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Former Speaker of the House, and close advisor to President Donald Trump, Newt Gingrich visited Cornell University to speak to students about the Trump administration.

Newt Gingrich gives insight into Trump presidency at Cornell talk

By Samantha Mendiguren, Staff Writer • March 26, 2017
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich came to Cornell University to discuss President Donald Trump’s campaign strategy.

National Recap: Trump’s ties to Russia scrutinized

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 22, 2017
FBI Director James Comey recently announced that the agency is investigating alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Russia.
The most recent report came from 2015, in which there were 664 incidents, 695 offenses, 731 victims and 387 known offenders, all with an anti-Semitic motivation. Between 2011 and 2014, the number of incidents and offenses were steadily decreasing until the 2015 spike.

IC students respond to national anti-Semitism

By Erin Conway, Staff Writer • March 22, 2017
Nalani Haueter, president of Hillel at the college, said the Jewish community wants to organize more solidarity movements.

Confirm Neil Gorsuch

By Kyle Stewart • March 22, 2017
Through captivating narratives and occasional humor, he is known for making his decisions engaging and accessible to all audiences.

American baseball to be a new force in World Baseball Classic

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • March 21, 2017
It's important for baseball to staying ahead of other sports in terms of a global game during a Trump Presidency.

National Recap: Rise in Anti-Semitism stokes fear

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 8, 2017
Since January, about 100 Jewish institutions have received menacing phone calls and bomb threats, prompting an investigation by the FBI.

National Recap: Trump’s war on media continues

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 1, 2017
Trump’s frequent peddling of “fake news” has often come in the wake of negative news reports about his administration or his policies.
Commentary: "Alternative facts" pose a danger to truth

Commentary: “Alternative facts” pose a danger to truth

By Trenton Firster • March 1, 2017
By blurring that line, partisan news became fake news, and anything that didn’t align with official policy became invalid.

Editorial: Intellectual diversity must include radical ideologies

February 22, 2017
What is truly missing from intellectually diverse environments are radical and non-Western lines of thinking.
Many LGBTQ advocates fear that Trump and his administration will roll back the progress that has been gained for LGBTQ people.

National Recap: Trump’s policies worry LGBTQ community

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 22, 2017
Many allies and advocates for LGBTQ rights remain concerned about how President Trump's policies will impact them.

Ethics is not a partisan issue

By Emma Whitestone • February 22, 2017
Political strategy is not uncommon in Congress, but our president’s potentially being influenced by Russia is not a partisan issue.
David Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, spoke on Feb. 16 at Cornell University about the past struggles of the Sioux Nation including with the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the necessity of hope for the future.

Chairman of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe speaks at Cornell

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017
The voice of Archambault echoed throughout Stocking Hall as over 530 members of the Ithaca community huddled across four rooms and the surrounding hallways.
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