Keeping Ithaca gorges

On Nov. 8, two fraternities, Plantations Natural Areas Program, Cornell Outdoor Education, and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs partnered to haul trash out of Cascadilla Gorge. (Nov. 10, 2008)

Solution for mortgage crisis and looming global financial crisis is in historical record

Cornell law professor Robert Hockett offers his solution for the mortgage crisis and the financial crisis, involving the Federal Housing Administration. (Nov. 5, 2008)

Climbing competition benefits low-income youths

The Cornell Outdoor Education's Intercollegiate Rock Climbing Competition Nov. 2 raised $650 to benefit the local nonprofit OURS & YOURS Youth Organization, founded in 2005 by a Cornell student. (Nov. 4, 2008)

Cornell food scientists awarded $1.67 million to improve fresh food safety

With $1.67 million from the USDA, two Cornell food scientists will work to prevent food-borne pathogens from contaminating fruits and vegetables during all phases of production. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Samantha the sheep gets a leg up, thanks to the work of<br />CU vets and sanctuary

Several disabled goats and sheep have been given artificial legs, thanks to several Cornell veterinarians working with Ithaca's Hangar Orthotics and Prosthetics. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Got cattle? Cornell does, and trains students to prepare them for market

In an animal science course, students learn how to merchandize cattle, which culminated in a sale of replacement beef heifers Oct. 25. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Alumni and students anxious about declining economy find ramped-up career help at Cornell

Despite the grim economy, campus career experts emphasize that a Cornell degree still holds value in the marketplace. Nonetheless, many are ramping up their efforts to help job-seeking Cornellians. (Oct. 30, 2008)

Law students champion human rights at Guantanamo

The Law School's chapter of the National Lawyers Guild sponsored a 'Week on Guantanamo and American Values,' Oct. 27-31. (Oct. 30, 2008)

Survey shows college students -- often ignored in polls -- are engaged in the election

An e-mail survey of some 25,000 college students - mostly in swing states - shows that half are very interested in the election and the majority are pro-Obama. Students are often underrepresented in polls. (Oct. 28, 2008)