Cornell University
Cornell, TCAT Release New Set of Guidelines as COVID-19 Spreads in the U.S.
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With the spread of the novel coronavirus, the University takes stringent measures to mitigate the effects.
Science
The Carbon Footprint of Your February Break Travels
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Every year, Cornellians travel around the country and world to get away from the cold of Ithaca for a couple days during February break. Unfortunately, by emitting greenhouse gases, traveling by car, plane or bus can contribute to climate change — with America’s transportation alone responsible for almost 30 percent of all global warming emissions in the US.
As students flock back to campus from various destinations, Prof. Danielle Eiseman, communication, weighed in on the most sustainable methods for traveling.
News
Solar Flashback: Snow Storms
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The University cancelled classes and closed the campus on Monday due to the latest seasonal storm, and although past shutdowns have been rare, snow storms have affected campus in various ways over the decades.
Airport
Before Classes Were Cancelled, Cornellians Attempted to Return to Ithaca at All Costs
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Zhang was one of many students who took to social media to recount their troubles with traveling back to Ithaca on Sunday. The snowstorm, which started Sunday and continued into Monday, dropped nearly a foot of snow in Ithaca.
International Students
He doesn’t sleep for 34 hours. She goes home only once a year. 9 international students on their journey between home and Cornell.
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For many international students, their trips to Cornell routinely take up to dozens of hours and are often accompanied by sleep deprivation, difficult accommodations and surprising episodes.
Bus
OurBus Unable to Renew Permit to Board on Green Street, Sues City of Ithaca
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Students who travel with OurBus in and out of Ithaca might no longer be able to do so after May 15, when OurBus’s permit to use the Green Street bus terminal will expire.
culture
Cornellians Experience ‘Cultural Exchange,’ Meet National Leaders on Second Annual Trip to Pakistan
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In hopes of eradicating the stereotypes against their home country, two Cornell alumni from Pakistan started organizing trips to bring students to their home country starting last year. This past spring break, 24 Cornell students travelled to Pakistan, where they got to learn about the culture and meet notable figures such as the President and the Chief of the Military.
bus service
OurBus Now Offers Year-Round Route from Ithaca to Long Island
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OurBus, a transportation service that operates in the area, recently added a year-round route between Ithaca and Long Island, with stops along the North Shore of Long Island.
winter storm
Canceled Flights and Impromptu Housing: Winter Storm Frustrates Students’ Travel Plans to Cornell
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While some students traversed campus in snow boots, sleds and skis, other Cornellians scrambled to secure last-minute lodging or alternative travel arrangements.
snow storm
Traveling to Cornell in a Winter Storm: All You Need to Know
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The Sun has aggregated all the information about the upcoming storm that you may need to get to campus, one way or another.