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Editorial Note: This editorial is the first in a multi-part series examining the Student Code of Conduct and the state of shared governance at the University. By tracing the University’s bureaucratic history, we ask what kind of university Cornell is becoming if its community remains excluded from the rules that govern it.
The School of Industrial and Labor Relations started construction on King-Shaw Hall last week, according to an email sent on Sept. 26 by ILR Dean Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99. The building will undergo renovations, featuring the addition of two brand new spaces: the ILR café and an ILR student commons.
More than three billion people across the world rely on wild-caught and farmed seafood as a significant source of protein, according to the World Wildlife Fund. But behind this vital resource lies a tangled web of political tensions and environmental threats, namely in global hotspots like Alaska and the western Pacific Ocean.
Nearly two years after serving on Ithaca’s Common Council, Cornell alumnus Jorge DeFendini ‘22 (D) is running for a third time to represent Ithaca’s First Ward. He will be opposed by Zach Winn (R), a longtime Ithaca resident and journalist.
With cutting-edge innovation at the forefront of their work, members of the Cornell Turfgrass Program will be performing on-site research at the upcoming Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course — where top golfers will be competing in the Ryder Cup.
On May 14, our student organization was informed by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards that we had been anonymously accused of violating the Cornell Student Code of Conduct. Despite our good-faith compliance with OSCCS’s procedures, an office that promises due process, student justice and democratic governance kept us in the dark. After 52 days of silence, merely one day after the announcement of our fall recruitment schedule, we were struck with a temporary suspension. There was no room for negotiation, discourse or the opportunity to defend ourselves. We write this guest column not to absolve our responsibility to improve our organization, but rather to convey a broader concern: the undemocratic nature of OSCCS harms the very student body that it claims to serve.
With the onslaught of an administration characterized by media censorship, targeted persecution of minority groups and rising tension with foreign powers, it’s hard not to get existential about things. Nevertheless, our fascination with apocalyptic media has been a staple for as long as media has existed. If art is our way of reflecting on the current moment, then narratives about the end of the world reveal an interesting obsession with our own demise. Unlike other forms of thrillers, the idea of apocalypse touches a uniquely tangible fear, destruction that feels possible from any circumstance and is brought on to us, by us. That may be why Orson Welles's War of the Worlds radio program ignited an instance of mass hysteria. Unlike any other ghoul or disaster, an apocalypse is a distinctly human story. Over the summer, my friends and I indulged in a shared bout of political nihilism by enjoying movies with apocalyptic themes. While I left some of the films with a bigger hole in my heart than when I started, I was able to pull out new understandings of hope, advocacy and togetherness in the face of adversity. Consider some of these films the next time you feel a little horrible about everything, and notice where your hope depletes and where it returns.
Over the summer, I enjoyed a privilege that many other avid Letterboxd users can only dream of: One of my friends worked at AMC, allowing me to experience some of the summer’s most anticipated films on the big screen, all free of charge. The films my friends and I watched varied significantly from week to week, with titles ranging from Zach Cregger’s horror blockbuster Weapons to Eva Victor’s quiet masterpiece Sorry Baby. Though I have much to say about both of those films (as well as others), Ari Aster’s modern Western Eddington easily stuck with me the most because of how shockingly well it dissects the state of modern American culture and politics. Before continuing, I should preface this article with a huge spoiler warning; there is simply no way I can discuss Eddington’s significance as a piece of satire without exposing some of the film’s key plot points.
A lot has gone on in 2025. It’s been a while since we took a breath and enjoyed ourselves — since the headlines haven’t been flooded with words we don't really want to read. In the midst of the noise, it seems harder and harder to keep account of the positives. If this reality leaves you in dire need of a smile, I have just the excuse for celebration. This year, Napoleon Dynamite turns 21! A cult classic of the early 2000s “Indiewood” era, the 2004 independent film follows an awkward small-town Idaho teen, Napoleon, as he nurtures new friendships despite bullying and alienation at Preston High. Yet, the storyline is hardly the popular appeal of Napoleon Dynamite; the film’s deadpan humor and absurd scenes have ensured that now, even two decades later, the movie’s references are still iconic. They resurface every Halloween alongside a surge of unruly ginger curls, moonboots and “Vote for Pedro” tees.
The pilot episode of Knights of Guinevere dropped on Sept. 19, and, honestly, I haven’t been this excited about an animated pilot in a while. Coming from Glitch Productions, the same Australian studio that took the internet by storm with The Amazing Digital Circus, this new series is a kickstart forward not just for the studio, but for indie animation as an emerging species of entertainment. A big part of that comes down to Dana Terrace, the creator of The Owl House, who teamed up with Glitch after her unceremonious fallout with Disney. With Terrace at the helm and Glitch fostering creative freedom, Knights of Guinevere feels both like a personal triumph and a collective one for anyone tired of the corporate monopoly on animated storytelling.
Why I Keep Returning
Adam Vinson ’25 is seeking a seat on the Tompkins County Legislature with a focus on two issues: advancing Ithaca’s climate goals and strengthening student engagement in local politics.
The Sun sat down with Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi and Dean of Students Marla Love in a 35-minute exclusive interview to discuss the upcoming housing selection process with the Class of 2029 being the largest in University history. The Sun also questioned the administrators on the controversial Student Code of Conduct revision process.
Scattered across the porches of Fall Creek and Northside Ithaca, over 160 bands took part in Ithaca’s Porchfest this Sunday. The musical tradition that started 18 years ago by two Ithacan neighbors has spread rapidly, with hundreds of Porchfests springing up across the country and world in places like Canada and Australia.
Like so many on this campus, I follow The New York Times on Instagram. Though I am a little obsessive about checking in with the publication’s social media page — I anticipate a new article every time I open up the app and am even surprised when a breaking news post isn’t first on my feed.
In a majority vote, The Student Assembly voted to rework proposed Resolution 10, which attempts to give the undergraduate body a voice in revisions of the Student Code of Conduct, during its Thursday meeting.
Cornell tied for 16th best university in the world and ranked 12th best in the country, according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s rankings, published Tuesday morning. The University rose in global rankings and dropped in national rankings since last year’s assessment.
As Autumn breezes begin to cool the air, Ithaca’s 43rd annual fall celebration, Apple Harvest Festival, is set to return to the Commons from Sept. 26 to 28. The downtown festival unites music, baked goods, local vendors and the community in a celebration of the fall harvest.
The Tree of Peace embodies the resolution of conflict and the symbol of the Great Law of Peace, which ushered in an Age of Pluralism, uniting five warring nations into what became the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Each leaf of the Eastern White Pine has five needles representing the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk), Onᐱyoteʔa∙ká (Oneida), Onoñda'gega' (Onondaga), Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' (Cayuga), and Onödowa'ga' (Seneca) Nations. Subsequently, the Tuscarora were also welcomed into this federation. This event is a historical manifestation of sophisticated diplomacy that precedes the United States or the European Union. The Great Law of Peace is not a dogmatic blueprint but instead an evolving and dynamic set of principles that inform trade relations, stewardship of forests and waters, mutual respect among diverse peoples, and guidance for individual behavior. It is an achievement that rivals what the Europeans have tried but often failed to achieve. This pluralistic peace agreement has sustained itself to the present day, despite a tragic history of cultural genocide and dispossession, because of its ethical and environmental imperative. Arguably, it is the inspiration for the pluralist declaration on the Great Seal of the United States, E Pluribus Unum, from the many one. It is not my place to explain the sacred significance of The Tree of Peace. Rather, students and faculty can respectfully approach and learn from the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' (Cayuga) upon whose lands Cornell is located.
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