Dining & Housing Investigations

We Want More Big Red Bucks

By Sahil Raut · Thursday, March 5, 2026

Students regularly struggle to budget BRBs, so why aren't we given more? Sahil Raut ’27 investigates the BRBs system and argues for its expansion.

A Foodie’s Homage to Okenshields: Why It Deserves More Love

By Selina Chen · Monday, March 2, 2026

Black History Month: A Taste of Home at Cornell

By Vanessa Long · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

The Best (and Worst) Options From Meals on the Move

By Melanie Delfosse · Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Valentine's Day, But Make it Pink (Foods)

By Lifestyle Department · Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone special — or solo? Krista Faith Gonzalez ’26 shares Ithaca’s best pink-themed treats to fall in love with this February.

‘Next Level Chef’ Arnav Kamulkar ’26’s Recipe for Life

By Katherine Istomin · Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

Katie Istomin ’29 sits down with ‘Next Level Chef’ Arnav Kamulkar ’26 to learn how he’s redefining fine dining in the heart of Cornell — starting from a frat basement.

From A-Listers to Guest Stars in Cornell Dining's Fruit Lineup

By Lifestyle Department · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

Stefanie Chen '28 discusses the fruit options (or lack thereof) at Cornell's dining halls.

Reviewing Desserts at Risley Dining Room

By Sanika Saraf · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Looking to step out of your comfort and try a new dining hall (or find some hidden gems at a dining hall you already love)? Sanika Saraf '28 reviews some of her favorite Risley Dining Room desserts.

How Students Make Dorm Lounges Feel Like Home

By Lifestyle Department · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

There's something special about claiming your spot in a dorm lounge — the memories formed there stick with you long after your scattered belongings are packed up from the table for the last time.

Life in Schuyler House

By Lifestyle Department · Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Ever wondered what living in the infamous Schuyler House really entails? Angelina Lei '28 gives us the inside scoop, along with some tips for managing its distant location on a day-to-day basis.

Holding Onto Fall at Cornell: Student Mementos of the Season

By Lifestyle Department · Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

Have you ever thought about decorating your room for the fall season? Savannah Sandhaus '29 reflects on why doing so commemorates the seasonal shift in a special way.

The Art of Meal Prepping

By Lifestyle Department · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

There is one phrase — just two words — that, without fail, manages to strike a nerve in college students: meal prep. Giuliana Keeth '26 recounts her first experience cooking for herself and explains how she navigated this once-uncharted territory.

U-Halls and Beyond: Dorms Throughout the Ages

By Caitlin Gallagher · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Dorm living at Cornell looked a little bit different a few decades ago. For The Sun's anniversary edition, Caitlin Gallagher '26 takes a deep-dive into U-Halls and the ways in which dorms on campus have changed over time.