The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/greek-life/)
We would welcome the opportunity for dialogue with the Cornell administration, which unfortunately has not yet occurred. Decisions on complex, emotional issues should involve all affected, especially when organizations and events are impacted.
Interim President Michael Kotlikoff and Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi fielded questions at Thursday’s Student Assembly meeting on the housing process, Greek Life, protected speech and co-op funding.
If you’ve been paying attention to campus chatter lately, you may have heard the acronym “COB” dropped here and there. To most, it’s a cryptic term that holds no meaning, but for some at Cornell, it can completely transform the college experience.
Unfortunately, three years here has confirmed that Cornell is no different: the Greek life system as it stands requires serious, intentional reform in order to deconstruct the interwoven rape culture that permeates the social fabric of this campus.
Vice President Rocco DeLorenzo ’24 resigned from his position and seat on the Student Assembly amid allegations of hostility towards women. Vice President Clyde Lederman ’26 remains in office after the Office of Ethics recommended the Assembly consider recalling him as well.
Today, The Sun is excited to launch Lifestyle, a new subjective department that aims to spotlight student life, advice and personal experiences for and from the Cornell community.
Two high-ranking members of the Student Assembly have received recommendations to be recalled over a series of ethical violations.
Private text messages showcase a plan to create a Greek life “machine” in the Student Assembly that would shape the agenda of the governing body to be favorable to fraternities and block women’s health-related resolutions.
One year after their chapter’s closure, former Phi Sigma Sigma members remain disappointed and confused about the decision.
Did Yash Moitra ’27 try to take down Greek life at Cornell? No — if you take his word for it.