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Tensions Over TeraWulf Data Center in Tompkins County Grow With Threatened Lawsuit

By Valencia Massaro · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

TeraWulf, the company building a data center in Lansing, threatens legal action against the Town of Lansing due to alleged violations of public meeting laws. Town Board members also consider passing a proposal that would delay construction of the data center.

New Arts and Sciences Public Policy Major Draws Mixed Student Reactions

By James Covit · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

‘Curiosity-Driven Dialogue’: Industrial and Labor Relations Workers Institute to Host 2025 Annual Labor Roundtable

By Michael Ferreira · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Common Council Passes $111 Million Budget, Raises Property Taxes

By Gabriel Munoz · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Student Assembly Announces Fall 2025 Election Results

By Anant Srinivasan · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Jai Anand ’29, Myshay Causey ’29, Arman Fard ’29 and Ellie Porter ’29 were elected as freshman representatives, while Zachary Yabut ’28 was elected as the transfer representative.

How Does Cornell’s Settlement Compare to Five Elite Colleges’ Deals?

By Amelia Garcia · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

After Cornell became the fifth university to reach a settlement agreement with the Trump administration on Friday, The Sun compared the settlement with those of four other elite colleges.

Faculty Senate Resolution Condemning Disciplinary Process of Eric Cheyfitz’s Case Fails to Pass Vote

By Matthew Chen · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

The resolution, which had around 200 co-sponsors, addressed what the Faculty Senate saw as a failure by the administration to follow the appropriate procedures in Cheyfitz’s case. It failed in a 40-21-54 vote.

‘It Just Continues to Divide Us’: University Faculty React to Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist

By Valencia Massaro and Maya Brener · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist, which aims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda,” features four Cornell professors.

Cornellians Propose Creative Solutions to Food System Challenges at Annual Food Hackathon Event

By Sophia Koman · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Students competed in Cornell Food Hackathon, an annual competition in which students propose products to address food industry challenges, from Nov. 7 - 9.

As SNAP Benefits Dwindle, Tompkins County Resources Are Strained

By Atticus Johnson · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Organizations providing food aid in Tompkins County have been strained for resources ever since the Trump Administration announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits would only be partially funded starting Nov. 1.

CALS Dean Announced as Finalist for Presidential Race at Iowa State University

By Kate Turk · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

The dean of Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of two presidential finalists at Iowa State. Results will be announced Nov. 11.

Meet the Fall 2025 Candidates for Student Assembly

By Anant Srinivasan · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

20 students are running for positions during the Fall 2025 Student Assembly Elections. The Sun’s compiled all you need to know about these candidates for Freshman Representative and Transfer Representative.

Kotlikoff Addresses Federal Settlement, Continued Financial Insecurity, Justice Department DEI Guidelines During Virtual Town Hall

By Zeinab Faraj and Benjamin Leynse · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

In a 15-minute virtual town hall, President Michael Kotlikoff addressed Cornell’s historic $60 million deal with the federal government on Friday afternoon.

Cornell Reaches Settlement With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

By Gabriel Munoz · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Cornell reached a settlement with the Trump administration to restore over $250 million in federal funding. Over the next three years, the University will pay $30 million to the federal government and invest an additional $30 million into research to strengthen U.S. agriculture.

All Forms of Sexual Assault, Misconduct Increase in 2025 University-Wide Survey

By Iris Liang · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The 2025 University-wide Survey of Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct reveals an increase in sexual assault and misconduct at Cornell, according to a Tuesday statement from administrators.

Student Assembly to Hold Referendum on Cornell’s Disciplinary Process, Rejects 39 Percent Funding Cut Recommendation to GJAC

By Kate Turk · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The Student Assembly introduced a new referendum about Cornell’s disciplinary process and rejected a 39 percent funding cut recommendation for the Gender Justice Advocacy Coalition.

Tensions Over TeraWulf Data Center in Tompkins County Grow With Threatened Lawsuit

New Arts and Sciences Public Policy Major Draws Mixed Student Reactions

‘Curiosity-Driven Dialogue’: Industrial and Labor Relations Workers Institute to Host 2025 Annual Labor Roundtable

Common Council Passes $111 Million Budget, Raises Property Taxes

Student Assembly Announces Fall 2025 Election Results

How Does Cornell’s Settlement Compare to Five Elite Colleges’ Deals?

Faculty Senate Resolution Condemning Disciplinary Process of Eric Cheyfitz’s Case Fails to Pass Vote

‘It Just Continues to Divide Us’: University Faculty React to Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist

Cornellians Propose Creative Solutions to Food System Challenges at Annual Food Hackathon Event

As SNAP Benefits Dwindle, Tompkins County Resources Are Strained

CALS Dean Announced as Finalist for Presidential Race at Iowa State University

Meet the Fall 2025 Candidates for Student Assembly

Kotlikoff Addresses Federal Settlement, Continued Financial Insecurity, Justice Department DEI Guidelines During Virtual Town Hall

Cornell Reaches Settlement With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

All Forms of Sexual Assault, Misconduct Increase in 2025 University-Wide Survey

Student Assembly to Hold Referendum on Cornell’s Disciplinary Process, Rejects 39 Percent Funding Cut Recommendation to GJAC

A Life in History, Sports, Words: Meet Historian, Novelist, Visiting Prof. Kevin Baker

Ballet & Books Helps Kids Leap Through Literacy, Confidence

Eric Stickel Becomes Cornell University Police Department’s New Chief

Common Council Approves Stopgap Funding Plan, Following Cuts to Balance the City Budget

EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will

University Releases Statement on Alleged Gang Rape at Chi Phi

Records Reveal Cornell’s Punishments for Seven Chi Phi Defendants

Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape