following the drownings of two Cornellians in the last seven years.

Ezra's Tunnel

GUEST ROOM | Gating Off Ezra’s Tunnel Was Necessary

By Joe McMahon | January 25, 2018

“Unfortunately in our society it’s not enough to put up a sign and expect people will adhere to the rules or advice as posted.”

Ezra's Tunnel

Ithaca Approves Cornell Proposal to Block Ezra’s Tunnel After 2 Drownings in 7 Years

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs | December 6, 2017

The City of Ithaca on Wednesday approved Cornell’s proposal to block off a 187-year-old tunnel built by the University’s co-founder.

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Nearly 500 Sign Petition to ‘Save Ezra’s Tunnel’ From Council’s Proposed Gate

By Hnin Ei Wai Lwin | November 30, 2017

Instead of completely blocking access to the area, students proposed implementing other safety measures.

The Gorges

Ithaca and Cornell Move Toward Fencing Off Tunnel to Gorge Where Students Have Drowned

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Hnin Ei Wai Lwin | November 9, 2017

Cornell and Ithaca moved one step closer to blocking access to the gorge above Ithaca Falls, which has long served as a local swimming hole but has also been the site of at least two students’ drowning deaths in recent years.

Ezra's Tunnel

Common Council Debates Closing Ezra’s Tunnel

By Celine Choo | August 31, 2017

Winston S. Perez-Ventura ’22 died near Fall Creek in a drowning accident in the beginning of August. Since then, the city has been considering shutting down the area due to the frequency of accidents.

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Despite the criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), he deserves more credit for the successes in handling the pandemic, from vaccination distribution to economic stimulation, Matthew Samilow ’22 writes.

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