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The Ithaca Voice
As Ithaca College undergoes seismic changes, alumni grieve the loss of a beloved program
When Ithaca College announced about a week into the fall semester that it was no longer offering its renowned Theatre Administration (TAM) program, alumni quickly took to social media to air their grievances about losing one of the school’s cornerstone programs that bridged the gap between theater and business.
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Dryden High School pipe burst causes flooding in halls
DRYDEN, N.Y. — A pipe in a cleaning closet at the Dryden High School burst on Saturday morning. Water from the second floor to the basement flooded the halls. Firefighters were alerted of this during a first aid class they were participating in. Immediately upon hearing the news, Dryden firefighters sprang into action and got to the high school.
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell Fraternity Parties Banned at Annexes, SFL Representative Tells Greek Life Leadership
In addition to a recent ban on parties hosted at their on-campus houses, Cornell Interfraternity Council fraternities also cannot host parties or social events at their off-campus annexes, a Sorority and Fraternity Life representative told Greek Life leadership, according to multiple people close to the guidance. The SFL representative did...
Breitbart
Nolte: Cornell University President’s Job in Jeopardy After ‘Mishandling’ Cornell 7 Case
Thanks to the far-left New York Times, we get to go into the weekend with a delicious story about the left eating its own. Dr. Michael I. Kotlikoff, Cornell University’s president, is facing a vote of “no confidence” from the Cornell faculty and a meeting of the school’s board of trustees that the Times says could decide his fate:
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Protesters demonstrate on Cornell’s campus as board of trustees wraps up two days of meetings
Protesters gathered in a courtyard outside the meeting of the Cornell Board of Trustees on Friday. Protesters gathered in a courtyard outside the meeting of the Cornell Board of Trustees on Friday. It was the first meeting of the trustees since a lawsuit filed by a former student accused the university of mishandling her accusations of gang rape by seven Chi Phi fraternity members in 2024.
WETM 18 News
18 Sports Blitz – 10/16
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The 18 Sports Blitz is back with another exciting episode. The 18 Sports Blitz continued with a marquee lineup of local high school football games, including a thrilling slate from Section IV, Section V, and the NTL. Of the big winners on the night, Horseheads topped Elmira in a classic crosstown […]
Cornell Daily Sun
JASO | Trying to Screw Over the Patriarchy, Kotlikoff Screws Everyone
In between chants invoking items usually found in the catch-all liberation toolbox, it seems that University President Michael Kotlikoff, from his Herman Miller Eames lounger, somewhere in Day Hall, heard one more loudly than the rest. Palestinians, transgender students’ rights, the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ and, of course, ‘Justice for Jane Doe,’ were...
WashingtonExaminer
Cornell lets itself be governed by an outrage mob
Elite universities are supposed to be resilient and stalwart defenders of the truth. So, if Cornell is making decisions in a panic to avoid political backlash, what exactly makes it an “elite” university? Cornell University has announced that it is banning all fraternity parties and social events on campus for the rest of the year, […]
WETM
Waverly students run food pantry, thrift store
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — Students in Waverly High School’s Retail Management class help run a thrift store and food pantry that serve about 50 families each week. At Peyton’s Closet, shoppers can find clothing for children and adults, along with books and toys. Most items cost less than $5. Organizers say money from the store goes towards the Wolverine Community Cupboard, which is open to the public.
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell Unplugged: Students and Faculty Weigh in on Screentime Use
Cornell examined different ways in which students can limit their own screentime use through their weeklong event Cornell Unplugged, which urged students, faculty and staff to “go off-line, off-screen, and off-tech.”. Cornell Unplugged, which took place from Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, explored how mindful technology use supports personal...
Cornell Daily Sun
Student Assembly Tables Resolution to Abolish Cornell Fraternities After Hour-Long Debate
The Student Assembly indefinitely tabled a resolution calling for the abolition of Cornell’s Interfraternity Council and its affiliated fraternities, after more than an hour of debate on Oct. 8. The debate came five days before Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff’s Tuesday announcement that Cornell will suspend all parties and social...
theithacan.org
SGC hears about upcoming Staff Council’s vote of no confidence in the board of trustees
Staff Council Chair Cliff-Simon Vital announced an upcoming vote of no confidence toward the Ithaca College Board of Trustees at the Ithaca College Student Governance Council’s meeting Oct. 12. Vital does not hold a vote in the matter, but rather spoke on behalf of the Staff Council. At the...
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Marathon teacher makes it to top 10 in national contest
MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — A teacher in the Marathon Central School District is a finalist. Bill Perks made it to the top 10 in the Kleenex “Heroes of the Classroom” contest. The nationwide contest honors teachers who’ve made a big impact on their students. The district calls that an “apt description” for Perks, who’s been described as “one of the best” and a “huge inspiration.” Perks says he’s a teacher because “to see a student believe in themselves is truly special,” the district said.
ithaca.com
17-Year-Old Ithaca Native Builds Global STEM Nonprofit
At 17 years old, Ithaca native Robert Kong turned his passion for self-taught coding into TechSpaces, a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education worldwide. Kong said TechSpaces offers coding education, particularly to individuals who previously believed it was out of reach, through resources on...
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Ithaca College proposes plan to merge from five to three schools
This is a developing story. This story was originally published at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 13. This story was updated at 12:40 a.m. Oct. 14. Ithaca College is proposing a potential restructuring plan that would merge its five schools to three schools. Melanie Stein, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, announced the concept for restructuring at an Oct. 13 all-faculty meeting. Stein said the college is planning this change to address student needs, financial challenges and pressures on higher education. Stein said the concept for restructuring is an ongoing conversation.
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Ithaca College’s “Three Sisters” and Season Preview
The work of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov is seldom seen on Ithaca stages, perhaps partly because conveying his ironic mix of comedy and everyday tragedy is a challenge for any actor. But Ithaca College’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, which offers its majors experience in a range of genres, has opened its season with his complex 1901 classic, “Three Sisters.”