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The governing body of Cornell fraternities — the Interfraternity Council (IFC) — suspended fraternity parties and social events Nov. 7 for the remainder of Fall 2022. The IFC did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Patterns of sexual violence and hazing persist in fraternities

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2022
Fraternities at Cornell University have made it into headlines in many major publications for reports of drink-spiking and a sexual assault at fraternity parties.
"Good Girls Don't Tell," is a documentary that tells the stories of non-reporting sexual assault survivors. It is directed by Jen Huemmer, assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Communication.

Professor directs documentary for sexual assault awareness

By Maddy Martin, Life & Culture editor • April 21, 2021
"Good Girls Don't Tell," is a documentary that tells the stories of non-reporting sexual assault survivors directed by Jen Huemmer, assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Communication.
Sophomore Isaiah Horton performs an improvisational rap with Brü on Jan. 27 for the Sinfonia Ball in the Whalen Center for Music. The musician later put on a wig designed to look like President Donald Trump's hair and performed a rehearsed political rap.

Ithaca funk bands raise money for Southside Community Center

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017
To raise awareness for homelessness in Tompkins County, the Delta Chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted the Sinfonia Ball Jan. 27 in the Whalen Center for Music.
A screenshot of the event description is above. The name of the person inviting students to the event and the address of the party have been removed.

Update: IC students upset about racially charged party theme

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • October 21, 2015
Ithaca College students and alumni are expressing frustration on social media after an unaffiliated fraternity at Ithaca College sent out a Facebook invitation Oct. 9 for a party with what they are calling a racially charged theme.
Going Greek: Unaffiliated Greek organizations gain popularity at the college

Going Greek: Unaffiliated Greek organizations gain popularity at the college

By Evin Billington, Accent Editor • February 26, 2014
Despite Ithaca College's no-Greek policy, some students are involved in fraternities and sororities that are unaffiliated with the college.

Policies aim to change Cornell Greek system

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • December 6, 2012
Cornell University introduced new policies to reform fraternity and sorority pledging at Cornell University that will be implemented over the next three years.

Bottoms up: Alcohol enema becoming a concern

By Kari Beal • October 5, 2012
Alcohol enema, also known as butt chugging, sends a student to the hospital.
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