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Violence in Gaza Ignites Worldwide Debate

Jimmy Crowell  —  Jan 22, 2009

Though both Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop firing at one another, the war that lasted for three weeks between the two groups in the Gaza Strip has profoundly affected the lives of millions, including some members of the Cornell community.

Many Cornell students and staff members, especially those who were born in Israel, the West Bank or the Gaza Strip, have close ties to the region. They have endured weeks of restlessness and concern for family members who still live in the war-torn state.

To the Class of 2009: An Open Letter

Josh Pothen  —  Apr 30, 2009

To the Class of 2009:

Three years ago at a friend's Collegetown party, I was sitting on a couch next to a guy holding a beer the way a child clutches a security blanket. Amidst the dark atmosphere and loud music, he turned to me and urged me to enjoy myself while I was at college. "The world", he told me, "says these are the best years of our life."

Whether you have felt that way or not throughout your time at Cornell, you will almost certainly feel it in the next few days as your Cornell undergraduate experience draws to a close. As you experience your last Slope Day. As you leave your extracurriculars. As you entrust your leadership positions to other people. As you bid farewell to your friends on Graduation Day.

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