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VILLAFUERTE | La Vie en Frenzy

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Opinion Columnist and Ph.D. student Vie Villafuerte explores empathy, identity and environmental care through her lived experiences as a Peruvian environmental engineering Ph.D. student in the U.S. Blending personal reflection, cultural references and social critique, she asks readers to become more aware of injustice, bias and disconnection while still holding onto kindness, connection and love for both people and nature.




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CROUSE | The Ethics of Engineering

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Opinion Columnist Trevor Crouse ’28 argues that all engineers should abide by the Order of the Engineer's vow of ethics to ensure that safety, quality and ethicality are always every engineer's top priorities.



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EDITORIAL | The Sun Endorses Policies, Not Candidates

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The Editorial Board sat down with several Student Assembly candidates for the positions of president and executive vice president. This year, The Board has decided to endorse policies, not individual candidates. Here are our takeaways and recommendations for the next Student Assembly.


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GUEST ROOM | In Defense of Defense

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Bryan Kim ’27 argues in defense of defense contractors, citing their contributions to civilian technologies students use every day, funding of Cornell programs and the role they play in deterring wars from happening, among other reasons.



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GUEST ROOM | Cornell Taught Us Better Than That, Ms. Weingarten

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Dana Stangel-Plowe ’92, Chief Program Officer at the North American Values Institute, rebukes Randi Weingarten ’80, criticizing the hypocrisy in her leadership of the AFT and arguing that open inquiry at Cornell must be preserved by rejecting the oversimplified "oppressed/oppressor" binary that Ms. Weingarten's ideology espouses.



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AGRAWAL | Dedicated to My Readers

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Opinion Columnist and Environmental Studies Professor Anurag Agrawal writes this column to reflect on his writing process and the ways we see the world. He discusses insecurity, fulfillment and success, and explores how we can learn from the natural world when interacting with each other.


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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.