Cornell’s College of Engineering just got the kind of gift that makes even seasoned fundraisers pause. Tech billionaire alumnus David A. Duffield pledged 371.5 million…
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The Kid Who Kept Trying
By BENJAMIN YOU on March 2026
There once was a kid in a class,Who worried he couldn’t quite pass,So he studied each day,And it paid off his way,Now he walks in…
Stair Steps
By BENJAMIN YOU on March 2026
You can thrive. So on the next step, Now step to improve, Then a step to retry, One step to fail, One step to strive,One…
Learn and Improve
By BENJAMIN YOU on March 2026
Listen when life gets loud,Even mistakes can teach you,Ask questions, even when your voice shakes,Reach out to learn, not just for grades,New growth comes after…
Garden
By BENJAMIN YOU on March 2026
Life is a gardenWe need to cultivate andgrow to our fullest
Cayuga Park Development Brings Major Economic and Environmental Changes to Ithaca
By BENJAMIN YOU on September 2025
Cayuga Park, the multi-phase redevelopment of the former Carpenter Park site on Ithaca’s waterfront, advanced significantly this spring; the first phase reached full operation and…
Enhanced Geothermal Systems at Cornell Power a Steady Path to Campus Carbon Neutrality
By BENJAMIN YOU on September 2025
Cornell University’s push to heat its Ithaca campus with rock-steady geothermal energy has entered a decisive new phase. Data from a nearly two-mile exploratory well…
On May 7, 2025, Ithaca’s Common Council voted twelve‑to‑zero to “recommit in full” to the Ithaca Green New Deal, despite the uncertainty created by a recent…
Le Mans 2025 Fuels Economy and Greener Racing
By BENJAMIN YOU on June 2025
On June 14 and 15, 2025, the ninety-third edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans will roar to life at the 13.6-kilometer Circuit de la Sarthe, drawing a…
On March 31, 2025, nearly 1,900 elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released an open letter warning that the White…
Since late March 2025, ICSD student Chromebooks have blocked certain Google tools—including YouTube, Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google Translate—because they lack signed data privacy agreements with…
The Economic Blackout: Can a Single-Day Boycott Reshape Corporate Practices?
By BENJAMIN YOU on April 2025
Laura Hedlund protests in front of a Target store. AP Photo/Craig Lassig On February 28, 2025, the People’s Union USA unveiled a sweeping “economic blackout,”…
Enron’s Unconventional Revival: Parody or Genuine Comeback?
By BENJAMIN YOU on April 2025
Enron, once infamous as a symbol of corporate scandal following its 2001 bankruptcy and massive accounting fraud, has made a striking return under 28-year-old CEO…
Trump’s 500 Billion-Dollar AI Gamble
By BENJAMIN YOU on March 2025
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the Stargate project, unveiling an ambitious plan to modernize and expand America’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. Four major…
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Minors and Data Privacy
By BENJAMIN YOU on February 2025
Australia’s Social Media Bans. Reuters The Australian government has recently passed new regulations banning children under the age of sixteen from using social media platforms.…
Holiday Marketing Exploits Youth and Sparks Overspending
By BENJAMIN YOU on December 2024
Holiday-themed marketing on a computer. Gelato Marketing efforts become more aggressive during the holidays as businesses aim to boost sales. A notable shift in recent…
Colleges’ Impact at COP29 on Climate Action
By BENJAMIN YOU on November 2024
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, will bring people from all over the world together in November. Countries gather for this significant event…
The Government’s Role in Climate Change
By BENJAMIN YOU on October 2024
Climate change’s effects are now immediate concerns affecting communities everywhere, not just far-off dangers. To effectively solve this global catastrophe, the government must step up.…