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Cornell President Pollack to Retire After seven years as Cornell’s President, Martha Pollock will retire on June…
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This is the last of my three stories about freedom of expression at Cornell University this year. Here are links to the first and second stories. The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” …
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The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” A few weeks ago we reported on the general mood around free speech at Cornell. Today, we’re sharing students’ opinions about their free speech rights. WRFI…
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Cornell’s academic theme this school year is freedom of expression. It was meant to be a year of celebration of one of the university’s core values. Instead how freedom of expression is practiced or protected on campus…
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New York is pursuing a statewide study of broadband access. According to the Ithaca Voice, the new program has halted a similar study in Tompkins County. The study is part of the $1 Billion ConnectAll Initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul during the state of the state address earlier this year. The study is meant…
Read MoreYesterday, Ithaca suffered a water main break that impacted West Hill and downtown residents. According to the Ithaca Voice, residents and businesses were struck with low water pressure, and discoloration. The break occurred at Taughannock Blvd. and West Buffalo Street. Repairs are expected to be completed by tomorrow. Until then, residents impacted by discoloration are…
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