'DON’T BE DUMB' – But A$AP Rocky Might Be…

The pretty motherf***er A$AP Rocky returns with his first album in eight years since TESTING (2018): DON’T BE DUMB.

Slump Movies to Get You Out of Yours

To the misfortune of my January birthday friends (sorry guys), I cannot stand the month. It should be the perfect break after the chaos of the end of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's all offer little breathing room, paving a clear path for a chill January. Yet, as nice as the break is, I can’t help but feel down in the first month of the year. 

January 28, 2026 | Crossword

Ithaca Resident Charged With Class D Felony Following Lot 10 Bomb Threat on Monday

Ithaca resident Willem Zurr was arrested by the Ithaca Police Department and charged with a class D felony on Monday afternoon after a bomb threat was made earlier in the day, according to a Monday IPD press release. The target of the bomb threat was Lot 10, a night club in the Commons.

‘O.K. is the Hardest, I Swear to God’: Trap’s Migration from SoundCloud

2016 gave us Lil Peep, XXXTentacion and Playboi Carti — an era of SoundCloud rap remembered through Adidas Superstars, pine-green bomber jackets and every conceivable iteration of the Thrasher logo. Every year since, that memory gets replayed verbatim, followed by a low, reverent murmur about how that moment marked the closest humanity has ever come to world peace. Oh, how I wish we were back.

‘I Want a Home’: ‘Sentimental Value’ and Art as a Search for Connection

This review contains spoilers for Sentimental Value and mentions of depression and suicide.

Is ‘Hamnet’ Emotionally Manipulative? Maybe. So What?

On Jan. 11, much to her shock, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category. Just last Thursday, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Actress, Best Picture and the much coveted Best Director and Best Casting prizes. The movie’s only snub was Paul Mescal for Best Supporting Actor, which was tolerable in spite of Mescal’s sharp portrayal of William Shakespeare. In the face of Jessie Buckley’s career-defining turn as Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, I doubt that very many viewers were thinking about Mescal even an hour after seeing the film. 

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead and Barton Hall Icon, Dies at 78

On Jan. 10, co-founder of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir died at 78, per a statement his family released. As the band’s rhythm guitarist who also helped write some of their best-known songs like “Sugar Magnolia,” “Truckin’” and “Playing in the Band” Bob Weir contributed to one of the most influential legacies in the history of psychedelic rock.

You Are What You Produce … and Nothing More

Park Chan-wook, the Korean director of Oldboy, The Handmaiden and more, added another masterpiece to his catalog: No Other Choice. Released in South Korea in September 2025, No Other Choice was granted a limited United States release in December 2025, before finally receiving a wide release in January 2026. The dark comedy-satire showcases the talent of Park Chan-wook as a filmmaker, editor and writer, all while thrusting the film’s lead actor, Lee Byung-hun into the best comedy role and performance of 2025. 

AYSW? | Farsi Flicks

The mainstream is brimming with content painting Iran with a crisp, dark haze of smoke — flattening a three-dimensional country into a two-dimensional illustration of oppression. Unfortunately, Iranian truths are only highlighted when they conform to the Western notion of Middle Eastern misfortune. Iran’s stories, magnificent histories and blissful moments have disappeared into the abyss of the media. Yet, through their skillful cinematography, Iranian producers reclaim the narratives of a people who have been institutionally silenced.

January 27, 2026 | Mini

CHEEK | To Discriminate or Not to Discriminate

When Cornell came to an agreement with the federal government to buy back their funding, we also sold them the right to decide who on our campus gets protected. In exchange for the restoration of frozen research funding, the University has accepted a set of rules that redefine what discrimination looks like on campus and treat long-standing equity efforts as threats rather than support systems. The Department of Justice insists that it is not dictating academic life, yet the restrictions placed on race-conscious programs, hiring practices, student support initiatives and even the language used to describe student experiences make that claim impossible to believe. The bottom line is that the federal government has created a definition of discrimination that penalizes efforts to address racial inequality. In signing this agreement, Cornell has contradicted itself. While we profess to celebrate diversity and academic freedom, we now operate under policies that directly attack both. 

HARNEY | ICE on Trial

Renee Good was killed by President Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis on January 7th. The administration’s response is as predictable as it is disgusting: lie, smear and escalate. To Trump and to too many of his waning supporters, blue states and blue cities are the enemy within. The harassment and detention of American citizens who, according to the administration, have the wrong-colored skin, the wrong accent or the wrong political beliefs, is acceptable to them. The pretext that operation ‘Metro Surge’ is about immigration enforcement collapses when one looks at what ICE is doing in Minnesota. Non-white citizens live in fear as 3,000 federal agents in masks prowl the streets to pounce on black and brown people. ICE has even exhibited a pattern of detaining Native Americans, which would be ironic if it weren’t so stupidly cruel. 

‘Lasers and Photonics’: The Class Where Building a Laser Is Part of the Lesson

In their first semester, some Cornell engineering students don’t just learn about lasers in class — they build them.

Hinton’s Late Heroics Fuel Men’s Basketball Comeback Win at Harvard

Men’s basketball appeared on the ropes in the first half against Harvard at Lavietes Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Down 16 on the road, the Red were getting outshot and outpaced by a confident Crimson group that appeared firmly in control. 

The Big Cornell Dairy Debate: My Top 10 Flavors Ranked

Even on these chilly days, my sweet tooth is no match for the cold comfort of ice cream, arguably a year-round dessert. At home, I was never really one to want dessert; I felt fulfilled enough by those delicious home-cooked meals. But trying Cornell Dairy for the first time changed the game for me. Ever since, I’ve developed an unhealthy addiction to sweet treats, especially after a terrible exam or a bad day. 

Taking a Look Into the Cornell RA Experience

Among the many student jobs offered across Cornell, Residential Advisors play one of the most important roles on campus. Despite the undeniable benefits, including a single room and a stipend, the positions come with significant responsibilities, where they are expected to be more than just a student. From managing daily dorm life to supporting the residents outside of dorms, Cornell’s 200 RAs hold one of the most demanding jobs on campus. 

VIEN 1102: A Beginner’s Wine Guide

Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the Ithaca Wine and Spirits store? With many wine choices to choose from, you still pick up the same Wine & Butter flavor. Understanding the basic tastes can help you determine what wines you enjoy the most and would likely purchase in a store. This previous semester I took VIEN 1102: Introduction to Wines and Vines, a class offered at Cornell where students learn about the history of wine, winery practices, wine flavor chemistry and everyone’s favorite part: tasting wine to determine wine quality. Before taking this class, I had no prior knowledge about wine tasting, and I didn't really know what wine to order at restaurants. In class, we explored the importance of describing wine's taste. I often used the five basic tastes to describe each one: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. Since taking this course in the fall, I kept track of my favorite red and white wines we tasted in class, and this is my guide of what to try. 

Around the Sun: 1/17 - 1/24

VIDEO | On this episode of Around the Sun, Multimedia Editor Jade Dubuche, Social Media staffer Katie Istomin and News Editor Ben Leynse share this week’s top headlines.Hosted by Jade Dubuche, Katie Istomin, Ben LeynseFilmed by Jade Dubuche, Ben LeynseEdited by Madeline Hung, Ben LeynsePhotos by Zeinab Faraj, Karlie McGann, courtesy of The Cornell Daily Sun

Student Design Competition Aims to Reduce Bird Collisions at Stocking Hall

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting a Bird-Friendly Student Art Contest this semester, inviting students to submit imaginative window decal designs by March 30 to help prevent bird collisions at Stocking Hall.