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Former Cornell Student Sentenced to Eight Years for 2024 On-Campus Rape

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Bilguun Enkhbayar ’27 was sentenced on Wednesday to eight concurrent years in prison for first-degree rape and second-degree buglary by Tompkins County Judge Scott Miller after he was convicted for a 2024 on-campus rape.

Protesters Gather in Ithaca for Second ‘ICE Out' Rally This Month

By Benjamin Leynse · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

No. 11 Men’s Hockey Pummels No. 5 Quinnipiac, 6-1, in Hamden

By Jane McNally · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Gifts, Dinners, Deals: Justice Department Files Reveal Epstein’s Ties to Multiple Weill Cornell Doctors

By Christina MacCorkle and Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

K-HOUSE Reopens in Downtown Ithaca With New Queer Space, Cafe

By Shubha Gautam · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Late-night karaoke hub K-HOUSE reopened its doors to the public, featuring a cafe, designated queer space and new performance venue on Tuesday after closing its Catherwood Road location in June.

Miami's First Female Mayor Eileen Higgins MBA ’89 Shares Journey to Election

By Valencia Massaro · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Eileen Higgins ’89, the first female mayor elected in Miami and first Democrat in nearly 30 years, explains her campaigning process and her longstanding connection with the Cornell community.

Weill Cornell Doctor Files U.S. Supreme Court Petition Accusing Top Law Firm of Malpractice

By Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Monib Zirvi Ph.D. ’96 M.D. ’00 on Jan. 23 filed a petition asking the high court to review his malpractice claim alleging that Akin Gump, a prominent law firm who represented Cornell in litigation against bioscience company Illumina, neglected to protect his intellectual property rights when he was a witness in the litigation.

Hundreds Gather for ‘ICE Out of Ithaca Rally’ in the Commons, Joining National Shutdown

By Madeleine Naumoff · Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Hundreds of students and Ithaca residents gathered at Bernie Milton Pavilion in Ithaca Commons to take a stand for the lives lost at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

‘Something Close to a Miracle’: How Donations, Community Efforts Saved the Museum of the Earth

By Tania Hao and Susan Su · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

After a turbulent year of funding struggles, the Paleontological Research Institution reached its 2025 funding goal last month thanks to widespread support from the Ithaca community, Cornell faculty and students, as well as paleontologists across the country.

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

By Shubha Gautam · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Ithaca resident Willem Zurr was arrested and charged with a class D felony after the Ithaca Police Department became aware of a bomb threat targeting Lot 10 on Monday.

Cornell To Increase Contribution to Ithaca City School District by 34% Over Next Five Years

By Valencia Massaro · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Cornell will increase voluntary financial contributions to the Ithaca City School District by 34% over the next five years, starting with a $50,000 increase in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Cayuga Medical Center Nurses Approve Union Representation in Landslide Vote

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

In an 82% victory, the Cayuga Medical Center-CWA will unionize to fight for safer staffing levels and a union contract, according to a Thursday afternoon CWA press release.

Mamdani Walks Back Prior Call To Boycott Cornell Tech

By Madeleine Naumoff · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Recently elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked back alleged remarks from 2020 that called for a boycott of Cornell Tech because of its public-private partnership with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff Resigns After Tensions Over Budget Shortfalls

By Taehee Oh · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

After a multi-million-dollar budgeting error, Ithaca City Manager, Deb Mohlenhoff resigns at the request of Common Council.

New Collegetown Gift Store Loki Dokey Faces Financial Strains, Highlighting Small Business Challenges in Collegetown

By Taehee Oh · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Loki Dokey, a gift shop opened by a Cornell graduate student, faces financial strain from high Collegetown rent and may be forced to close.

Flock Safety’s AI Cameras Raise Debate in Tompkins County Over Data Sharing With Federal Agencies

By Joshua Cohen · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Flock Safety AI cameras have sparked debate around Tompkins County over concerns over data sharing with federal agencies.

Working Towards an ‘Affordable and Just Ithaca’: Meet Ithaca Alderperson-Elect Hannah Shvets ’27

By Kaitlyn Recchiuti · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The Sun spoke with Hannah Shvets ’27, who was recently elected to serve on the Ithaca Common Council representing the Fifth Ward, as she highlighted her goals for office.

University to Pay TCAT An Additional $280,000, Down From TCAT’s Original $500,000 Proposal

By Yuhan Huang · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The University has struck a deal with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit to pay an additional $280,000 to assume the transit service's $1.5 million budget deficit.

Protesters Rally Outside Tompkins County Legislature Meeting for an Inclusive and Immediate Code Blue Shelter

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Approximately 25 protesters called upon Tompkins County to open a shelter and ensure its inclusive, including not barring those with pets, many personal belongings and more from services.

‘Shelter Is a Human Right’: Community Members Rally at City Hall to Protest Homeless Encampment Sweeps, Lack of Shelters

By Taehee Oh · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Approximately 40 community members gathered in front of the Ithaca City Hall on Wednesday to protest the homeless encampment sweeps and the lack of a homeless shelter in the City as the weather grows colder.