Good morning, Ithaca.

Residents can nominate their top burger candidate by Friday, March 13 through the New York Beef Council’s online entry for the annual competition.

Voting will run March 11 through April 10 with the winner announced on May 13 during the Beef Month Celebration in Albany.

Students filled the Assembly room on Thursday to debate two resolutions that challenge Cornell Tech’s tie with Technion—one calls for ending the partnership while the other criticizes events featuring controversial speakers.

The measures are set for further review next week as debates continue.

A polar vortex split is predicted to bring Arctic air and brutal cold later this month, with temperatures dropping 15 to 25 degrees below normal and nighttime lows falling into the single digits in New York — experts forecast a second cold push in late March to early April.

Eight student-athletes from local schools who earned state titles in indoor track and basketball are nominated for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for March 1-7 — voting remains open until noon Thursday, March 12.

The Cornell gymnastics team finished fourth in College Park (Maryland) this past weekend with a total score of 193.175 despite strong scores over 48.00 on each event.

The team will compete at 11 a.m. on Saturday at West Chester University.

Cornell's men's lacrosse team lost 19-7 to Penn State today as they struggled in faceoffs, clears and defense — a loss that casts doubt on their contender status.

They will next face Brown at Schoellkopf Field at noon on Sat, March 14.

Sheng Wang Stand-Up Comedy

7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Sheng Wang during his extensive stand-up tour.

Brown University Bears vs Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse

12-1 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier college lacrosse action with exclusive perks and amenities.

The Music of Hans Zimmer

8-11 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Cost info not provided — Experience unforgettable iconic scores led by a pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Raclette for Lunch

12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Cost varies — Enjoy a cheesy alpine tradition paired with refreshing cider at this popular local event.

Paint & Sip with Bob Ross

4-6 p.m. — South Hill Cider — 2 drink minimum — Enjoy painting along with Bob Ross while sipping cider on a Saturday afternoon.

Skunk Cabbage Classic Half Marathon

Time not specified — Barton Hall — Registration fee applicable — Participate in Ithaca’s iconic spring tradition featuring 10K and half-marathon courses through the scenic Cornell campus.

The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring Screening

6:00 – 11:59 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not provided — Experience the epic journey of a meek Hobbit and his companions to save Middle-earth.