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Talking with “Mary Poppins”-March 31st, 2016

By WRFI News Staff

Esther Racoosin talks with Elisheva Glaser, the Ithaca High School student who will be playing Mary Poppins in the upcoming musical production of the same name.  They discuss how Mary is an “enigma”, how she interacts with the children of the cast, and the magical stage set. This interview originally aired on the March 31st,…

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Possible Effects of Closing Cornell Graduate Housing-March 22nd, 2016

By WRFI News Staff

Esther Racoosin talks with Ithaca Voice contributor Brian Crandall about what might happen after Cornell University closes the Graduate and Professional student housing in Maplewood Park and Hughes Hall. This interview originally aired on the March 22nd, 2016 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.

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Andy Zepp Speaks About the Finger Lakes Land Trust

By WRFI News Staff

Lori Sonken talks with Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about how conservation easements and land acquisitions protect watersheds.  This interview aired March 18, 2016.

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Cornell Chapter of Athlete Ally invites Megan Rapinoe-March 8th 2016

By WRFI News Staff

Esther Racoosin speaks with Cassandra Poudrier, President of the Cornell University chapter of Athlete Ally.  They discuss how the organization encourages athletes to accept and respect each other, regardless of sexual orientation.  In addition, Poudrier talks about how the upcoming event in which Megan Rapinoe, the Women’s World Cup and Olympic soccer star will talk…

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