Ithaca council decides to deny Cornell permits due to rape accusations
Ithaca Council Halts Permits for Cornell University Amid Controversy Late Wednesday night, the Ithaca Common Council decided to temporarily stop issuing permits to Cornell University and associated student groups, which includes fraternities. This decision came after significant backlash regarding how the university has managed rape allegations brought forth by a former student. After several hours […]
Hochul and the mayor of Ithaca criticize Cornell’s unacceptable response to a rape incident.
Investigation Requested Over Cornell University’s Response to Gang-Rape Allegations Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into how Cornell University handled “horrifying” allegations of gang rape involving seven fraternity brothers. Meanwhile, the mayor of Ithaca is advocating to revoke city permits for the Ivy League school’s Greek life and other student activities. “The allegations […]
Student with communist beliefs chosen for Ithaca Common Council
This fall, it’s not just the autumn leaves turning red in the northern states. Following Zoran Mamdani’s recent win in New York’s mayoral race, Ithaca took another step by electing a full-on communist to its city council. Hannah Shvetz, a 20-year-old student and member of the Communist Party of America, secured her seat on the […]