DA restarts investigation into 7 Cornell fraternity members accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a student
Prosecutors in Central New York are reopening a troubling investigation into accusations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers severely drugged and gang-raped a former student. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten mentioned that his office is looking into potential criminal charges tied to the case, largely fueled by public outrage stemming from details in […]
Drought in California may affect the country’s broccoli supply, according to a study from Cornell.
Geographic Concerns in America’s Broccoli Supply A recent study highlights a potential geographic vulnerability in the United States’ broccoli supply, which is predominantly sourced from California—over 90% to be exact. This heavy reliance makes the supply chain especially susceptible to the impacts of drought. Researchers from Cornell University examined the effects of drought conditions on […]
Cornell begins inquiry after student turns down internship from Jewish-owned company
Cornell University Student’s Anti-Semitic Remarks Spark Outcry Austin Franco, a student at Cornell University, is currently being investigated after he declined an internship at the Jewish-owned startup, VryfID. He stated he was “not interested in working for a Jewish person.” This incident has ignited discussions about anti-Semitism among youth, emphasizing the role of parents and […]
Cornell prohibits extreme student following university president being held hostage in a car over a disagreement about Israel
Cornell Student Expelled Over Confrontation with University President A Cornell University student activist has been expelled following an incident involving the school’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, after a debate on Israel-Palestine. Aiden Vallessillo, who recently graduated, received a one-year ban from attending events at the Ithaca campus. This decision came after he was part of a […]
Cornell supports university president who was held captive in his car by student activists following Israel-Palestine debate series
Cornell University Backs President After Controversial Incident Cornell University’s Board of Trustees has expressed its support for President Michael Kotlikoff following an incident where he was pursued by students to his vehicle after a debate on Israel and Palestine last month. The board’s statement elaborated that the behaviors exhibited by individuals involved on April 30—particularly […]
Cornell president claims students were harassing him before he hit them with his car after Israel-Palestine debate
Cornell President Faces Backlash After Incident with Protesters The president of Cornell University, Michael Kotlikoff, is defending his actions following allegations of reckless driving through a group of protesters during a recent debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This incident took place on Thursday as several students confronted him after a session. Witnesses reported that Kotlikoff […]
Cornell president reports harassment after reportedly hitting students with a car.
The president of Cornell University has claimed he faced “harassment and intimidation” after an incident where he was accused of hitting a person with his car during a dispute over free speech on campus. This incident was highlighted on April 30, after President Michael Kotlikoff launched a debate series about Israel and Palestine, which was […]
Cornell law professor cautions that DEI programs will come back to universities
Concerns Over College Discrimination Efforts The Trump administration’s initiatives to combat discrimination on college campuses have seen some victories, yet Ivy League academics believe more action is necessary. William Jacobson, a long-time professor at Cornell Law School, pointed out in a recent conversation that the Republican leadership must prioritize their agenda on diversity, equity, and […]
Riverview Mayor Michael Cornell Jr. faces charges of 9 felony sex crimes in Missouri
Riverview Mayor Charged with Multiple Felony Crimes Michael Cornell Jr., the 39-year-old mayor of Riverview, Missouri, a small city in north St. Louis County with a population of around 2,300, faces serious legal issues. He has been charged with nine felony sex crimes involving four alleged victims over nearly a decade. Cornell made history in […]
Trump’s agreement with Cornell allows a ‘zombie’ DEI agenda to potentially resurface.
Cornell University’s recent agreement with President Donald Trump puts an end to the government’s investigation into civil rights issues at the university. While it does lessen, it doesn’t completely eliminate, Cornell’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The university’s DEI framework now feels, well, a bit like a zombie. It’s still there, but not fully […]