The Cornell Daily Sun

Rayen Zhou

Opinion Columnist

Rayen Zhou ’29 is an Opinion Columnist and a student in the School of Industrial & Labor Relations. His fortnightly column Rhyme or Reason seeks to provide an eclectic view on politics and campus life informed by history, philosophy, culture and a healthy dose of inquisitive skepticism. He can be reached at rzhou@cornellsun.com.

ZHOU | Where Have the Mugwumps Gone?

By Rayen Zhou · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

ZHOU | Rhyme or Reason

By Rayen Zhou · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

ZHOU | Populism Shouldn’t Be So Popular

By Rayen Zhou · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

ZHOU | Late Night’s Last Night

By Rayen Zhou · Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

ZHOU | Where Have the Mugwumps Gone?

ZHOU | Rhyme or Reason

ZHOU | Populism Shouldn’t Be So Popular

ZHOU | Late Night’s Last Night

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