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The Corne¬ Daily Sun Vol. 132, No. 121
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
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The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity plans a memorial 5K run for late brother Jeremy Ojalehto ’14. | Page 3
The Duchess debunks sexual myths about topics ranging from hair to body image.
Men’s lacrosse beats Syracuse 10-9 in overtime on Tuesday.
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Sanders Campaign Rallies in Syracuse Thousands of residents, students, gather to support candidate By PHOEBE KELLER Sun Managing Editor
Thousands of supporters spilled in a line out the front door of the Oncenter in Syracuse Tuesday, chanting, singing and eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.). The presidential candidate was not due to arrive for another five hours. Sanders has been traveling across upstate New York over the past week, hosting rallies in anticipation of New York’s primary on April 19. While Hillary Clinton leads the senator 53 to 40 percent among New York’s democratic voters, the margin narrows to 50 versus 46 percent in upstate New York, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll. The throngs of Sanders supporters braving an unusually cool April morning certainly seemed undeterred.
PHOTOS BY CAMERON POLLACK / SUN PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
Feel the bern | Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) speaks to thousands of supporters at a rally at the Oncenter in Syracuse on Tuesday. The Scene
Over 5,000 people crowded the Oncenter, a relatively small venue for the rally, buzzing with excitement in advance of Sanders’ address. Supporters clustered in small groups — comparing Bernie gear and singing and swaying along to a playlist
“When I heard he was coming to Syracuse I knew I had to get out and see him.” James Gazza
powered by revolutionary anthems and odes to the power of the people. Many carried signs with messages, including “Mother Nature Endorses Bernie” and “Don’t Frack New York.” A group of college students raised a sign above their heads reading: “It’s Our Turn to Lead.” Several attendees’ attire jabbed at Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, with one hat reading: “Make Donald Drumpf Again.” Attendees represented a cross-section of towns in upstate New York — several Cornellians made the trek to Syracuse — and many local residents expressed their excitement that Sanders had chosen the city as a campaign stop. “When I heard he was coming to Syracuse I knew I had to get out and see him,” said resident James Gazza. “I think he’s going to do really well up here.”
Employees Elect New Trustee By JOSEPHINE CHU Sun News Editor
Chad Coates has been selected as the next employeeelected trustee, with almost 14 percent of eligible voters participating in the vote, according to results released Wednesday. Five candidates ran in this year’s election. Coates won with 731 votes — the count after all candidates were eliminated and votes were transferred, according to the University. His term will last four years, from June 2016 to June 2020, according to the University.
Coates is an assistant dean of admissions and advising in the College of Arts and Sciences, a House Fellow at Cornell’s Carl Becker House
“He works tirelessly on behalf of students and volunteers in many capacities.” Patricia Wasyliw and a member of the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees. As a trustee, Coates said he
will help appoint a new president “who advances Cornell’s core values of respect, dignity and fairness for all employees,” create the new Strategic Plan for the institution that reflects Cornell’s core values and improve communication between the board and the Cornell community, according to the University. “Affirming the respect and dignity of the more than 8,000 Cornell employees is of paramount importance to me,” he said. Coates added that he has been “very impressed with See TRUSTEE page 4
A young couple ballroom danced around the arena, oblivious to the presence of others, as the lyrics, “Young people speaking their mind / Getting so much resistance from behind,” played over the loudspeakers. The Supporters
Dana Carlson, a Syracuse resident proudly sporting 17 Bernie pins, said she had been a Sanders supporter long before the senator became a presidential candidate. “I absolutely adore Bernie, I’ve been a big fan of his since he was in the senate,” she said. “He’s been a rising star to me.” Carlson explained that she was impressed with Sanders, who she called a “genuinely good human being,” because of his consistent record and admirable character. See BERNIE page 5
Alpha Chi Omega Purchases Permanent House on Thurston Avenue The Alpha Chi Omega National Housing Corporation purchased a new house for Cornell’s Zeta Phi chapter located at 210 Thurston Avenue. The North Campus home will open its doors in August 2017, according to a Tuesday press release. The NHC was “motivated by the desire to provide Zeta Phi with a permanent home on the Cornell campus,” the release said. The new house will have 28 bedrooms with bed spaces for 39 members, four living room floors, nine bathrooms, common-area spaces, a commercial kitchen and 15 parking spaces, according to the release. NHC will also be able to invest in the chapter’s annual lease payments “where equity can be achieved and capital improvements made for the benefit of both the chapter and the NHC,” the release said. The Cornell chapter will remain at the 509 Wyckoff Road property until the start of the 2016-2017 academic year. — Compiled by Yun Soo Kim