STITH | Cornell and Trumps' Holy Matrimony

In an age dominated by situationships, Cornell has taken the bold step of making its love affair with the Trump administration official. On Friday, Nov. 7, Cornell announced an agreement with the Trump administration to restore Cornell’s federal research funding. And just like marriage, Cornell’s relationship with Trump is all the more meaningful because it is now contractual. Trump managed to extract $60 million from the University, a payout some might dismiss as unfortunate but ultimately irrelevant because the deal does not dramatically alter Cornell’s culture. 

11/19/2025 Crossword

The Melodramatics’ 'Sweeney Todd' at the Kiplinger Theater: Focused

Cornell’s Melodramatics Theater Company put on Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street for their semesterly production this past weekend. The musical originally premiered on Broadway in 1979, with a book written by Hugh Wheeler and music composed by Stephen Sondheim. It has most recently been in the wider musical theater consciousness due to a 2024 Broadway revival starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford. 

Committee on the Future of the American University | The Crisis of Trust

Higher education in America today faces an unprecedented set of challenges. But perhaps no crisis facing universities is more consequential than the loss of public trust. 

The 10 Horsemen of 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'

What sleight of hand does it take to turn the classic Four Horsemen into 10? Just this past weekend, the answer to this question was released in the form of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third addition to the Now You See Me franchise. And yes, this series, after a decade-long hiatus, has definitely become a franchise. Not because of the new film’s admittedly few merits, but because of the mindless dredging of the first two films to capitalize on the bare skeleton of their glory. With three new faces added to a cast already bursting with callbacks, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t simply doesn't have the time to spotlight each Horseman and thus, can’t anchor the action-packed plot in their characters.  

Terrible Walkers on Campus

I’m walking behind someone and they’re going a fraction of a mile an hour. I try to move left to pass them, and they slowly drift left. So I move right, and so do they. Why is this? 

Your New Core Curriculum: A Guide to Cornell Fitness Classes

By Katelyn Halverson

The Album that Redefines Boy Bands: 5 Seconds of Summer’s 'EVERYONE’S A STAR!'

I’m sure you vividly recall playing Just Dance 2015, holding the sticky blue remote in your clammy tween hands, screaming in a harmonic glee when “She Looks So Perfect” comes on. Reminisce on your prime — the days you felt validated with each five-star dance completed and trophy unlocked.

Center For Transformative Action Finds New Home in Unfunded Affiliation with Entrepreneurship at Cornell

The Center for Transformative Action has entered a new, unfunded affiliation with Entrepreneurship at Cornell, following the University’s decision to phase out more than $100,000 of its annual funding by 2027.

11/18/2025 Mini

The Neighborhood’s ‘(((((ultraSOUND)))))’ Flounders More Than It Flies

The Neighbourhood released Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones in 2020 and then disappeared. The California rock band that went viral for songs such as “Sweater Weather” and “Daddy Issues” stopped making music and deleted its Instagram posts. Soon, the band was rumoured to have disbanded after drummer Brandon Fried was fired due to sexually harassing María Zardoya, the lead singer of The Marías. The Neighbourhood seemed gone for good, until they announced their return with drummer Fried, who has reportedly been recovering from substance abuse. Coming on the heels of such a patchwork past and unconventional revival from the brink of dismantlement, their new album, (((((ultraSOUND))))), didn’t bode well, barely garnering the sort of media attention expected for a once-popular group. Was a half-decade enough to destroy The Neighbourhood’s chances for success? Is their newest album a life-saving rope to pull them out of notoriety or the final nail in the coffin of a band that died five years ago?

Men’s Soccer Falls Short in Ivy League Championship Against Princeton

After grinding out a narrow victory against the University of Pennsylvania in the semi-finals, men’s soccer ultimately fell short in heartbreaking fashion to Princeton on  Saturday.

Sprint Football Closes Season with Joyous 31-14 Win at Penn

On a crisp Friday night at historic Franklin Field, the Red (1-7, 0-4 CSFL) finally got the ending it had fought for all season. After weeks of near-misses, heartbreaks and fourth-quarter battles, Cornell sprint football saved its best for last, delivering a 31-14 victory over the University of Pennsylvania (2-6, 0-3 CSFL) that felt like both a breakthrough and a celebration. 

Win Streak Ends as Football Falls in Gritty Match Against Dartmouth

For the Red, Saturday’s game represented an opportunity to extend its win streak to five in a row. A victory would have represented a complete turning point from the beginning of the season, which saw Cornell (4-5, 3-3 Ivy) start the season with four straight losses.

Men’s Basketball Explodes in Second Half to Claim First Win of the Season at Lafayette

The first win of the season always hits differently — louder in the gym, sharper in the memory  and sweeter for a team eager to show what it can become. 

Friends, Fans Remember Ken Dryden ’69 at Men’s Hockey Home Opener

Before Friday’s home opener against Brown, an unusual pair lined up for a center-rink faceoff.

Designing a Better World, One Polymer at a Time: The Journey Behind Prof. Coates’s Franklin Award

When Prof. Geoffrey Coates, chemistry and chemical biology, learned he would receive the Benjamin Franklin Award in Chemistry — which is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied honors in scientific achievement — his first reaction was, fittingly, shock.

Learning Brought to Life: Transformative Experiences in Introductory Field Biology

Spanning decades of well-versed knowledge in the dynamic nature of ecology, researcher and Prof. Marc Goebel, has brought his unique experiences to Cornell’s Introductory Field Biology course, NTRES 2100, as an instructor for the past 11 years. His mission to prepare students for life beyond the class has contributed to an unparalleled curriculum identity. 

SOLAR FLARE | Midnight Reveries

There’s something about the night that stretches time, turning ordinary streets into endless ribbons of light. Shadows dance on the asphalt, the air hums with possibility and the road pulls you into a world where you feel both untethered and alive. These songs are perfect companions for a late-night drive, when the city feels like it exists just for you.

‘Nuremberg’: Invisible Evils and Insubstantial Parallels

Nuremberg hit theaters Nov. 7 and has made a bit of a splash. It’s generating an interesting discussion around the depiction of evil, its intentional parallels to the modern era (i.e. the Trump administration) and representational responsibility — on the edge of being controversial. Whether you find its thematic treatment thoughtful or irresponsible, the 95 percent audience score and 70 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes is a testament to, if nothing else, the solid execution of the film.