LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Alternative Commencement: No to Silence

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A Fragile Index

​​Professor Holst-Warhaft reflects upon President Trump’s denial of the dangers posed by climate change to human health and the environment, which reminds the author of a poem written for the inauguration of Cornell’s 12th president. ​ 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Administration Should Run the University

Cornell alumnus Bradford Garrigues Sr. '77 argues that while students have the right to voice their opinions, they should not dictate university policy. He asserts that disruptive or violent protests should face consequences and emphasizes the importance of students learning life skills, including respect for authority, during their college experience.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Calling for Violence Isn’t “Political Opposition”: Why CFI Petitioned Against Kehlani

The Cornellians for Israel Executive Board explains why we petitioned against Kehlani: It is not because she supports the Palestinian people, nor that she has criticized the war in Gaza — it’s that she calls for violence against Jews.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Support, Resilience, and Community at Cornell

GALPERIN | Slope Day's Real Problem

Columnist Ezra Galperin questions the original choice of Kehlani for Slope Day, when, he argues, Kehlani is an antisemite, plain and simple.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Cornell Musicians Oppose Kehlani’s Cancellation

In a Letter to the Editor, graduate students in the Department of Music respond to the cancellation of Kehlani as Slope Day's headliner.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Contractual Constraints and Campus Speech: A Case Study At Cornell

Professor Ruth Collins contrasts President Kotlikoff's statement on Kehlani's Slope Day contract with the administration's previous position against censorship of guest speakers.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Cornell Chose Comfort Over Courage on Slope Day

In a Letter to the Editor, Irvin McCullough writes that administration chose perceived comfort over the principle of free expression when disinviting Kehlani from Slope Day.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to Cornellians for Israel: A Plea for Moral Consistency

Professor Kamtekar urges Cornellians for Israel to hold themselves to a consistent standard. She writes: If your objection to Kehlani was that her anti-Israel position would have made you “feel unsafe” during her performance, then give a thought to what makes your fellow Cornellians feel unsafe.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Faculty Call on Trustees to Oppose Political Interference in Higher Education

Over 500 Cornell faculty members signed an open letter to the Board of Trustees urging the University to defend academic freedom amid growing political attacks on higher education. Released on the National Day of Action for Higher Education, the letter calls for legal resistance, public condemnation, and collective action across institutions.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Not in Our Name: Jewish Cornellians Stand with Momodou Taal

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A Better Pathway to Peace

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Save the Earth Source Heat Project

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Cornell United: Open Shop Protects Academic Freedom

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Correct the Record on CGSU-UE ‘Union Shop’ Position

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The Importance of the Paleontological Research Institution