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EDITORIAL | One Month Since: An Investigation in Name Only

By The Editorial Board · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Editorial Board argues that Cornell's investigation into President Kotlikoff's actions on April 30 lacked transparency and independence, criticizing the University for releasing only a brief statement rather than a detailed public report. Cornell's administration prioritizes protecting its leadership and public image over accountability, making a campus environment that increasingly discourages student protest and activism.

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GUEST ROOM | Higher Education’s Blind Spot

By Guest Author · Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Guest Columnist Paul Kurgan '27 writes a follow up to his March 15 piece, Coming to Terms With American Universities. In this follow up, he discusses Yale University's recent report on higher education and how Cornell must adopt similar reforms to fight against the threat of AI. He argues that by restructuring the classroom away from AI and towards genuine dialog and critical thinking, higher education can be improved for the better.

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KASSAM | Grace Is Like Rain...

By Karim-Aly Kassam · Monday, May 25, 2026

Opinion Columnist and Professor Karim-Aly Kassam writes his last column as a reflection on grace as both a spiritual and moral force, arguing that in a time marked by war, injustice and ethical cowardice, humanity must respond with humility, solidarity and a shared love of life. He calls on students and communities to transform the gift of difference into a collective voice against injustice and toward more sustainable, compassionate societies.

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GUEST ROOM | The Potemkin Process

By Guest Author · Thursday, May 21, 2026

Professor Joseph Margulies ’82, professor of the practice of government, contends that the Board of Trustees' investigation into President Kotlikoff was not the independent inquiry they claimed it to be.

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GUEST ROOM | Kotlikoff Weaponizes Dialogue

By Guest Author · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Milton Taam '73 was banned from campus for three years on the basis of trespassing after being present at the April 30 car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff. In this article, Taam describes his recount of the night and his perspective as a Cornell alumnus.

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SENZON | Everyone’s a Journalist

By Julia Senzon · Monday, May 18, 2026

Julia Senzon ’26, former editor-in-chief of the 143rd board and managing editor of the 142nd board, reflects on her experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

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