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Freshman Issue 2017
Ithaca Arts: Your Guide to Culture Around Campus — and Beyond
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So. You’re in college. In Ithaca. What to do now?
Freshman Issue 2017
The Evolution of the Slope Day Tradition at Cornell
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For most of the year, the steep hike from West Campus to Central is considered a nuisance on the way to class. Yet at the end of the school year, Libe Slope is transformed into the venue for Slope Day, Cornell’s beloved end of the year celebration.
Freshman Issue 2017
Enter the Dragon: Architects Unleash a Beast
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The Dragon Day tradition was begun by the equally infamous Willard Straight class of 1901, who himself was an architecture student.
Freshman Issue 2017
Cornell Health Serves Student Body’s Health Needs
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The next four years will, for the most part, be an exciting and rewarding experience, but what you probably want to know right now is where you can get a refill for your allergy medication.
Freshman Issue 2017
Where Will You Study? An Introduction to Cornell’s Libraries
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Each study area at Cornell has a personality of its own.
Freshman Issue 2017
One Third of the Big Red: The Greek System
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With a third of Cornell students in one of nearly 70 Greek chapters on campus, the Greek system is a major part of Cornell’s social life.
Freshman Issue 2017
Student Clubs Cater to Varied Interests
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Cornell has a niche for virtually every interest, no matter how esoteric. Whether you’re an aspiring guitarist or an expert knitter, it is likely you will be able to find a group of like-minded students with whom to share your passion.
Freshman Issue 2017
City Guide
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From the outside, it’s hard to understand the allure of the city Cornell calls home. But Ithaca, with all its quirks and eccentricities, has plenty of opportunities for exploring, playing and having fun.
Freshman Issue 2017
The Best of Cornell
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THIS IS CORNELL, and this is Ithaca. We curse it for its multitude of inclines and frequent snowfall. We praise it for its vibrant, quirky surroundings and natural beauty. Yet we often fall so deeply into the routine of papers, projects and prelims that we tend to forget about it altogether. The Best of Cornell, a collaboration between the Dining, Arts and Entertainment, and Photo departments of The Sun, aims to spotlight a few of the noteworthy attractions of Cornell and the city of Ithaca.
Freshman Issue 2017
Program Houses Help Students Pursue Their Passions
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All Cornellians, including freshmen, may apply to live in program houses, the majority of which are located on North Campus. The houses allow students with an interest in a particular theme to live together.