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Three Current Cornell Students See SEVIS Records Restored

By Everett Chambala · Monday, April 28, 2025

The Trump administration walked back revocations of over 1800 student visas and termination of student records, impacting at least three current Cornell students.

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‘We Can Do Something About It’: Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III Talks Trump Administration, Federal Funding Freeze

By Matthew Kiviat · Friday, April 25, 2025

What Was Said at Kotlikoff’s ‘Conversation With Students’ that Preceded the Kehlani Announcement

By Sophia Koman and Dorothy France-Miller · Thursday, April 24, 2025

Kotlikoff Joins More Than 230 Higher Education Leaders in Signing Letter Against Trump’s ‘Political Interference’

By Kristie To and Sofia Loayza · Thursday, April 24, 2025

How the Money Moves: Funding a New Headliner Two Weeks Before Slope Day

By Angelina Tang and Isabella Hanson · Thursday, April 24, 2025

A look into how Slope Day is funded and the financial considerations for finding a new headliner.

2025-2027 Student-Elected Trustee Candidates Speak at Election Forum

By Michael Ferreira · Thursday, April 24, 2025

Six students are campaigning for the undergraduate student-elected trustee position on the Cornell Board of Trustees.

In His 'Last Lecture,' Schafer Reflects on 30 Years of Coaching, What Makes a Legacy

By Jane McNally · Thursday, April 24, 2025

Outgoing men’s hockey coach, Mike Schafer ’86, gave his “Last Lecture,” reflecting on his 30 years of coaching and bestowing wisdom onto curious Cornellians.

Zora deRham ’27 Secures Second Term as Student Assembly President, Christian Flournoy ’27 Elected Executive Vice President

By Kate Turk · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Student Assembly election results are out for the 2025-2026 academic year. Zora deRham ’27 secured a second term as president and Christian Flournoy ’27 will serve as the executive vice president.

BREAKING: Kotlikoff Rescinds Kehlani Invite, Citing Antisemitism and ‘Hateful Views’

By Dorothy France-Miller · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Kotlikoff announced that Kehlani’s invitation to headline Slope Day was rescinded following “grave concerns” from many students due to the artist's “espoused antisemitic” and “anti-Israel sentiment” in past performances, social media and videos.

Cornellians for Israel Petitions Against Slope Day Headliner Kehlani

By Sophia Koman · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Cornellians for Israel launched a petition against the selection of Kehlani as this year’s Slope Day headliner.

Cornell Law Professor Calls University Funding Freeze ‘Illegal,’ Highlighting Due Process Violations

By Emma Galgano · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Amid the $1 billion Cornell federal funding freeze The Sun spoke with Prof. Michael Dorf, law, who called the Trump administration’s actions “illegal” for bypassing due process in a civil rights investigation.

Fantastic Fungi Fanatics Offer Homebase for Mushroom Community

By Varsha Bhargava · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Cornell's mushroom club, the Fantastic Fungi Fanatics, share their passion for mushrooms and advocate for greater exposure to mycology within the community.

Ithaca Farmers Market Reopens Amid New Tariff Policies

By Hussam Kher Bek · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Amid the new tariff policies from the Trump administration, merchants from the Ithaca Farmers Market reflected on its effect on local vendors.

‘A Good End to a Good Day’: Ignite Holds Inter-fellowship Easter Worship Event

By Anjelina Gonzalez · Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Semesterly inter-fellowship Ignite Holds Easter worship event in an evening of music, prayer and personal testimonies.

Meet the 2025-2027 Student-Elected Trustee Candidates

By Hope Thomas , Jason Choi , Sophia Riley Sim and Emma Spindler · Monday, April 21, 2025

Voting will open Wednesday for Cornell’s 2025-2027 Student Elected-Trustee election, and will run until April 28 at midnight. The Sun spoke to the six candidates for this position.

Messages of Unity, Resistance Bring Together Community at National Day of Action Protest

By Max Troiano · Monday, April 21, 2025

Over 500 people gathered in Dewitt Park downtown Saturday for a protest against the Trump administration on the National Day of Action.

‘Together for Tomorrow’: Earth Day Festival Returns to Ithaca

By Xavier Rolston · Monday, April 21, 2025

Ithaca’s second annual Earth Day Festival promoted action against climate change on Saturday.

TCAT Begins Using Donated Buses as Agency Seeks to Stabilize Service

By Max Troiano · Monday, April 21, 2025

An Albany-based transportation agency donated five used buses to the TCAT to help alleviate a current shortage and stabilize service.

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‘Ithaca is Under the Microscope’: Amid Immigrant Crackdowns, Open Doors English Fosters Belonging Through English Learning

By Shubha Gautam · Monday, April 21, 2025

Open Doors English teaches English as a second language to adults in Ithaca. Recent ICE arrests have sparked worry in their students.

Faculty and Students Assemble On Ho Plaza for Nationwide Academic Freedom Protest

By Jeremiah Jung and Benjamin Leynse · Sunday, April 20, 2025

Around 250 students and faculty rallied on Ho Plaza on Thursday for the National Day of Action for Higher Ed, protesting the Trump administration’s $1 billion freeze on Cornell funding and broader cuts within higher education.