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Comedian Demetri Martin will perform at Cornell’s Bailey Hall on Oct. 25. | Page 3
The Ukiyo-e prints at the Johnson Museum depict the ephemeral beauty of life, the arts section says. | Page 8
Junior Atticus DeProspo, a varsity soccer player, talks to The Sun about being a gay athlete. | Page 12
Reports of Drinking Up From’12,C.U. Says
“I think my 13-year-old self is very happy.” Christina Gee ’16
More students hospitalized or treated compared to same time period last year By ANNIE BUI Sun Staff Writer
During the 12 days following Orientation Week this year, Cornell Police say they recorded a total of 77 alcohol and other drug-related incidents — an increase from the 52 incidents that occurred in the same time frame last year. There were 12 alcohol poisoning-related medical transports this year between Aug. 23 and Sept. 3, with an additional seven people treated by emergency responders but not transported, according to data provided by the Cornell University Police Department. In comparison, last year, CUPD recorded 12 incidences where “There’s no single students were either transported or treated by emergency responders. explanation [for Police also say that, this year, the the increase in number of students who were caught driving while intoxicated went up — reports.]” moving from last year’s zero to three. Tim Marchell ’82 Underage drinking incidents followed a similar pattern, rising from six cases last year to 17 this year. Tim Marchell ’82, director of Mental Health Initiatives at Gannett Health Services, said it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the increases in reports of underage drinking, driving while intoxicated and alcohol-related transports. “We’ve seen more students being treated for alcohol emergencies, but that may be partly due to people being more willing to call for help when someone is passed out. And with extra patrols, incidents may be more See DRINKING page 4
Throwback time | Alternative rock group Third Eye Blind, known for songs like “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Jumper,” will perform at this year’s Homecoming. NAN PALMERO / FLICKR
Third Eye Blind Performing At Cornell for Homecoming By MANU RATHORE Sun Senior Editor
Cornell students may feel like they are leading a semi-charmed life Sept. 21 when Third Eye Blind performs at Barton Hall for Homecoming. Third Eye Blind is an alternative rock group that released its first album — the eponymous Third Eye Blind — in 1997. The album included
hit songs “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper” and “How’s It Going to Be.” Despite the group’s large 90s following, many students expressed indifference at the Cornell Concert Commission’s announcement of Third Eye Blind’s performance Thursday. Christina Gee ’16 said the band is dated and See HOMECOMING page 5
TCAT to Receive Ithaca’s First‘Cutting-Edge’Fuel Cell Bus By KERRY CLOSE Sun Senior Editor
Within two years, TCAT riders may be able to make their commute on a “clean, green, cutting-edge” bus powered by fuel cells, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit officials announced Tuesday. The bus, which will convert hydrogen
into electricity to run, will be funded by a $13.6-million federal grant promoting energy-effective transportation around the country, according to a TCAT press release. It will be the first of its kind in the City of Ithaca, and officials expect that the bus will cost $1.2 million. The fuel cell bus is expected to join the TCAT fleet in late 2014 or early 2015,
according to Paul Mutolo ’94, director of external partnerships for Cornell’s Energy Materials Center, which was involved in writing the grant for the bus with TCAT. TCAT will lease the bus at no cost for two years, after which it may be able to gain ownership of the bus, also at no cost, according to the press release. However, TCAT is responsible for the bus’ mainte-
nance and operation costs. TCAT’s fuel cell bus will provide a chance to demonstrate the benefits of fuel cell technology, which include zero tailpipe emissions, according to Mutolo. “This is a very unique opportunity,” Mutolo said. “The number of hydrogen See TCAT page 4
Ithaca Mayor Talks Leadership at C.U. By KEVIN MILIAN Sun Staff Writer
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With great power comes great responsibility | Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 discusses the importance of being a leader at the Cornell Intercultural Center Thursday.
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 is not just the city’s leader — he is also “the epitome of student leadership since he cut his teeth here at Cornell,” Renee Alexander ’74, associate dean of students, said at an event Thursday. At the event, held at the Cornell Intercultural Center, Myrick spoke to a small group of Cornellians about
leadership and his campaign for mayor. He stressed that students should be leaders because they have the “energy … the creativity and the moral authority” to do so. Drawing from his experiences as a Cornell student, Myrick said there are good and bad reasons for wanting to be a leader. “What has to drive you is an urge to do something, there’s a problem and it has to be solved. People have to be helped. There has to be a
problem you have to solve, or else it’s not worth it,” Myrick said. “You’re going to run into a lot of people who are in this for the wrong reasons. They see this as a path to power, to glory. There are easier ways to get these things. Myrick admitted that, as a student, he was involved in many extracurricular activities in the quest to build his resume. He said all the activSee LEADERSHIP page 5