TODDINGS | Overnight Sensations: The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars and the Perils of Superstardom

In a world saturated with digital content, it's rare for a show to ignite a global phenomenon, dominating social media trends and international viewership charts, rarer still for its stars to catapult into the stratosphere overnight. Yet, Heated Rivalry, the series adapted from a beloved book about queer hockey players, has done just that. What began as a project fueled by passion and a shoestring budget has become a cultural touchstone, largely thanks to the undeniable chemistry between its leads, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, and its unapologetic portrayal of same-sex relationships.

Men’s Basketball Caps Off Regular Season With Record-Breaking Win Against Dartmouth

Fresh off of a thrilling double-header that secured the No. 4 seed in Ivy Madness, men’s basketball continued its dominant run, defeating Dartmouth 111-90 to cap off Ivy play on March 7. 

Cornell Student Arrested With Firearm at Syracuse Before Bus to Ithaca

Mateu Healey-Parera ’26 was arrested on Saturday after the Syracuse Police Department found him carrying a firearm at Syracuse University, according to a Sunday SPD information release. Healey-Parera was waiting for a bus back to Ithaca when he was arrested, according to a statement by Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety. 

The Search for Anonymity and Connection in Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’

I’ve been listening to Mitski since middle school; I saw her live on her last two tours for Laurel Hell and The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, and over the years, I’ve borne witness to how her music is often reduced to a stereotypical ‘sad girl’ soundtrack for all the manic pixie dream girls. This completely strips away the devastatingly beautiful nature of her work, especially with her newest album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me. 

March 9th, 2026 Mini Crossword

Students Pack Assembly Meeting to Debate Resolutions on Cornell Tech Partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, University-Sponsored Speakers

Students packed the Student Assembly’s Thursday meeting to debate two contentious resolutions: Resolutions 61 and 55. The resolutions focus on Cornell Tech’s partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and University-sponsored events that feature people accused of war crimes or human rights violations.

SOLAR FLARE | Your Oscars Playlist

With the SAG Actor Awards finished and March well on its way, we draw ever closer to the Oscars, where final decisions are made and only some films will take home the coveted golden trophy. Many of the nominated films, such as the high-speed F1 or darkly entertaining Sinners, were released almost a year ago, making it difficult to remember the emotions of the first watch. Hence, I have compiled a playlist of some of the most catchy, iconic and noteworthy songs from this year’s list of nominees. Whether you are only following the Oscars to root for Jacob Elordi or you have religiously watched every film competing for one of the industry’s most esteemed awards, this playlist will transport you directly into some of this season’s greatest movies.

PinkPantheress: Smash Hits and Winning at the BRITs

In the midst of the most flamboyant era of her career, UK garage and bedroom pop icon Victoria Walker, known universally by her stage name PinkPantheress, is breaking records. Following the release of her highest-charting mixtape Fancy That last May, the singer and producer has become the first woman and youngest person ever (at 24) to receive the award for Best Producer at the BRIT Awards, the premier British pop music award ceremony first held in 1977. This award has previously been presented to dominant names in the music production industry, including Calvin Harris and Paul Epworth. Besides Kate Bush, PinkPantheress is the only other woman to have been nominated for the award in BRIT history, also receiving nominations for Artist of the Year and Best Dance Act.

Gymnastics Posts Strong Score Despite Fourth Place Finish

Women's gymnastics went back on the road this weekend to College Park, Maryland to face the University of Maryland, Ball State and Temple.   

Men’s Lacrosse Gets Pummeled by Penn State

After a close loss to No. 2 Richmond on Saturday, No. 7 men’s lacrosse still felt like a national contender. But, after a painful journey to No. 14 Penn State, that status is in question.

Your Guide to a Successful All-Nighter

If you are stressed out because you have exams coming up, projects due, people to coffee chat and clubs to participate in — welcome to college. The seemingly shorter hours and diabolical amounts of work we are expected to complete lead to the one thing college students are most well known for: pulling all-nighters. 

POV: It’s Your Worst Day at Cornell

Have you seen that TikTok trend where people imagine their worst possible day in a specific place? That idea has lingered in my mind and made me wonder: What would the worst day at Cornell look like?

Men’s Lacrosse Breezes by Hobart, Falls Short Against Richmond

A freezing cold home opener is something of a tradition for Cornell lacrosse. Also becoming a tradition is an early season drubbing of Hobart, as the Red have beaten the Statesmen in seven straight seasons dating back to 2018.

Spring Temperatures Arrive After Relentless Cold Weather

After weeks of low temperatures, wind and snow, Cornell students are going to be met with springlike temperatures this weekend and into next week. 

‘A Misguided Sledgehammer to the Clean Air Act’: Cornell Professors on Trump’s Repeal of Major Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Policy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the Trump administration, officially rescinded the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding on Feb. 12. The finding is the scientific determination that six greenhouse gases threaten public health and has been the foundation for years of legislation on automobile emission regulations.

Adi Arora ’26 Takes the Stage on The Voice

Adi Arora ’26 appeared on the 29th season of NBC’s The Voice: Battle of Champions on March 2, performing Bruno Mars’ “It Will Rain” for his blind audition. His performance prompted coaches John Legend and Kelly Clarkson to turn their chairs. 

From Hotelie to Hosting New York’s ‘Hottest Dinner Parties:’ Meet Eddy Cruz ’17

Once a month, Eddy Cruz ’17 invites ten strangers into his South Bronx apartment for a supper party. On one occasion, the guests were handed a menu resembling a couch. On another, a vinyl record. Since Cruz’s first dinner in October, they’ve amassed a waitlist of around 10,000 people, been featured in The New York Times, and in May, Cruz is scheduled to give a TedX talk.

No. 11 Women’s Hockey’s Season Ends in Five-Goal ECAC Semifinal Defeat

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — For the first 44 seconds of women’s hockey’s ECAC semifinal matchup against No. 7 Yale, the Red looked like an experienced team, one primed and ready for playoff success. Senior forward Mckenna Van Gelder won the opening faceoff, junior forward Karel Prefontaine found an open senior forward Avi Adam streaking towards the net, and less than a minute into the game, Cornell had a 1-0 lead.

FIRST THOUGHTS: How No. 11 Women’s Hockey Fell to No. 7 Yale in the ECAC Semifinals

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — In the first women’s ECAC Hockey playoff game at the historic 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, No. 11 women’s hockey fell 7-2 to Yale. 

Saying Goodbye to Winter

At Cornell, it is super easy to hate the winter. The cold wind causes tears to run down your face. You have to trek through the snow because, officially, there is “no winter maintenance.” Somehow, you sweat under all your layers, despite the freezing temperature. Pair that with the boost of serotonin you get whenever a glimmer of sunlight comes out, just to find yourself devastated when another wave of subfreezing weather comes through.