SUNBURSTS | 146 Years Of Shining

SUNBURSTS | Shining Anew

Devices charged and bags packed, Cornellians start a bright new semester.

IN PHOTOS | America's 250th

The United States of America celebrated 250 years since the adoption of The Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. Photographs taken in Ithaca, Cooperstown, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. offer a glimpse into the America spirit on this day.

SUNBURSTS | Ithaca Fest Parade

Sun photographers captured Ithaca Festival's kick-off parade on Thursday evening.

IN PHOTOS | Slope Day 2026

Amid the mud and the rain, Sun photographers were on scene to capture the energy brought by The Chainsmokers, Daya and several student bands, at Cornell's biggest concert event of the year.

SUNBURSTS | Sprinkle of Spring

As the semester draws to a close, Ithaca thaws, trees bloom and students soak in the sun.

SUNBURSTS | Slope Day DJ Battle

SUNBURSTS | Sunnies Over Spring Break

As the warm weather inches into Ithaca, Sun editors traveled far and wide to enjoy spring break around the globe.

IN PHOTOS | 125th Dragon Day

SUNBURSTS | Weekend Frenzy

A packed weekend of club events, showcases and performances kept Sun photographers busy as they captured everything from the runway to the stage.

IN PHOTOS | Cornell Fashion Collective’s 42nd Annual Spring Showcase

Cornell Fashion Collective’s 42nd annual runway show was held on Saturday and featured designs from four different levels, all with different themes.

SUNBURSTS | High-Stakes Hockey Weekend

The Red faced off against Harvard in an action-packed weekend at Lynah Rink. Sun photographers avoided fishy projectiles and captured the electric energy on and off the ice.

SUNBURSTS | Chili Cook-Off

Sun photographers embraced the warm weather and ventured downtown to capture Ithaca’s annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday! Over 20 community vendors served up chili packed with soul, flavor and spice.

SUNBURSTS | Sports Madness

Sunbursts is the Photography Department’s weekly photo gallery varying in content from recent happenings. It is written in collaboration with the photography editor and assistant photography editors. They can be reached at photo@cornellsun.com.

SUNBURSTS | City of Murals

Sunbursts is the Photography Department’s weekly photo gallery varying in content from recent happenings. It is written in collaboration with the photography editor and assistant photography editors. They can be reached at photo@cornellsun.com.

SUNBURSTS | Sunnies Over February Break

SUNBURSTS | Falling in Love With Campus

This week, Sun photographers reminisced on warm weather and gathered snapshots of lovely spots on campus that will make you fall in love.