In the hours before The Chainsmokers were announced as the Slope Day headliner, student DJs battled for a spot to open for Cornell's largest music event.
ON THE RECORD | Last slope day, student DJ groups “Two (Asian) Friends” and “FREQ” opened for Slope Day. (Adelaide Chow / Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
HANDS IN THE AIR | Cornelians pack into Willard Straight as student DJs spin their best songs. (Adelaide Chow / Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
BLUE OCEAN | Vibrant, colorful lights shine on the walls of Willard Straight Hall as DJs battle it out. (Camille Parisot / Sun Staff Photographer)
THE PIT | Students let loose while eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Slope Day headliner. (Annie Park / Sun Staff Photographer)
JUMP AROUND | A student DJ group hypes up the crowd by mixing 2016 nostalgia and 2026 club music. (Adelaide Chow / Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
GROUP MIX | DJ teams spin the classics alongside their original mixes. (Camille Parisot / Sun Staff Photographer)
REACHING OUT | A student DJ steps away from the turntable to interact with the crowd. (Adelaide Chow / Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
BIG REVEAL | As the contest drew to a close, the Slope Day Programming Board revealed the 2026 headliner to be Chainsmokers, playing their most popular song “Closer” alongside a video. (Adelaide Chow / Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
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