Philip Arras ’07 “fell into the wine industry accidentally.” After taking HADM 4430: Introduction to Wines in his senior year at Cornell, Arras developed a passion for viticulture that inspired him to take jobs in various wineries throughout the Finger Lakes region.

Hello, Cheap Daters! As evidenced by the plethora of cut-out hearts and Cupids on the walls of Libe Café, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day date? Don’t fret, because Cheap Dates is here to help with three unconventional and creative date ideas — all for under $30 per person.

I frequently look forward to long breaks between semesters because it gives me an opportunity to escape Ithaca and get back in touch with reality. To unwind, I try really hard to stay away from Facebook, Gmail and Cornell’s homepage.

I try, but I usually fail after about a day or two.

Something draws me back to this place. Something makes me start counting the days until I brave the four-hour drive from Northern New Jersey to Upstate New York. I find myself looking ahead to another great semester filled with stories and learning experiences.