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Cornell encampment protesters, student media clash with school officials
Cornell University may impose another round of suspensions related to the Palestine protests on campus, school officials announced. Student protests broke out on the CU campus Thursday morning and continued into this past weekend as a student-led coalition set up tents in the university's Arts Quad, and now the university is threatening suspensions for students and human resources reports for staff involved.
Police to auction off abandoned vehicles this week
ITHACA, N.Y. — The city is auctioning off 11 abandoned vehicles at local tow lots on the morning of May 3. Nine cars, an electric scooter and a motorcycle will be available for the public to purchase with cash, cashier’s check or certified check, in accordance with the state’s “abandoned vehicles” law.
A Cornellian’s Guide to Slope Day
Sporting sunglasses and clutching portable chargers, students offer advice about what to bring, wear and expect on Slope Day, as the University tradition rapidly approaches. In an email sent to the Cornell community, the Slope Day Programming Board clarified that attendees are required to bring their student ID and Slope Day wristband. Additionally, it is highly suggested that attendees bring cell phones; empty, translucent, non-glass water bottles; pre-purchased food tickets and a government-issued photo ID.
Suspended Protester Rejects Offer to Receive Academic Credit in Exchange for Discontinuing Encampment Involvement
On Tuesday, Nick Wilson ’26 rejected a deal from the University to receive academic credit for the Spring 2024 semester in exchange for discontinuing his involvement with the pro-Palestine encampment on the Arts Quad. Wilson was one of four students suspended on Friday for participating in the encampment, which meant he would lose all credit from this semester.
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