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WALTER | Why Rejection Should Be Now and Blunt

By Kira Walter · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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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GLASGOW | In Defense of Sobriety

By Leo Glasgow · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

In this Eclipse debating the benefits of alcohol, Opinion Columnist Leo Glasgow '26 argues that true connection to others and to oneself does not exist if alcohol and other substances are needed.

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SELL | In Defense of Alcohol

By Wyatt Sell · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

In this Eclipse debating the benefits of alcohol, Opinion Columnist Wyatt Sell '27 argues that under the right circumstances, alcohol can bring people together in both a lighthearted and intimate way.

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BELMONTE | Hasta Luego Kristi

By Adrian Belmonte · Friday, March 27, 2026

Opinion Columnist Adrien Belmonte '28 argues that Kristi Noem’s firing symbolizes not just the collapse of her own anti-immigrant agenda, but also a broader unraveling of the Trump administration’s abuse of power and growing public disapproval.

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HARNEY | Is This My First Forever War?

By Liam Harney · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion Columnist Liam Harney argues that this war against Iran is dangerously similar to our disastrous war against Iraq. Rising prices, dead American soldiers and civilian casualties will not make America (or Iran) greater.

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TOBIN | The Hidden Cost of Full Need

By Lali Tobin · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion Columnist Lali Tobin MPA '27 dives into the underlying issues with Cornell’s pledge to cover 100% of demonstrated financial need. While the University aims to provide access, students can still face challenges due to delays in federal FAFSA processing and shifting financial aid policies. These challenges become especially daunting during crucial times, like when they're signing leases or meeting tuition deadlines. She emphasizes that true affordability goes beyond simply meeting financial needs, it's also about shielding students from the unpredictability of the systems that decide their aid.

Opinion!

COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | The Only Land-Grant Ivy

Professors Ariel Avgar, Anthony Burrow, Rick Geddes, David Rand and Jocelyn Rose, with project coordinator Corey Ryan Earle, argue that Cornell's unique position as the only land-grant Ivy League institution puts it in a position to champion reforms that will make higher education more trustworthy and directly impactful to everyday Americans.

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JASO | The Return of History and the Oblivious Man

By Francis X. Jaso · Saturday, March 21, 2026

Opinion Columnist Francis Jaso '28 critiques Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" theory, arguing that the anticipated global triumph of liberal democracy has failed and as authoritarian regimes persist, the world is still littered with unresolved conflicts and challenges to democratic peace.

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BURZLAFF | What Classrooms Do to People

By Jan Burzlaff · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion Columnist Prof. Jan Burzlaff reflects on a specific moment from his undergraduate years in Paris and how it played a pivotal role in how he runs his own seminars now.

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