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FiL Straughan ’90 (right) is the winner of episode 6 of ITV’s Starstruck. Nick James (left), Jack Brindle (center), and FiL were selected as the best Lionel Ritchie tribute act. FiL will compete in the show's grand final on April 2.
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The Sun | Stars in their eyes
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Family and friends gathered March 26 at Sage Chapel to celebrate the life of Frank H.T. Rhodes – Cornell’s ninth president, beloved for his leadership, eloquence, intellect and creativity.
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Blaine Friedlander | Cornell Chronicle
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Bob Harrison ’76 reflects on his time serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees before a standing ovation, to start President Martha E. Pollack's State of the University address March 26. The State of the University address was part of the joint annual meeting of the Cornell Board of Trustees and Cornell University Council at Alice Statler Auditorium.
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Susan Kelley | Cornell Chronicle
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Tick-borne viruses can be transmitted very quickly—in as little as 15 minutes. Regular tick checks throughout the day may be the best way to protect yourself says Laura Harrington, a professor of entomology at Cornell University and director of the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases.
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NBC | Lone star tick, linked to Heartland virus, now found in 6 states
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“As you continue life's journey, I encourage you to ride more merry-go-rounds and eat more ice cream. That does not mean a life of hedonism, but it does mean a life lived in the present, which is the only time we have.”
Quote from Frank H.T. Rhodes' speech at Cornell's commencement ceremony on May 31, 1987 Source: Reddit | Cornell QUOTE
