Hurricane Sandy Breezes by Ithaca
By Steven Brasley and Shea O’Meara As the largest storm in recent decades geared up to slam into some of the most populated areas on the East Coast and then travel upstate last week, Ithaca’s emergency response personnel went into action. Ithaca Fire Chief Tom Parsons checks weather updates on his phone while sitting … Continue reading
Local groups gather to support LGBT students
In a large white church on the corner of North Aurora Street, patrons shuffle about preparing for their big night. A tall 60-something woman at the front with peppered hair guides lost performers to Gillie, the head of the event. “She’s wearing a silk blue shirt, she has blonde hair,” she says. “And she looks … Continue reading
Feature: Monk flees Tibet to find peace
At 14 years old, Tenzin Choesang said what would be his last words to his parents for more than a decade and set foot on a three-month trek from Tibet to Nepal. “Our area didn’t have any schools, most students my age didn’t have an opportunity to study,” he said. “I wanted to learn … Continue reading
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