Is Construction Disrupting the Cornell Experience?
Recent construction projects have been a hot topic of conversation for all Cornellians alike. Whether it’s posting memes…
Recent construction projects have been a hot topic of conversation for all Cornellians alike. Whether it’s posting memes…
As the Spring Semester ends, construction on the Cornell campus shifts into high gear. As with last year, the Cornell Review lets you know what changes are in the works.
Cornell University experienced a tumultuous year with events affecting free speech, campus politics, and campus culture. The “Year of Free Expression” saw debates on academic freedom, controversial speakers, and tensions regarding Israel. Additionally, there were developments in Greek life, student unionization, and controversies around sex ed and sports culture.
Construction at Cornell is almost a constant, but so much work in so many areas of campus is rather unprecedented. One cannot walk anywhere on central campus without being forced to evade some project somewhere.
With funding finally allocated and a timetable proposed, it seems McGraw might finally receive the attention it urgently needs.
Cornell is spending millions of dollars (re)building structures across campus this summer.
Last May, Cornell unveiled its intent to construct a clone of Upson Hall on the ground where Hoy Field once stood.
Catherine Commons is a temporary band-aid to Cornell’s insatiable desire for growth. Until Cornell prioritizes sustainability over expansion, the situation will only worsen.
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