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After Years of Complaints and Litigation, Cornell’s Policy 6.4 Still Stands

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After Years of Complaints and Litigation, Cornell’s Policy 6.4 Still Stands
When a Cornellian noticed that 10 undergarments were missing from her room, she claimed that she had been sexually harassed under Policy 6.4 — Cornell’s policies and guidelines for handling issues of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault and violence. Based solely on her intuition, the student blamed one of her male classmates for the theft, according to a report drafted... more

Cornell: fraternity on interim suspension after “serious violation”

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Cornell: fraternity on interim suspension after “serious violation”
After a "serious violation" of its Recognition Policy announced by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life, Cornell University placed Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension status as of February 2, according to a statement issued Friday. The statement elaborates that interim suspension indicates "a pause in the operations of a chapter during which the chapter may not engage... more

Students, lawmakers remain skeptical of Gov. Cuomo’s ‘free tuition’ plan

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Students, lawmakers remain skeptical of Gov. Cuomo’s ‘free tuition’ plan
As it turns out — free college doesn’t mean ‘free’ college. Whether it’s a discussion about the way New York would pay for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal — or the fact that the ‘free’ tuition concept leaves out an estimated 66 percent of total cost for a college degree. Covering the cost of tuition would be great for students eager... more

Empty Bowls event planning underway to benefit Newark Food Closet

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Empty Bowls event planning underway to benefit Newark Food Closet
For the fourth time since 2010, the Newark Art Department has embarked upon another ambitious and caring “Empty Bowls” project that will benefit the Newark Food Closet. Since 2010, the “Empty Bowls” soup, bread buffet and silent art and craft auction events at NHS raised more than $16,000 for the local food closet. “Empty Bowls,” is a grassroots movement that... more

Students find Washington, D.C. trip ‘pretty cool’

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Students find Washington, D.C. trip ‘pretty cool’
For Newark Middle School sixth and eighth grade social studies teacher Lisa Eakins, the opportunity for students to see Donald Trump take the reins from former United States President Barack Obama was a chance of a lifetime. But for seventh grade students Zack Mallette, Gabriella Taylor and Isaiah Dishaw, well, it was just plain “cool!” “It was a once in... more

Romulus warns parents, students of possible mumps exposure

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Romulus warns parents, students of possible mumps exposure
Elementary students in Romulus Central School may have been exposed to mumps, according to a notice sent home with students today. According to the letter from School Superintendent Martin Rotz, the school was notified that one of its students is being tested for a suspected case of mumps. The possible case has been reported to appropriate officials at the state... more

Seneca Falls school forced to close due to widespread infection

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Seneca Falls school forced to close due to widespread infection
Imagine having so many sick students that you have to shut down. For Finger Lakes Christian School in Seneca Falls that’s exactly what has happened. “Strep” infections have been going around the school with such force that staff was forced to shut down and show up on Wednesday to disinfect surfaces that had been, or could have been contaminated. The... more

Family Resource Center opens in Newark’s Perkins School

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Family Resource Center opens in Newark’s Perkins School
There’s a great new and welcoming resource right in the front entrance foyer of the Perkins School in Newark created to give you greater access to educational resources to help you and your children. The Family Resource Center features a desk, chair and a laptop computer that parents can use to access 13, free, interactive educational websites. They provide tips... more

HWS cited for providing good value

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HWS cited for providing good value
Hobart and William Smith Colleges said it has been named among the nation’s best colleges and universities for having outstanding academics, affordability and financial aid and student outcomes. The recognition appears in the Princeton Review’s 2017 edition of the “Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck.” HWS said points... more

Endowments decrease at UR, RIT, other local colleges

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Endowments decrease at UR, RIT, other local colleges
The value of most local college endowments declined as part of a national trend during the last fiscal year. Dropping 6 percent in value, the University of Rochester’s endowment decreased by $122.6 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016. UR’s endowment finished the fiscal year worth $1.93 billion — down from $2.05 billion the year before. The... more

Cornell undergrad tuition to rise 3.75 percent, sticker price now $52,612

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Cornell undergrad tuition to rise 3.75 percent, sticker price now ,612
The Cornell Board of Trustees voted to increase the price of undergraduate tuition, housing contracts, meal plans and health fees for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the University announced Monday. The sticker price for undergraduate students enrolling in one of the endowed schools and for out-of-state students enrolling in a contract college will rise by $1,900 next year, from $50,712 to... more

Romulus School declares no mumps

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Romulus School declares no mumps
Tests have come back negative for a Romulus Elementary student believed to have the mumps, the school district announced this week. Last week, Romulus School Superintendent Martin Rotz sent home a letter with elementary students warning parents of possible exposure to mumps. Proper precautions were taken and the Seneca County Health Department was notified. The student had not been in school... more

Approx. $4 million deficit looming, Auburn school board presents 2017-2018 budget

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Approx. million deficit looming, Auburn school board presents 2017-2018 budget
In light of the $4 million deficit the Auburn Enlarged City School District faces with its 2017-2018 budget, the proposed spending plan was presented Tuesday night. Lisa Green, the district’s school business executive, said at the school board meeting that the overview was a “status quo” budget, meaning a budget that didn’t include staff reductions to make up the difference.... more

Waterloo school board hears compliance study results

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Waterloo school board hears compliance study results
Last year, the school district’s superintendent was retiring and the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction also left before the start of the new school year. That leadership vacuum resulted in at least two annual reports not being completed and filed in a timely manner with the state Education Department. New Superintendent Terri Bavis convinced the school board to hire... more

Police: Student raped on-campus at Ithaca College

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Police: Student raped on-campus at Ithaca College
A student was raped on-campus at Ithaca College and police are still looking for the suspect, an official confirmed Wednesday afternoon. The crime happened between 1:15 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Jan. 22 in the wooded area near the Recreation Trails south of Boothroyd Hall. A news release about the incident states, “The victim reported sexual intercourse without consent.” Read... more

Local school officials skeptical of DeVos

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Local school officials skeptical of DeVos
Newly confirmed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ views on school choice and her alleged lack of familiarity with public education concern local school administrators. Meanwhile, a local school-choice leader said DeVos’ history as an advocate for private education — and school vouchers to support that effort — is just what the nation needs to provide competition for what he described as... more

Letter warns Waterloo parents of police investigation of high school teacher

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Letter warns Waterloo parents of police investigation of high school teacher
A letter sent home to parents of Waterloo High School students warns of a police investigation involving a teacher at the school. Allegations have been made against a high school teacher, although the teacher in question is not being identified at this time and it is unclear what kind of allegations have been made. In the letter, Principal Susan Burgess advised... more
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