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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cornell Glee Club will perform with high school singers this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Sage Chapel — free admission for all. 607 News Now
- ➤ Deja View features host Christopher Meadows with student co-hosts Jordan Costolo and Nathan Glasser discussing the Wild West through classic films like Stagecoach, 3:10 to Yuma and Rio Bravo at Ithaca College — donations support The Ithacan’s student journalism efforts. The Ithacan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marty Scheinman ’75, MS ’76 and Professor Harry Katz purchased and gifted the Labor Arbitration Institute to the ILR School to boost the Scheinman Institute’s role in training labor arbitrators after LAI provided education for over 25 years. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Ithaca Loves Teachers returns from Feb. 13 to 28 with free digital passes and special offers for educators + community events across Tompkins County, celebrating over 20 years of support. 607 News Now
- ➤ 11 Cornell researchers have been named Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows to explore advances in topics from peptide engineering to quantum physics. The cohort joins a $148 million initiative designed to boost AI-driven research across science, technology, and engineering—an effort with 46 Cornell awards so far. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Oreoluwa Odetunde, a first-year MBA student at S.C. Johnson College of Business, died on Thursday at her off-campus residence. Cornell held a support meeting for students Friday, Feb. 6, and will host another meeting Monday, Feb. 9, to help the community cope. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Katrina Greene ’27 from Cornell, active in advocacy groups, will travel to Washington, D.C. this spring as a John Robert Lewis Scholar, awarded by the Faith and Politics Institute. The year-long program includes events, a pilgrimage to key Civil Rights sites in Alabama, and virtual workshops. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters issued an Extreme Cold Warning as a bitter Arctic blast brings windy conditions (gusts up to 45 mph) and wind chills near -30°F starting today; a Code Blue warming center at 227 Cherry Street is open 24/7 to help residents stay safe. Tompkins County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York has expanded its child tax credit so eligible families can receive cash back when they file a state tax return. The credit gives up to $1,000 per child under age 4 and up to $330 per child aged 4-16 for this season and will increase next year. Ithaca Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers found that SHKBP1 binds to p62, keeping cells’ recycling system in balance, a study published Feb. 6 in Ithaca showed that this interaction may guide future treatments for diseases & open new research avenues. Cornell Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell men's hockey rallied to a 5-2 win over Colgate in the first game of their home-and-home series, overcoming an early deficit with strong plays from Charlie Major and freshman goaltender Alexis Cournoyer. The team will face renewed Colgate pressure today at Lynah Rink at 7 p.m. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell coach Casey Jones reached 250 wins with a 4-2 win at Brown last Saturday, and his team now faces Colgate in a home game at Class of 1965 Arena today after a Friday road test in Hamilton. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ The No. 12 Cornell women's hockey team secured a 3 to 0 shutout over RPI Friday night (at Lynah Rink) with goaltender Bergmann making key saves in a strong game. The team celebrated its six seniors on ice and will face Union Saturday at 3 p.m. The Cornell Daily Sun
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Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
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Mutts Gone Nuts
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.
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Richmond Spiders vs. Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-2 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA lacrosse showdown between the Richmond Spiders and Cornell Big Red.
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Richard Daria Clarinet Faculty Recital
1 p.m. — Hockett Family Recital Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet by talented faculty members.
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