Both <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/">Ithaca College</a> and the <a href="https://www.ithacacityschools.org/">Ithaca City School District</a> are currently being federally<a href="https://ithacavoice.org/2025/03/trump-admin-investigating-nearly-all-of-ithacas-educational-institutions/"> investigated</a> in response to complaints filed by the <a href="https://equalprotect.org/">Equal Protection Project</a>
Jacobson wrote that he founded the organization in response to “discrimination done in the name of DEI,” which they view as “a dehumanizing group ideology that reduces people to proxies for their group.”
the organization has challenged over 200 programs and scholarships at over 70 institutions over the past two years
In June 2024, the EPP filed a <a href="https://legalinsurrection.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OCR-Complaint-Ithaca-College-corrected.pdf">complaint</a> to the OCR, stating that two scholarships offered by Ithaca College violated <a href="https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/race-color-and-national-origin-discrimination/education-and-title-vi">Title VI </a>of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
which “prohibits discrimination based on race
or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.”&nbsp;
The EPP claimed that the <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/bipoc-unity-center/african-latino-society-memorial-scholarship">African Latino Society Memorial Scholarship</a> and <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/bipoc-unity-center/rashad-g-richardson-i-can-achieve-memorial-scholarship">Rashad G. Richardson “I Can Achieve” Memorial Scholarship</a> were discriminatory because they were only offered to students of color.&nbsp;
These scholarships both aim to support students who have improved the lives of POC in the Ithaca community
On March 13, Jacobson <a href="https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/03/feds-open-civil-rights-investigation-into-ithaca-college-scholarships-after-complaint-by-equal-protection-project/">received</a> a letter from the OCR that opened an investigation into his complaint to assess whether or not Ithaca College restricted access to scholarships based on race or color.&nbsp;
director of public relations at Ithaca College
“Ithaca College does not discriminate on the basis of race in the awarding of the scholarships,” Maley wrote
“We are confident that our programs and resources are in compliance with applicable Civil Rights laws.”
According to Ithaca College’s <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/bipoc-unity-center/rashad-g-richardson-i-can-achieve-memorial-scholarship">scholarship</a> <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/bipoc-unity-center/african-latino-society-memorial-scholarship">descriptions</a>
ideal candidates for the scholarships would “have made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for BIPOC youth” and “[exemplified] leadership in programs with the BIPOC Unity Center or other programs across campus.” Race or color are not listed as criteria for the scholarships.&nbsp;&nbsp;
a previous version of the website stated that the Richardson Scholarship was to be awarded to “a high-achieving
student of color” and the ALS scholarship to “a student of color at Ithaca College who has made significant contributions to the Ithaca College campus.”
Jacobson wrote that the EPP’s goal was “not to terminate the scholarships
but to remove discriminatory eligibility criteria.”&nbsp;
He emphasized that any exclusionary language could dissuade white students from applying for these scholarships
“Think of it as a store hanging a ‘no blacks allowed’ sign on the door,” Jacobson wrote
Just two months after filing a complaint against Ithaca College, the EPP <a href="https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/02/doe-investigates-icsd-over-alleged-discrimination-towards-white-students">filed</a> another <a href="https://equalprotect.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OCR-Civil-Rights-Complaint-EPP-Ithaca-City-School-District.pdf">complaint</a> — this time against the Ithaca City School District on Aug
The complaint was regarding the school district’s Students of Color United Summit
an event aiming to uplift students of color from within the ICSD
specified that it was a “closed event ONLY for SOC from 6th-12th grade.”
On May 28, 2024, the EPP sent a <a href="https://legalinsurrection.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Letter-to-ICSD-re-SOCU-Summit-2024-5-28-2024.pdf">letter</a> to Luvelle Brown
president of the Ithaca Board of Education
the EPP alleged that the SOCU was attempting to “segregate students by race.”
Two days after the EPP’s letter was delivered
the ICSD sent out a mass email apologizing for “exclusionary language” and stating that “SOCU is open to all of our secondary students.”
the EPP felt that there was still compelling evidence that ICSD violated federal law
12 they filed a complaint with the OCR.&nbsp;
the complaint “[laid] out in exhaustive detail
a four-year-long effort to exclude white ICSD students from the SOCU Summits.”
On Jan. 27, the OCR <a href="https://equalprotect.org/case/equal-protection-project-v-ithaca-city-school-district/">informed</a> the EPP that they were launching an investigation into the SOCU.&nbsp;
More than a year prior, on March 14, 2023, the <a href="https://defendinged.org/about/">Parents Defending Education</a>, an organization that seeks to “fight indoctrination” in schools by deemphasizing students’ group identities, filed a <a href="https://defendinged.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ithaca-City-School-District-OCR-Complaint_Redacted2.pdf">complaint</a> with the OCR against the ICSD regarding a different event for students of color.&nbsp;
However, this complaint was <a href="https://defendinged.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/02-23-1241-Ithaca-City-SD_Redacted.pdf">dismissed</a> by the OCR six months later on the basis that the ICSD had informed the OCR that these discriminatory practices were not taking place.&nbsp;
Jacobson wrote that the Trump administration has brought about “increased civil rights enforcement efforts,” which have aided the goals of the EPP
Despite the presence of the investigation for Kathryn Cernera, president of the <a href="https://ithacateachers.org/">Ithaca Teachers Association</a>
“the job [of teaching] hasn’t changed.” The most important thing Cernera says teachers must do is to remain calm and continue instruction as usual.&nbsp;
“Any expectations of the job that we do haven't changed in light of an investigation,” Cernera said
“I think that there were some teachers who needed to hear from leadership [to] … keep teaching the curriculum that [they] teach
make sure that what [they’re] doing is in line with New York State standards.”
She emphasized that the vision of the ITA remains the same
anti racist and socially just practices … but also helping to make sure that [their] members know how to do that responsibly.”
After living through one term of the Trump administration
Cernera says people are paying better attention and acting more as a community than as individuals.&nbsp;
the EPP has not provided updates on the ICSD case
but Jacobson expressed hope that both Ithaca College and the ICSD would be found liable.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Jacobson suggested that the ICSD should “[come] clean to the community,” implement a “civil rights monitor” that would provide administrative oversight
They also suggested a monetary penalty for implementing DEI policies.&nbsp;
“The administrations of IC and ICSD have sought to obfuscate what they did and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing,” Jacobson wrote
ITHACA, NY (<a href="http://607newsnow.com">607NewsNow</a>) &#8212; Officials in Ithaca have removed signs
In response to complaints from property owners and the state DOT
banners attached to fences on North Meadow Street have been removed
The fence is on government property and signs aren’t allowed.adButlerLazyLoad("517354064845419893",100,["728510","728510","728510"],"177036");
Ithaca’s code enforcement director says the large number of signs pose a ‘dangerous distraction’ to drivers
The city has also released the following reminders:
Anyone with a sign that was removed may call the Building Division at 607-274-6509 to arrange a time to pick them up.adButlerLazyLoad("1348759714705480721",100,["728510","728510","728510"],"177036");
Joe is news director for the Cayuga Media Group and hosts Ithaca's Morning News weekday mornings from 6-10 on 870AM
Firefighters in Newfield and Schuyler County responded to seven different storm calls within the course of an hour on Friday
&#8216;Non-compliant&#8217; banners attached to fences on North Meadow Street have been removed after officials in Ithaca received complaints
Parking and traffic in Ithaca are seeing some changes for Cornell&#8217;s Slope Day
SharkNinja&#8217;s Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers have been recalled for burn hazards
The Poole Lab at Cornell University is looking to explore the role of dietary fiber with a 12-week study
Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again
It’s been nearly five decades since Cornell last won the national championship
Now the Big Red are in prime position to end the drought
Hours after defeating Princeton for the Ivy League title
The bracket was announced during a selection show Sunday night on ESPNU
boasting not only the top RPI in the country but also the runaway favorite to win the Tewaaraton Award in CJ Kirst
They’ll face the winner of an opening-round game Wednesday between Capital Region rivals UAlbany and Siena — the America East and MAAC champions
Cornell was one of three Ivy League teams to earn bids
3 seed and Harvard edged Army for the last spot in the 18-team tournament
While the Crimson rated higher in RPI and strength of schedule
the Black Knights were considered a final four sleeper if they made it
The first-round matchup sure to generate the most heat is Big Ten champion Ohio State drawing two-time defending NCAA champion Notre Dame
Despite a historic season that included an 11-game winning streak and their first conference title
Geography could have played a role in the pairing
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in South Bend earlier this season
2 seed and will face the winner of the other opening-round game between Northeast Conference champion Robert Morris and ASUN champion Air Force
the team that ousted Army in the Patriot League semifinals and then dispatched Boston University to snatch the AQ
which beat Syracuse during the regular season
It should be a fun Saturday on Tobacco Road
8 seed North Carolina get things started in Chapel Hill
while seven-time Big East champion Georgetown visits No
All games will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks
Richmond&nbsp;— Winners advance to QF at Hofstra
Notre Dame&nbsp;— Winners advance to QF at Navy
Harvard&nbsp;— Winners advance to QF at Hofstra
Robert Morris/Air Force&nbsp;— Winners advance to QF at Navy
Siena at UAlbany – 7 p.m.Air Force at Robert Morris – 7 p.m
Richmond at (8) North Carolina – 12 p.m.Towson at (3) Princeton – 2:30 p.m.Colgate at (5) Penn State – 5 p.m.Georgetown at (7) Duke – 7:30 p.m
Notre Dame at (4) Ohio State – 12 p.m.Air Force/Robert Morris at (2) Maryland – 2:30 p.m.Harvard at (6) Syracuse – 5 p.m.UAlbany/Siena at (1) Cornell – 7:30 p.m
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The Office of the Assemblies <a href="https://assembly.cornell.edu/elections/undergraduate/student-elected-trustees">announced</a> Keten Abebe ’27 as the 2025-2027 student-elected trustee on Friday
Abebe beat out five other candidates with a campaign focused on bridging the gap between Cornell students and the administration
“Leading through listening and bringing students’ stories and perspectives to the administration is what creates change,” Abebe <a href="https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/04/meet-the-2025-2027-student-elected-trustee-candidates">told</a> The Sun in a prior interview
The Board of Trustees <a href="https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2024/12/who-are-cornells-trustees-a-breakdown-by-industry-position-level">consists</a> of 64 members, two of whom are students holding two-year terms. <a href="https://assembly.cornell.edu/elections/undergraduate/student-elected-trustees">Elections</a> for student-elected trustees occur every year
alternating between the two positions — one is filled by an undergraduate
The results were verified by the Chair of the Committee for Campus-Constituency-Elected Trustees after there were no challenges, according to an email sent from the Office of the Assemblies to The Sun. According to the <a href="https://assembly.cornell.edu/student-elected-trustee-election-results-spring-2025">voting results</a>
The remaining 13 votes were empty and deemed invalid
The votes were decided by ranked-choice voting
meaning students could list multiple candidates in order of their preferences when filling out their ballots.&nbsp;
Abebe held the most votes in all five rounds of tallying
with each round recalculated to eliminate the least-popular candidate from the former round and transfer over their votes to voters’ next-ranked candidates
Schwartz was the runner-up with 447 votes compared to Abebe’s 623 in the fifth round of tallying
In one of her campaign <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIxaMTHuauI/?img_index=5">posts</a>
Abebe shared how her passion for the student-elected trustee role stems from “experiences across the world that exposed [her] to a wide range of cultures
Abebe aims to bridge the gap between Cornell students and the administration, which she emphasized in her <a href="https://assembly.cornell.edu/keten-abebe">campaign</a> introduction
She hopes to “shed light on those voices that might feel unheard” through monthly town-hall style meetings and one-on-one dialogues with students.&nbsp;
Abebe also highlighted her commitment to easing financial burdens through comprehensive healthcare and financial aid packages
in addition to prioritizing students’ mental and physical well-being.&nbsp;
“Cornell is hard, and life is hard in general,” Abebe said during the <a href="https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/04/2025-2027-student-elected-trustee-candidates-speak-at-election-forum">election forum</a>
“To have the space to navigate that while we’re understanding ourselves and our community is really
In an interview with The Sun after results were announced
Abebe emphasized her goal to host town-hall style conversations with students in the fall to hear their thoughts on certain issues and see “how they would like to be represented.”
“A lot of my initiatives are very community-centered
because I think the best way you can serve the community [is] by
integrating yourself into the community,” Abebe said
“If that means meeting face-to-face with students and bridging that gap between them more visibly
then that can definitely be one of the things I think about later in this very student-centered approach.”
Abebe expressed anticipation to begin her role and represent the community
prioritizing “making sure that students feel heard and represented
and I'm excited to represent students to my best possible capability,” Abebe told The Sun
Reem Nasrallah is an assistant news editor for the 143rd Editorial Board and can be reached at <a href="mailto:agupta@cornellsun.com">rnasrallah@cornellsun.com</a>
A laser printer whirred to life as it etched the twisted-T-shaped logo of Cornell University's Tata Innovation Center onto a large neon orange acrylic slab
a student excitedly explained to me that the printer could work with several materials
She was one of half a dozen students tinkering in the MakerLAB
designed to help students and tech entrepreneurs prototype their creations
a postdoctoral fellow who helped create a wearable device that applies machine learning to restore speech in patients with limited speech
She said the research center supports her work
though she worries about scaling as federally funded research programs dwindle
"I am bracing myself for when funding pullbacks hit my project," Gertz told me
adding that she had applied for small loans through the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health
but I do need to get money so I can start hiring people to really accelerate the pace," Gertz said
but I'm at the point where I need to start paying people
From an auditorium elsewhere in the 15,000-square-foot innovation center
Cornell Tech Dean Greg Morrisett addressed a crowd that had gathered to celebrate the MakerLAB's opening
He brought out huge novelty scissors to cut a red ribbon
it's really disruptive," Morrisett told me
"I'm really worried about what's happening in Washington because we want to attract the best talent from all around the world and keep them here
but the administration has not been helping us in that regard," he added
Morrisett said that Cornell Tech did a recent economic impact study that said the school generates about $750 million annually in economic activity for New York City
"We bring in lots of international students
but over half of them stay here in New York City," Morrisett said
Several local leaders and politicians also attended
Nadler vowed to fight back against the administration to preserve funding for research centers like Cornell's
"We have been witnessing an attack on our academic institutions—threats of funding cuts
"I recommit myself to using every tool I can to fight back on these attacks and to celebrate investment that gives our students
and campus community the tools they need to success
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The Cornell Media Guild is celebrating its 90th anniversary
a free festival Sunday afternoon on the Ithaca Commons featuring live music and local vendors
CMG says the anniversary is &#8220;a milestone that honors nearly a century of student-led innovation
we&#8217;re celebrating with a festival that showcases the power of student media and the community’s rich creative spirit,&#8221; say organizers
Sunday&#8217;s show from 2-4pm is free for attendees and features music from bands including Cashmere Rips
CMG&#8217;s Swati Raolji calls the featured bands &#8220;a curated lineup of emerging and established artists across multiple genres
showcasing the best of the local and regional music scene.&#8221; Cashmere Rips and Mara are on the Electric Buffalo Records label
the music recording and publishing arm of the Cornell Media Guild
is the non-profit parent organization for WVBR
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The City of Ithaca says a window replacement construction project at the CFCU building on the Ithaca Commons will mean &#8220;some equipment and fencing will remain on the Commons throughout the work&#8221; for the next few weeks
&#8220;Dedicated work areas will be adjacent to the building on both sides as needed for the work operation,&#8221; says the City of Ithaca in a SIREN alert
The fire lane on the Commons will remain open
&#8220;No detours are planned,&#8221; says the alert
&#8220;Building access will not be affected by the work
Necessary construction vehicles and equipment will enter the Commons via Cayuga St
Pedestrians will be routed around work areas.&#8221;
Work is scheduled to start at 7am on Monday
May 5 and is slated to last through Wednesday
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Nicholas Steiglehner (Michigan Photography)Michigan Ends Season with Loss to Cornell in NCAA First Round5/3/2025 4:09:00 PM  | Men&#39;s Tennis
Texas -- The University of Michigan men's tennis saw its season come to an end with a 4-0 loss to Cornell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday (May 3) at the Texas Tennis Center
and won five of six first sets in singles to set it up for the win
<a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/will-cooksey/26333" rel="smarttag" rev="26333">Will Cooksey</a> and <a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/patorn-hanchaikul/26334" rel="smarttag" rev="26334">Patorn Hanchaikul</a> earned a victory at No
1 doubles over Eric Verdes and Rushil Khosla
The pair opened with two breaks to take a 3-0 lead and earned another break to take a 4-1 lead before finishing the match at 6-2
Cooksey, sporting a career-high No. 55 singles ranking, saw his collegiate career come to an end at the hand of No. 49 ranked Radu Papoe with back-to-back 6-1 decisions at No. 1. <a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/mert-oral/26335" rel="smarttag" rev="26335">Mert Oral</a> then fell 7-6
A third-set win for No. 100 Adit Sinha finished off a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over <a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/bjorn-swenson/26337" rel="smarttag" rev="26337">Bjorn Swenson</a> at No
Hanchaikul won his first set at No. 3 over Rodrigo Fernandes and was in a second-set tiebreak when their match was halted. <a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/nicholas-steiglehner/26336" rel="smarttag" rev="26336">Nicholas Steiglehner</a> and <a href="/sports/mens-tennis/roster/alex-cairo/26332" rel="smarttag" rev="26332">Alex Cairo</a> were also in third sets when their matches were called
The Wolverines finished the season with a 15-13 overall record
reaching the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament while making their ninth straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament
The super-majority of the Student Assembly body voted to send <a href="https://cornell.app.box.com/s/vu6ifnyjwg8e9olgd66jz3ofaz6g5pa6">Resolution 50: Ensuring Fair Course Access for Student Athletes</a> to President Michael Kotlikoff’s desk after approximately three hours of deliberation during Thursday’s meeting.&nbsp;
The resolution would give freshman and sophomore student-athletes a one-hour window before their respective pre-enrollment slots to select up to eight credit hours worth of courses
Student Assembly members hope that the resolution will help student-athletes tailor their schedules around their course needs and prevent them from missing class time due to athletic obligations
The resolution was passed in a 20-4-6 vote at its third and final reading after being tabled during previous sessions
“student-athletes at Cornell often face additional complications to fulfill academic requirements and meeting standard athletics commitments because of inflexible lecture
student-athletes often leave practices early to make it to classes on time
which causes “gaps in training and team development between teammates
compromising the success of Cornell Athletics programs and varsity teams.”
The resolution was sponsored by Student Assembly President Zora deRham ’27, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Christian Flournoy ’27, Caroline Grove ’26 and Maddie Ferreira ’26. Grove and Ferreira are co-presidents of the <a href="https://cornellbigred.com/sports/2007/7/11/SAAC.aspx">Student-Athlete Advisory Committee</a>
Grove is a coxswain for men’s heavyweight rowing and Ferreira is a captain of the women’s swim and dive team
“We were able to attract a real crowd and show that people care a lot about this resolution
no matter where they stand,” deRham said to The Sun
“This has been a topic of conversation I’ve had with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee since October
so it was a big win for us as a cohort of co-sponsors.”
Ferreira stated that the reason the three proposed this resolution was to bring attention to the needs of “community who consistently gives back to Cornell’s name and legacy.” As an athlete herself
she has faced many challenges making a schedule that fit with her prerequisite requirements and athletic schedule.&nbsp;
Grove seconded this stating that she “garnered support” from “admin[istrators]
coaches and fellow students” in hopes that future student-athletes who arrive at Cornell will not “face an issue” that has “plagued” the University.&nbsp;
While the original resolution stated that all athletes could select an unlimited number of credit hours
deRham said that the “contentious debate that lasted three hours” helped them compromise on eight credit hours.&nbsp;
“I’ve never been on Student Assembly for such a long
healthy and on-campus centered debate,” deRham said.&nbsp;
Nearly an hour of public comment preceded the introduction of the resolution
and the line of students to speak went out the door of Willard Straight Hall
Of the 22 community members who came to voice their opinions on the resolution
20 were student-athletes and athletics staff representing 11 different sports and at least six different colleges at Cornell
Team members and staff also showed their support by sitting in for the duration of Resolution 50’s debate.&nbsp;
Two students in opposition of the resolution approached the Assembly towards the end of public comment
They said that the process for passing Resolution 50 was “opaque” and did not represent the 92 percent of the student body this resolution impacts
as student-athletes make up approximately eight percent of the undergraduate population
“These policies inconvenience and endanger other students,” one of the speakers said
“It sends a dangerous message that some accommodations are more important than others.”
In addition to sharing their support for Resolution 50
student-athletes shared the various roles that athletics have played in their lives at Cornell.&nbsp;
One student athlete read a statement from athletic director Nicki Moore
who was unable to attend the meeting due to travel
She stated that passing the resolution was “not about preferential access,” but about removing “institutional barriers” that are causing student-athletes to “lose valuable time in the classroom” or at practices
The resolution also compared the new pending policy to those at peer institutions such as Yale
Student-athletes argued that since these schools –– along with Stanford
Duke and the University of Virginia –– all have similar policies
citing concerns that it would unfairly give priority and privilege to a select group of individuals at the University
Aftab proposed an amendment to the resolution in which it would be expanded to include a wider range of students with legitimate time constraints ––&nbsp; rather than just student-athletes –– but was shut down
“I absolutely support student-athletes and recognize the challenges they face balancing academics and athletics
ensuring all students have equitable access to limited course spots,” Aftab wrote in a statement to The Sun
“The amendment I added was about finding a middle ground that supports athletes while protecting access for others.”
Aftab raised concerns about the implementation and feasibility of Resolution 50.&nbsp;
“While I support the goals of the resolution
I do not anticipate implementation in the immediate future … most system-level changes at the University follow a longer timeline,” she wrote
The resolution states that student-athletes would be asked “to identify the specific courses they need …&nbsp; to remain on track within their declared major or intended pre-veterinary or pre-medical pathways,” but does not specify how broad those categories may be
leaving no distinction between an “elective” and a “required” course.&nbsp;
Towards the end of the meeting, deRham was sworn in for her <a href="https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/04/in-wake-of-re-election-student-assembly-president-elect-zora-derham-27-outlays-her-vision-for-the-future">second term</a> as Assembly president
“The end of year rush is interesting and kind of chaotic … and these are great initiatives and detailed resolutions for the next group of assembly members,” deRham said
11:30 a.m.: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion&nbsp; Christian Flournoy’s ’27 current position on the Assembly
the article has been updated to clarify the progression of the resolution
12:45 p.m.: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Caroline Grove ’26 as a co-captain of women’s swim and dive
She is actually a coxswain on the men’s heavyweight rowing team
Christian Flournoy ’27 as a co-sponsor of Resolution 50
Zeinab Faraj is the assistant sports editor on the 143rd editorial board and a member of the class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences
You can reach her at zfaraj@cornellsun.com
(WENY) -- An Ashland man has been indicted on multiple sexual assault and rape charges after an investigation into his alleged behavior involving young girls
two counts of Criminal Sexual Act and one count of Predatory Sexual Assault
according to the Chemung County District Attorney&apos;s Office
Morrison was arrested after a school resource officer was told by a female student that she and other girls were being sexually assaulted by him
RELATED: <a href="https://www.weny.com/story/52658331/ashland-man-arrested-for-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-children">Ashland man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting children</a>
Morrison sexually abused and raped three children between the ages of 11
The abuse allegedly continued through this year
Morrison is currently in the Chemung County Jail
His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday
with creators leaning into the aesthetic chaos of snow-covered hills
overfilled Duffield and 7 dollar smoothies at Mac’s
But there’s more to the trend than entertainment
TikTok is where Cornell students package prestige
A moment of virality — or maybe just enough reach to feel seen
And the audience is bigger than just this campus
What makes this performance work isn’t just personality but also setting
Cornell’s campus doesn’t need a filter; its scenery naturally lends itself to viral content
Even a clip of someone slipping down Libe Slope can become a For You Page favorite if the audio hits right
The visuals don’t need much polishing: snowfall on Ho Plaza
or the predictable misery of prelim season
That visual appeal is part of what propelled @andy.pulidoo to nearly 400,000 likes for a video <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@andy.pulidoo/video/7465465806306938143">complaining about how brutal the snow is</a>. @jakefromnotstatefarm earned close to 300,000 likes for a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jakefromnotstatefarm/video/7134386417760767278">walkthrough of a sleek new RBG dorm room</a>
no elaborate editing — just Cornell looking like Cornell
It’s not just the content that’s compelling
Whether the message is “this is beautiful” or “this is ridiculous,” the backdrop of a top-tier university makes both feel TikTok-worthy
A TikTok doesn’t feel “Cornell” because of the background alone — it’s the subtext that counts
Dorm tours aren’t just for showing off storage hacks; they hint at housing rank
library vlog doubles as a brag about discipline
At a university where students are trained to compete — for grades
recognition — it makes sense that content becomes another kind of resume
The line between sincere and strategic gets blurry
the logic is the same: package your life in a way that performs
Not all Cornell TikToks are made for Cornell students
Many are crafted with a different audience in mind: anxious high schoolers stressing over their CommonApp at 2 a.m
Cornell Creators have figured out what works — and what works is stats. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=How%20I%20got%20into%20Cornell&amp;t=1746378840152">“How I got into Cornell” videos</a>, GPA reveals, SAT scores and Common App essays rack up thousands of views. @mickey.gizaw earned over 1,000,000 views <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mickey.gizaw/video/7256263792546565422">showing that the cost of attendance tops $89,000</a>
Some students post full spreadsheets of their extracurriculars
You can just record on campus&nbsp; and let the algorithm do the rest
Many viral videos rely on tone — a mix of self-awareness and strategic vulnerability
A TikTok that starts with “I got into Cornell with a 3.7 GPA” will hit harder than one that opens with stats alone
High school student viewers don’t just want success
Creators who hit that balance tend to stick
Their feeds become familiar and specific: part diary
Cornell TikTok is less about being perfect and more about being aspirational in a way that feels relatable
TikTok rewards the kinds of posts that feel unfiltered
but performing authenticity comes at a cost
turning their feeds into serialized admissions confessionals
It’s easy to treat these videos like entertainment
but it also opens the door to judgment — especially at a place like Cornell
where everyone is already trying to measure up
The algorithm doesn’t care if you’re struggling
Going viral at Cornell isn’t about being cool
It’s about being strategic — just vulnerable enough to seem relatable
just polished enough to look impressive and just specific enough to keep people watching
Until the algorithm decides burnout looks better in portrait mode
Richard Ballard is a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
He can be reached at&nbsp;rpb233@cornell.edu
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Projects that address climate resilience, bias in housing markets, and the use of large language models in hiring are among the 35 proposals selected to receive funding from the&nbsp;<a href="https://socialsciences.cornell.edu/">Cornell Center for Social Sciences</a> (CCSS)&nbsp;<a href="https://socialsciences.cornell.edu/funding-and-programs/funding-opportunities?toptab=seed_grants">Spring 2025 Seed Grant</a>.&nbsp;
In addition, this year CCSS launched the inaugural&nbsp;<a href="https://socialsciences.cornell.edu/funding-and-programs/funding-opportunities?toptab=grant_preparation_funds">Grant Preparation Funds</a> in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://research-and-innovation.cornell.edu/">Cornell Research &amp; Innovation</a> to offer up to $115,000 to support preparation of major external funding proposals to foundations
government grants or industry collaborations.&nbsp;
New&nbsp;<a href="https://socialsciences.cornell.edu/funding-and-programs/funding-opportunities">opportunities to earn funding</a> through the Grant Preparation Funds and the CCSS Accelerated Research Funds are now open
explained “these awards reflect the center’s deep commitment to enhancing research collaborations and facilitating opportunities for Cornell faculty to expand their research and positively impact society.”
Inaugural Grant Preparation Funds awardees
the Don and Mibs Follett professor of information science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech and Cornell Bowers
“The CCSS Grant Preparation Funds provide a major competitive edge and will help us better prepare for the next stages of our $15 million National Science Foundation Expeditions proposal,” said Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil
we have been invited to submit a full proposal
The CCSS funds will provide critical support as we develop the full proposal and will also help us prepare as a team for an eventual reverse visit
which is the final stage of the selection process.”&nbsp;
CCSS funded 35 faculty research and conference proposals in part or in full
across 10 colleges and schools and 23 departments at Cornell
CCSS offers up to $12,000 for research projects and up to $5,000 in conference support
Explore the full list of&nbsp;<a href="https://socialsciences.cornell.edu/funding-and-programs/funding-opportunities?toptab=seed_grants&amp;contenttab=recently_awarded_projects">conference and research awardees</a> on the CCSS website
Apply by June 1 for up to $115K in funding
Both opportunities are accepting applications until June 1
CCSS requires all funded projects to make data and replication materials available
The CCSS Data Discovery &amp; Replication team offers support to ensure these materials are archived
accessible and reusable by the broader research community
Megan Pillar is the communications specialist for societal systems in Cornell Research &amp; Innovation
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MULTIMEDIA | On this episode of Around the Sun
City Editor Gabriel Muñoz and Social Media Editor Jade Dubuche share this week’s top headlines.Join us every weekend for the most comprehensive look at Cornell and Ithaca news
Gabriel MuñozEdited by Marian CaballoProduced by Jade Dubuche
Gabriel Muñoz is a member of the class of 2026 at the College of Arts and Sciences
He serves as city editor for the 143rd editorial board
He previously served as city editor for the 142nd Editorial Board and news editor for the 141st Editorial Board
He can be contacted at gmunoz@cornellsun.com
Jade Dubuche is a member of the class of 2027 in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
She serves as Social Media Editor for the 143rd editorial board and previously held the position on the 142nd editorial board
She can be reached at jdubuche@cornellsun.com
For students with birds on the brain, the <a href="https://matthewgfrommaine.wixsite.com/cornell-birders">Birding Club at Cornell</a> offers a haven for exploration
the Birding Club at Cornell fosters community by connecting student birders
The club takes members on trips around Central New York to view and photograph birds in an effort to make birding accessible to all interested students.&nbsp;
The Birding Club is currently preparing to compete in the <a href="https://njaudubon.org/">New Jersey Audubon’s 2025 World Series of Birding</a>, which will be held on Saturday. The World Series of Birding hosts teams competing to identify and tally as many different species of birds as possible in 24 hours. The event is <a href="https://njaudubon.org/world-series-of-birding/">sponsored</a> by the <a href="https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/">Cornell Lab of Ornithology</a>
and the competition is based out of New Jersey.&nbsp;
“My favorite part about coming to Cornell and joining the Birding Club is that you’re surrounded by so many other people who also enjoy [birding],” said Allison Cao ’26
The Birding Club hosts both day and overnight trips open to students at any level of birding ability
where they time their trips to see a certain bird
They aim to get students to appreciate nature and identify various birds in the area.&nbsp;
Annie Chen ’28 joined the Birding Club during her first semester at Cornell. She has taken multiple trips with the club, including a beginner’s trip around Beebe Lake, a trip to see a <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Owl/overview">Snowy Owl</a> at the Finger Lakes Regional Airport and another to see an <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Woodcock/id">American Woodcock</a> around the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.&nbsp;
When asked what her favorite part of the Birding Club was, Chen said befriending fellow bird enthusiasts and learning more about different kinds of birds, even interrupting herself during the interview to identify a <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk/overview">Red-tailed Hawk</a> in the tree above her.&nbsp;
“The people have been really nice,” Chen said
“All the people know their stuff down to the littlest thing
There are multiple categories teams compete in that are restricted to certain geographical boundaries or modes of transportation
with the biggest area spanning the entire state of New Jersey
Teams are usually composed of four to five people.&nbsp;
Participants identify the bird exclusively by sight or sound
students rely mostly on sound to identify birds
Teams essentially pull all-nighters to tally as many birds as possible
Cornell is sending four teams to compete under “Team Redheads”: a state team
The carbon-neutral team — which Cao is part of — restricts team members from utilizing cars
Cao colloquially referred to this team as the “biking team.”&nbsp;
In order to count birds toward the team total
each team member has to agree on an identification for a certain bird
the bird is considered a “dirty bird,” according to Cao
“If you get one person missing that bird or not [identifying] that bird, you can still count it, but it's considered a dirty bird, and you're only allowed, I think it's <a href="https://njaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-WSB-Rules-of-Competition-FINAL.pdf">5 percent of dirty birds</a> for your total list,” Cao said
it’s pretty trust and honor-based [and] they limit the number of dirty birds you can have.”
No Bird Left Behind: eBird Tracking &nbsp;
Cao and her teammates use <a href="https://ebird.org/home">eBird</a> — a citizen science platform developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology — to keep track of the birds they identify
The World Series of birding largely operates digitally
so Cao has multiple checklists for different areas during the competition
which are all consolidated in one report at the end.&nbsp;
Brian Hofstetter ’26, an <a href="https://www.birds.cornell.edu/hubbardbrook/student_profiles/">undergraduate researcher</a> at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and social media chair for the Birding Club
emphasized that eBird is not only useful for birders when tracking data
but also that the data can then be used by scientists all over the world.&nbsp;
I use it all the time and it’s really useful for scientists because they can see population trends
and they can understand migration better via eBird,” Hofstetter said
“It's a very collaborative community worldwide science platform.”&nbsp;
The World Series of Birding coincides with <a href="https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-10-may-2025">Global Big Day</a>
an event run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology where people all over the world count up all of the species of birds seen that day and track the data on eBird in order to help researchers better understand global bird populations and promote birding
“The idea is for everyone in the world to try and see as many species as they can
and so that day is like a sort of global thing
and [the] World Series falls on that day just to keep it all kind of connected,” Hofstetter said
Having participated in the World Series of Birding before
Cao said one of the parts she enjoys the most actually comes after the competition itself.&nbsp;
“One of my [favorite] parts of the World Series is after the day of the competition
they'll have a brunch for all the teams and all the participants,” Cao said
“It functions as an awards ceremony as well
but really it's just a nice event to kind of talk to all the people that you were competing with and see what they saw and kind of just connect with the community
Hofstetter said he enjoys the unique combination of a collaborative environment and a competitive event at the World Series of Birding
because there's sort of the challenge of trying to see the number of birds,” Hofstetter said
“There’s a sense of community there because our Cornell teams have been doing this for a really long time
so it's really fun to go and continue competing with the same group of people every year.” 
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including four hits and an RBI from sophomore Audrey Szollosi
The team's pitching staff showcased dominance
allowing only two runs in 21 innings over the series while posting a collective 0.67 ERA
Harvard finishes the season at 26-11 and secures the No
2 seed for the upcoming Ivy League Tournament
The Crimson will face Columbia in the first round of the Ivy League Tournament on May 8 in Princeton
This game will be crucial for Harvard's championship aspirations as they aim to build on their recent momentum
Harvard softball's strong finish to the regular season positions them as serious contenders in the upcoming postseason
showcasing both offensive power and pitching excellence
The team's success hinges on maintaining this form as they enter the critical Ivy League Tournament
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– Cornell women's track and field celebrated senior day with the rainy Big Red Invitational on Sunday afternoon
Hannah Kerston claimed first place in 17:03.51in the 5000m, a personal best. The 800m featured 1-2 finish as <a href="/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/fiona-lee/78730" rel="smarttag" rev="78730">Fiona Lee</a> clocked 2:14.03 for the win, just edging out teammate <a href="/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/bronwyn-parks/78732" rel="smarttag" rev="78732">Bronwyn Parks</a>
Cornell gears up for championship season as they head to Yale May 10-11 for the 2025 Ivy League Outdoor Heptagonal Championship
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In the javelin, <a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/joseph-rachiele/78788" rel="smarttag" rev="78788">Joseph Rachiele</a> was at the top with a throw of 52.50m
while Daniel Mikey claimed first in the discus with a 44.84m effort
<a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/douglas-antaky/78803" rel="smarttag" rev="78803">Douglas Antaky</a> was first in the 5000m in a time of 14:40.36, while <a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/rithikh-prakash/78787" rel="smarttag" rev="78787">Rithikh Prakash</a> ran a personal-best 3:53.56 to win the 1500m. Teammate <a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/adam-martinson/79436" rel="smarttag" rev="79436">Adam Martinson</a> followed close behind for second place in 3:54.36
The 800m race featured a 1-2 finish, with <a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/noah-cummings/78757" rel="smarttag" rev="78757">Noah Cummings</a> running a personal-best 1:52.51 to take first, and <a href="/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/sam-ayers/78749" rel="smarttag" rev="78749">Sam Ayers</a> earning second in 1:53.24
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Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 5/4/2025 4:27:00 PM  | Shawn Gillen
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
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(<a href="https://607newsnow.com/">607NewsNow</a>) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:
Joly retires from IPD after 20 years: Ithaca’s former acting police chief has retired. John Joly walked out of the Ithaca Police Department on Friday, April 25 after a 25-year career in law enforcement. Joly, who was deputy chief, became acting chief in 2021 until taking a leave of absence in 2023. Get the full story <a href="https://607newsnow.com/news/258852-joly-retires-from-ipd-after-20-years/">here</a>.adButlerLazyLoad("87768566217341162",100,["728510","728510","728510"],"177036");
Missing Ithaca man found safe in the Bronx: An Ithaca resident has been found safe in New York City. On May 1, the Ithaca Police Department announced that Marcus Turner was located in the Bronx in good health. Investigators had feared the 32-year-old may need medical attention due to a developmental disability. Get the full story <a href="https://607newsnow.com/news/258852-missing-ithaca-man-found-safe-in-the-bronx/">here</a>
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The University has confirmed that all current and former students with terminated Student and Exchange Visitor Information System statuses have had their records “temporarily” reactivated, according to an update to their <a href="https://info.cornell.edu/executive-orders/international/">Executive Order Dashboard</a> on Tuesday.&nbsp;
“This action is temporary while the Department of Homeland Security creates a new system to review student records.”&nbsp;
Shortly after the Trump administration <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/trump-student-visa-cancellations.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare">announced</a> on April 25 that it would <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/trump-student-visa-cancellations.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare">walk back</a> the revocation of over 1,800 student visas
Cornell initially reported that three of the 17 affected students had their SEVIS records reinstated.&nbsp;
the University described the move by the government as “ [made with] little or no notice or explanation.”
In recent months, there have been widespread student visa revocations and terminations across college campuses, many over <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/07/trump-student-visas-deportation">minor infractions.</a> According to an <a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/04/25/ice-reverses-course-sevis-terminations">Inside Higher Ed</a> tracker
over 1,840 SEVIS records from over 240 colleges and universities across the United States were terminated.&nbsp;
The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/trump-student-visa-cancellations.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare">reported</a> on April 25 that a new system of revocation and termination of visas is in the works
a senior Department of Homeland Security official
who spoke to The Times on the condition of anonymity
said that the students whose legal status was restored could still face termination in the future
While a new system for SEVIS terminations has yet to be made official, <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69893454/13/arizona-student-doe-2-v-trump/">court documents</a> from a lawsuit challenging student SEVIS record terminations in Arizona revealed on Tuesday the outline for two new policies that would expand the ability for federal authorities to terminate students’ legal residency status.&nbsp;
According to <a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/05/02/new-ice-policy-puts-international-students-greater">Inside Higher Ed</a>
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Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/4/2025 7:48:00 PM  | Steve Sheridan
Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
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As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise
Ithaca and Tompkins County are brimming with exciting events to enjoy
there's something for everyone this May and June
Finger Lakes <a href=https://ciderweeknewyork.com/>Cider Week begins May 3</a> and runs until May 11
Dozens of orchards are presenting ciders and other apple products at tastings
and farmers market events around Tompkins County
From May 7-11, the Community Arts Partnership will host the <a href=https://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/2025/04/25/ithaca-literary-festival-to-highlight-finger-lakes-creatives/83271183007/>Spring Writes Literary Festival</a>
and panel discussions with local and national authors
Running throughout May, the <a href=https://cayugaartscollective.weebly.com/>Cayuga Arts Collective</a> presents its annual spring show titled "Heaven and Hell" at the Community School of Music & Arts from 10 a.m
Every Friday until December 26, the <a href=https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/family-story-time-3/2025-02-07/>Cornell Lab of Ornithology hosts Family Story Time</a> at Sapsucker Woods
allows families to engage with nature through storytelling and interactive activities
Every Friday and Saturday, enjoy delicious, locally-sourced pizza on the picturesque <a href=https://www.stonebend.com/>Stone Bend Farm</a> for a farm-to-table Woodfired Pizza experience
<a href=https://thefallswineroom.com/>The Falls Wine Room</a> hosts free wine tastings every Thursday
offering a variety of fan favorite regional wines and new flavors in a relaxed environment
Ithaca’s artists and community crafters have a big weekend ahead at the end of May. <a href=https://ithacafestival.org/>Over 100 regional vendors are expected to showcase their creations at the Ithaca Festival</a> May 29 through June 1 on the Ithaca Commons
<a href=https://www.visitithaca.com/events/event-calendar/>The Visit Ithaca website</a> – product of the Ithaca and Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureaus - presents information about most upcoming Tompkins County events
Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/2/2025 8:33:00 PM 
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Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 5/2/2025 8:49:00 PM 
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