Reading time: about 4 minutesCornellians for Israel, a pro-Israel organization, is set to host former Israeli Defense Force soldier Sam Fried on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. as a guest speaker. Fried served as a lone soldier, the term for an IDF soldier without family in Israel, typically international volunteers, orphans or people from estranged families. Zoe Reisman ’29, Cornell Young Democratic Socialists of America chairperson, takes issue with Cornell’s approach to freedom of speech. However, the investigation closed in December 2025 and Cornell was not found in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Everett Chambala Everett Chambala is a member of the Class of 2027 in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Source: Daily Sun February 01, 2026 19:18 UTC