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Cornell Among 32 Elite Schools Sued Over Alleged Illegal Early Decision Conspiracy

By Anant Srinivasan · Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

Cornell is among 32 elite U.S. colleges and universities sued in a federal antitrust lawsuit that claims the institutions colluded to avoid competing for candidates and misled applicants by falsely portraying their early decision policies as binding.

Ithacans Gather for Indivisible Tompkins’ Weekly Honk, Wave Rally With Plans To Continue ‘Until Trump is Gone’

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

‘Stop Arming Israel, Stop Starving Gaza’: Pro-Palestine Protestors Hold Downtown Rally Aug. 1, Shut Off East Seneca Street

By Shubha Gautam · Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

‘Don't Be Afraid to Step Into Your Power’: Raven Schwam-Curtis ’20 Intersects Social Education, Content Creation

By Anjelina Gonzalez · Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

K-HOUSE Karaoke Lounge Closed Due to Mold and Maintenance Issues

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

K-House closed its operations in June due to mold and structural issues with the building, according to emails and reports obtained by The Sun.

Cornell’s Federal Lobbying Surges Amid Trump Administration Pressure on Higher Education

By Anant Srinivasan · Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025

Amid Cornell’s $1 billion funding freeze and a nationwide clash between higher education and the Trump administration, the University has spent almost $700,000 this year on federal lobbying, according to data from the U.S. Senate.

Kyle Kimball Appointed Vice President for University Relations

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

Kyle Kimball will be Cornell’s vice president for university relations beginning mid-September.

Cornell Alumnus Purchases Historic ‘Robin Hill’ President’s Property for $2.8 Million

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

An anonymous Cornell alumnus has purchased the historic “Robin Hill” property with plans to preserve its historic significance according to Bloomberg.

Cornell Reportedly Nears Up to $100 Million Settlement With Trump Admin to Restore Frozen Federal Funding

By Zeinab Faraj · Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025

Cornell is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to soon close on a settlement to pay up to $100 million to restore its frozen federal funding.

BREAKING: Cornell Renames Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives to Office of Academic Discovery and Impact

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

Cornell has renamed its Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives to the Office and Academic Discovery and Impact on Friday, according to an email sent to Pre Professional Programs scholars from the director of OADI.

McGraw Tower Scaffolding Removed With Construction Fence To Be Taken Down ‘By August 14’

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

Scaffolding was removed from McGraw Tower on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly two years that the tower stands unobstructed. However, construction fencing around the tower will remain in place until August 14, per University administration.

Ithaca Police Department Announces ‘Increased Enforcement’ of Downtown Ithaca Commons Ordinances

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Ithaca Police Department has announced it will be increasing the enforcement of the Commons Ordinances and will issue tickets when necessary.

Winners Announced for the Third Annual Tompkins County Voting Sticker Contest

By Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Two sticker designs have been chosen for the next 2025 Tompkins County voting sticker.

Cornell Grad Among Four Killed in New York City Shooting

By Cereese Qusba · Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Julia Hyman ’20, an alumna of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, was one of the four victims from the Midtown Manhattan office building shooting on Monday.

Field Hockey’s New Turf Is ‘Unlikely to Be Ready’ for the Start of the Upcoming Season

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, July 28, 2025

The field hockey team’s new Marsha Dodson turf is “unlikely to be ready” ahead of the 2025 season, according to an email from Athletic Director Nicki Moore.

Ithaca Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing

By Zeinab Faraj · Sunday, July 27, 2025

An arrest has been made following the homicide of an Ithaca resident on Thursday.

From Injury to Ivy: Meet Cornell Football’s Newest QB, Ryan Downes ’29

By Zeinab Faraj · Sunday, July 27, 2025

Ryan Downes ’29 is the newest addition to the Red's quarterback roster. After a major injury, he bounced back with a standout senior season and now aims to make an impact at Cornell.

‘Happy Music, Happy Love’: The 33rd Annual Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance

By Nathan Ellison and Varsha Bhargava · Saturday, July 26, 2025

The 33rd annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance took place from July 17-20 and featured over 80 performers.

Cornell Reportedly in Talks With Trump Administration to Reach Payment Deal to Restore Federal Funding

By Dorothy France-Miller · Saturday, July 26, 2025

The White House is reportedly seeking concessions from Cornell, among several elite universities that the Trump administration says failed to prevent campus antisemitism, in exchange for resuming federal funding.

Local Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Team Wins U15 World Championship

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, July 25, 2025

A local Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Team won the under 15 championship in Orlando, Florida this past month.