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MOON | Reports Won't Stop Rape

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Melissa Moon '28 argues that Cornell’s response to sexual assault has been ineffective and overly bureaucratic, failing to match the seriousness and persistence of the problem on campus. She claims that real change will require stronger action, accountability and systemic reform, not just recommendations or symbolic educational measures. 


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VINK | In Defense of Shared Governance

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Opinion Columnist Adriana Vink '27 criticizes the Student Assembly's failure to address the real concerns of the student body and explains the platform she is running on for Student Workers' Representative.



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TODDINGS | Is Anxiety the Next Big Trend? The Evolution of the NeeDoh

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Opinion Columnist Skylar Toddings '29 looks at the rise of NeeDoh stress toys and questions whether they are a helpful anxiety aid or simply another consumer-driven trend. She argues that while these toys may offer temporary comfort, their growing popularity risks minimizing mental health, encouraging overconsumption and creating distractions in classrooms and professional spaces.



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CORNELL AAUP | A New Code

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The Cornell Chapter of the AAUP proposes its recommendations for what the Student Code of Conduct ought to look like, including elements of shared governance, restrictions on the use of extraordinary measures and independent checks and balances.


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GUEST ROOM | Why Community-Engaged Learning Matters

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Basil Safi, executive director of the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, advocates for the importance of community-engaged learning as a cornerstone of the Cornell education as it directly applies academic research to have a positive impact on communities.


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WALTER | Why Rejection Should Be Now and Blunt

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Opinion Columnist Kira Walter '26 argues that rejections ought to come sooner rather than later to spare both parties from the emotional labor and damage that can arise from delaying a predetermined decision.




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BADAWI | Don’t Turn Away

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Opinion Columnist Leah Badawi '27 criticizes the inaction on campus around the war in Iran and bombing of Lebanon and encourages students to take action through writing and direct protest.




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GUEST ROOM | Acknowledgment Without Accountability

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Prof. Jon W. Parmenter, history, presents his original research on the profits the University continues to accrue from the land gained through Indigenous dispossession and argues that Cornell's land acknowledgement doesn't do enough to address the ongoing alienation of Indigenous nations from their lands.


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CORNELL AAUP | When the Deal Goes Down

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The Cornell Chapter of the AAUP critiques the University's response to the 2025 settlement deal with the Trump administration. They call for accountability and transparency in order to preserve the values of democracy and academic freedom.