Photo Gallery

IN PHOTOS | America's 250th

By Photography Department · Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The United States of America celebrated 250 years since the adoption of The Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. Photographs taken in Ithaca, Cooperstown, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. offer a glimpse into the America spirit on this day.

SUNBURSTS | Ithaca Fest Parade

By Kate Turk · Saturday, May 30, 2026

IN PHOTOS | Slope Day 2026

By Photography Department · Friday, May 8, 2026

SUNBURSTS | Sprinkle of Spring

By Photography Department · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

SUNBURSTS | Slope Day DJ Battle

By Photography Department · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

SUNBURSTS | Sunnies Over Spring Break

By Photography Department · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

As the warm weather inches into Ithaca, Sun editors traveled far and wide to enjoy spring break around the globe.

IN PHOTOS | 125th Dragon Day

By Photography Department · Sunday, March 29, 2026

SUNBURSTS | Weekend Frenzy

By Photography Department · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

A packed weekend of club events, showcases and performances kept Sun photographers busy as they captured everything from the runway to the stage.

IN PHOTOS | Cornell Fashion Collective’s 42nd Annual Spring Showcase

By Everett Chambala , Nathan Ellison and Nathan Bo · Monday, March 23, 2026

Cornell Fashion Collective’s 42nd annual runway show was held on Saturday and featured designs from four different levels, all with different themes.

SUNBURSTS | High-Stakes Hockey Weekend

By Photography Department · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Red faced off against Harvard in an action-packed weekend at Lynah Rink. Sun photographers avoided fishy projectiles and captured the electric energy on and off the ice.

SUNBURSTS | Chili Cook-Off

By Photography Department · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Sun photographers embraced the warm weather and ventured downtown to capture Ithaca’s annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday! Over 20 community vendors served up chili packed with soul, flavor and spice.

SUNBURSTS | Sports Madness

By Photography Department · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Sunbursts is the Photography Department’s weekly photo gallery varying in content from recent happenings. It is written in collaboration with the photography editor and assistant photography editors. They can be reached at photo@cornellsun.com.