Phil Syphrit, a recent retiree who worked at the Cornell Botanic Gardens for 22 years, cites Sept. 11, 2001, as the first moment he witnessed the gardens’ restorative qualities throughout difficult times….
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V.P. Joel Malina Came Under Fire From BSU and Faculty Senators. Now, He’s Leaving Cornell for a New Job
Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina will leave his position on Jan. 5 to join the corporate advisory firm Brunswick Group in Washington, D.C. The move comes after a semester of…
‘The New Jungle’: Residents Share Struggles in Asteri Apartments
A woman allegedly threatened with an axe. Another reportedly attacked in her apartment. A man stabbed in the chest. Since residents began moving into the building in early June, Asteri has endured…
Employee Assembly Welcomes New Members, Discusses Potential Holiday Time Off Policy Changes
The Employee Assembly filled two vacant positions and discussed policy changes for staff holiday time off at one of its final meetings of the semester on Wednesday afternoon. To start off the…
Released Documents Reveal New Details in Trespassing, Assault Case Against Noah Rebei ’25
Editor’s Note: The content in this article discusses a 2015 incident of sexual assault. Near midnight on Oct. 30, Noah Rebei ’25 was discovered underneath the bed of a woman in Keeton…
Who Are Cornell’s Trustees? A Breakdown by Industry, Position Level
Cornell’s Board of Trustees has sweeping power over University affairs, from choosing the president to green-lighting the creation of new colleges. Of the trustees, 28.8 percent work in the financial industry, according…
Course on Gaza Sparks National Backlash, Raises Questions on Academic Freedom
Last month, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) condemned Prof. Eric Cheyfitz, American studies, on X, claiming that he “demonizes Israel and lionizes Hamas.” The criticism came amid escalating tensions surrounding Cheyfitz’s Spring 2025…
Ithaca’s Immigrant Community Anticipates Potential Challenges Upon Trump’s Return to the Presidency
Ithaca’s immigrant communities and local organizations expressed concerns over the uncertainty of the security and status of immigrants and temporary visa holders in a second Trump presidency. President-elect Donald Trump has made…
Undocumented, DACA Students Brace for Second Trump Term
The reelection of former President Donald Trump on Nov. 5 renewed concerns among undocumented students on campus, who fear being directly affected by Trump’s stringent border policy promises. The Republican president-elect, who…
Ithaca Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting a Woman, Threatening Her With Axe on Commons
An Ithaca man was arrested Sunday night and faces a felony assault charge for allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening her with an axe on the Ithaca Commons. On Sunday, at approximately…