No. 9 Men’s Hockey's Season Ends in NCAA Regional Semifinal Defeat to No. 4 Denver

LOVELAND, Colo. — Junior forward Ryan Walsh slammed his stick against the glass. It was all he could do.

For Cornellians, Seeing Live Music Will Never Die (Yes, Even Classical)

On a rainy Friday in March, I took the Route 81 TCAT from North Campus to Bailey Hall to watch renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough perform as part of the Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series (previously named the Cornell Concert Series). Despite the gloomy weather, I was looking forward to his performance; as someone who grew up playing piano myself, classical music has always been a part of my life and seeing it performed live is an unparalleled experience. 

Helen Newman Fitness Center: The Superior North Campus Gym

Coming to Cornell, I was sad to leave my family, my hometown friends and often overlooked, my hometown gym.

PREVIEW: No. 9 Men’s Lacrosse Prepares for Home Bout With Yale

Cornell faltered in its first two matchups against highly ranked teams, scoring just 14 total goals in losses to Richmond (8-0, 2-0 A-10) and Penn State (5-3, 1-0 Big Ten). But on March 21, the Red put up a massive 13-12 win over Princeton (5-2, 1-1 Ivy League), marking a massive boost to Cornell’s Ivy League and NCAA tournament hopes and setting the tone for its game against Yale (3-4, 0-2 Ivy League) on Saturday.

BELMONTE | Hasta Luego Kristi

While sitting in my GOVT 3610: "Fables of Capitalism" class, I heard a buzz — a recognizable buzz to those like myself, who are glued to their phone — it was a New York Times “Breaking News” banner. With the recent U.S. involvement in Venezuela and Iran, I was getting more daily breaking news notifications than hours of sleep at night. But this one read something different: “Trump Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.”

Cornell Matcha Club: Pop-up Cafe

When a booth serving homemade matcha, hojicha-flavored desserts and lattes came to Statler Hall, it immediately caught the attention of students walking past between classes. From 12 to 5 p.m. on March 23, a community of matcha lovers, beginners and experts surrounded Cornell Matcha Club’s “pop-up cafe,”  bringing a sense of liveliness, warmth and flavor to a mundane Monday. In the middle of a busy semester, and just a week before spring break, it is easy for campus life to feel repetitive and overly structured. This is why Cornell Matcha Club’s pop-up felt so refreshing, as it provided a small sweet treat that really elevated my mood for the day. 

As Risley Shops and Theater Closes for 2026-2027 Academic Year, Student Groups Seek Transparency

Cornell Housing and Residential Life announced that the Risley Theater and Shops will remain closed for the remainder of the spring semester and entire 2026-2027 academic year, in a March 2 email to Risley residents. The Sun spoke to performance and visual arts student groups, who said they want greater transparency and guidance from the University on how to move forward.

‘The World According to Sound’: Elevating the Mind’s Eye Through Sonic Immersion

Sound is invasive; we intake and process a constant stream of indiscriminate audio all day, zeroing in on that which is most pertinent to us and paying little care to the rest. “The World According to Sound” entirely reverses that mindset. This immersive audio performance removes audience members from their inner world to pay homage to the spirit of “academic inquiry” through a series of artistic, sonic arrangements inspired by academic research, ranging from the footsteps of ants to the sound of pencil on paper. Produced by former Cornell artists-in-residence Chris Hoff  ’02 and Sam Harnett, the 80-minute show played in Sage Chapel on March 23 to a sold-out audience of more than 300 students, faculty and community members with the golden objective of focusing the mind and fine tuning perception. 

March 27, 2026 | Mini: Enjoy Spring Break!

Cornell Accepts 5,776 Students to Class of 2030

Ivy Day at Cornell was a typical early-spring Thursday in Ithaca, with a sunny start and a rainy end. Architecture students cobbled together their 125th wooden Dragon Day sculpture, and Cornellians began driving, flying, busing and biking away for a break from campus. 

So Called Free Thinkers When the Sun’s Out: Performative Spring Activities

Playing the guitar, throwing a frisbee, wearing jorts. Are we on a movie set or an actual college campus? This question isn’t always easy to answer at Cornell. 

‘Titane’: Long Live the New Metallic Flesh

On March 21, Cornell Cinema screened Julia Ducournau’s Titane (2021) as both the conclusion to its annual French Film Festival and the inception of a new initiative titled Transgressing in collaboration with the LGBT Resource Center and the Gender Equity Resource Center. Following the film was a panel discussion moderated by Assistant Director of the LGBT Resource Center Tina Coyne with Victoria Seravini, Teagan Bradway and Claire Menard. The group elaborated on its themes including the horror of the human body, family, trauma and LGBTQ+ cinematic narratives (textual and subtextual).

HATER FRIDAY | ‘La La Land’ and the Art of Culture Vulturing

The 2010s were a renaissance for white savior movies. 

Pure Hyperpop Brilliance in 'U' by underscores

April Harper Grey, better known as underscores, has a history of obsessing over musical perfection. Having produced music since she was 12 years old, she began her music career posting dubstep on SoundCloud, citing Skrillex as a major source of inspiration. She blew up upon the release of her first album, fishmonger, which appeared on The Atlantic’s top 10 best albums of 2021 and even caught the attention of Blink-182’s Travis Barker. Her second album, Wallsocket, an eclectic hyperpop, dubstep, pop-punk journey, was released with an Alternate Reality Game involving an intricate story about a fictional town, Wallsocket, Michigan. This project was also released to critical acclaim. The album was meticulously crafted, as can be seen in her lengthy livestreams explaining the production of the album.

CORNELL DINING STUDENT WORKERS | Behind the Line, You’re on Your Own

Author's note: This column is typically written collectively by Cornell Dining Student Workers. This week, one student worker shares a personal reflection on what it feels like to stand behind the serving line. 

March 26, 2026 | Mini Crossword

Meet Josh Toothman ’28: The “Fastest Cornellian in Water Ever”

At the 2025 Ivy League Swim and Dive Championship, sophomore Josh Toothman swam a 19.77 in the preliminary round of the 50-yard freestyle. In the final round, he tied that time exactly. 

BSU Town Hall Addresses Housing, Financial Aid and Federal Policy Concerns

University administrators met with students at a Black Students United town hall on March 10, where attendees raised concerns about housing assignments, financial aid policies, federal agreements and access to student support services.

CORNELL AAUP | Cornell Must Not Fold to the EEOC

Beginning on March 17, many Cornell employees received emails from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asking that they partake in a survey to aid in an investigation of antisemitism on campus. No notice of this investigation had been provided by Cornell to the community, leading many to wonder whether this was a malicious phishing attempt. The Cornell American Association of University Professors chapter contacted the Office of Civil Rights and IT@Cornell to ask whether Cornell knew of the emails and whether they were secure.

Regional Semifinal Preview: No. 9 Men’s Hockey and No. 4 Denver Meet Again in NCAA Tournament

This story is part of The Sun’s 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament Supplement. To view the rest of the supplement, click here.