BREAKING: Ithaca School Board Election Shows Voter Revolt Against Proposed Budget
Proposition #1 – approval of the budget failed to pass by a two-to-one margin.
Beyond Cayuga’s Waters
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Supreme Court Rejects TJ Appeal
The Pacific Legal Foundation is appealed their case after the Students for Fair Admissions ruling of last summer, but has been declined by the Supreme Court.
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Tompkins County Legislature Rejects Ceasefire Resolution
On February 6, 2024, the Tompkins County Legislature rejected a resolution calling for a cease fire in the Gaza War.
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Are Running Out of Options
As Cornell restarts for the Spring 2024 term, pro-Palestine advocates are running out of options. With a goal of influencing U.S. foreign policy, the advocates seek to magnify their influence by identifying symbolic local actions to make their position appear more popular.
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Gallup Poll Shows America Supports Ending Race-Based Affirmative Action in College Admissions
On January 16, 2024, the Gallop Survey on Black Voices released a poll about views on the Students for Fair Admissions Supreme Court decision.
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Harvard president resigns in plagiarism scandal
Harvard is not unique among Ivy League colleges for its plagiarism issue. Is plagiarism an endemic disease among academia or the newest political weapon, and what are the consequences for Cornell?
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Cornell law professor and panel discuss antisemitism on Cornell and other Ivy League campuses
The Legal Insurrection Foundation and Cornell Free Speech Alliance co-hosted a panel discussion on the campus antisemitism crisis, featuring various speakers. The event highlighted incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, called for action from universities, and discussed potential solutions and proactive steps for change.
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Cornell law professor to host event on campus antisemitism
On December 19, the Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF) and the Cornell Free Speech Alliance will be hosting an online event, “Campus Antisemitism Crisis: Cornell, The Ivies, and Other U.S. Universities”
