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Byline: Julie Greco

Paul Ortiz
Latina/o Studies Program

Cornell historian featured in ‘game-changing’ PBS series about Latinos

Cornell Chronicle

Paul Ortiz served as an adviser and on-camera expert for “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” a three-part docuseries premiering Sept. 27 on PBS.

Person stands with microphone, speaking intently while three others listen
Heather Ainsworth/Provided Abigel Manaye ’24 (standing) argues the opposition side of the debate, “Speechless: Should Union Organizers Have Free Speech Rights in the Workplace?,” held Jan. 31 in Ives Hall.
Free Expression

Students debate free speech in the workplace

Cornell Chronicle

Students from ILR and the College of Arts and Sciences debated “Speechless: Should Union Organizers Have Free Speech Rights in the Workplace?” on Jan. 31 in Ives Hall, supporting the Freedom of Expression Theme Year.

Economics

Higher-income people take more COVID-19 safety precautions

Cornell Chronicle

Individuals in a higher income bracket have made the most health-related changes to stay safe during COVID-19, according to a new study co-authored by Cornell economist Michèle Belot. The researchers examine the role of socioeconomic differences in explaining self-protective behavior.