Tempest in a Teapot
While some commentators are focused on a new SIPS DEI vision statement, they are not addressing the equally visible affirmative action policies.
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EDITORIAL | Cornell Should Adopt the Kalven Report
In our deeply polarized society, Cornell is drowning in demands that it take stands on the issues of…
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BREAKING: Cornell Drops Mask Mandate— Again
After more than two full years of COVID restrictions, Cornell University has finally relaxed its mask policy.
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EDITORIAL: Title IX Rule Open For Public Comments
On June 23, the Department of Education proposed changes to the rules that implement Title IX. Today, the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register. The Department will accept formal comments from the public through September 12, 2022.
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Policy Review: Cornell’s New Academic Materials Program
The New Academic Materials Program has expanded the options available to students that need to purchase textbooks next semester, but students need not participate.
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EDITORIAL: Title IX Proposed Rule Denies Students Due Process
The main purpose of a campus judicial system is to protect the accused student from the hassle and expense of a criminal proceeding and to provide more confidentiality. However, as proposed, the revised Title IX procedures do not offer any benefits.
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EDITORIAL: Proposed Title IX Rule Endangers All Cornell Students
In sum, the Biden administration’s proposed rule would void any policies or protections that colleges offer students to defend their free expression rights and subject students accused of misconduct to highly unfair procedures. The proposed rule strikes at the heart of the educational process and puts every college student at serious risk of unfair treatment.
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Sports Governing Bodies Crack Down on Transgender Athletes
Now that Thomas won an NCAA national championship, Thomas’ next step is to swim in the women’s Olympic Trials. But, would that be possible? Due to recent rules adopted to address transgender women competing on women’s teams, probably not.
