Blogs

The Growing Number of College Suicides

Rachel Rabinowitz  —  Sep 1, 2010

Although Cornell is famous for its elite academics, extensive research opportunities and diverse student population, it is unfortunately famous for another reason: student suicides.  Although the numerous recent deaths at Cornell have been extremely publicized, the problem is not just a local one.  In recent years, student suicide has been an emergent problem in colleges and universit

Detoxing from Beck's "Restoring Honor"

Jake Friedman  —  Aug 29, 2010

Jacob Friedman '11 shares his first impressions of Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally.

Bemusedly Awaiting Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor"

Jake Friedman  —  Aug 27, 2010

Sun columnist Jacob Friedman '11 will be in Washington, D.C., to cover Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor rally.

Lab Notes from a Pathology Intern

Tajwar Mazhar  —  Aug 25, 2010

Working as an intern in Bradfield hall for a month can be an exciting experience.  There are ups, there are downs, and there are certainly lessons to learn. 

One Last Lolla

Julie Block  —  Aug 7, 2010

Lollapalooza weekend: Follow me as I check out "new" bands, Gaga crowd surfs, I take advantage of my newfound VIP status, and people keep stealing my chair.

Cornell Hockey, Lacrosse Players Find Success Beyond Ithaca

Reena Gilani  —  Jul 29, 2010

The women's hockey team will send nine players to a summer Canadian U22 National Team selection camp, while its male counterparts are hitting up the pros.

UPDATED 7-19-10: Dale Signs With German Team; Jaques Joins Foote in Israel; Wittman Makes Celtics, Knicks Debut

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jul 7, 2010

Louis Dale has signed with German team BG Göttingen, while his former Cornell teammate, Ryan Wittman, makes his debut with the Boston Celtics and joins the New York Knicks in Las Vegas. Former tri-captain Jon Jaques has also become the fourth member of Cornell's class of 2010 to sign a professional basketball contract.

Wittman Signs NBA Summer League Deal With Boston Celtics; Foote to Play in Israel

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jun 26, 2010

Ryan Wittman has signed an NBA Summer League deal with the Boston Celtics, while Jeff Foote will head overseas to play for Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv.

Pre-Party Upper (or: The Real Reason Why Netflix Exists)

Julie Block  —  Jun 25, 2010

Before you go party hard tonight, watch Party Down: Starz's satiric telling of the harsher side of following your dreams. 

Wittman and Foote Hit the NBA Workout Circuit, Track Teams Hit Up the UK

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jun 15, 2010

Men's basketball graduated seniors Ryan Wittman and Jeff Foote have been "doing work" this summer, working out for various NBA teams in preparation for this month's draft and NBA Summer League. Meanwhile, another Cornell all-time great has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.