The Sun endorses President Barack Obama for reelection.

Ezra and A.D. talk about the upcoming presidential election.

The Sun endorses Stephen Smith (D-4th Ward).

In order to effect cultural change, the administration should affirm social justice as a core value and an integral part of a university education. A social justice requirement course is a potential way to achieve this.

This term, the United States Supreme Court may decide whether or not race is an appropriate factor to consider when admitting students to a university. Cornell, along with several other colleges, submitted an amicus brief in the case arguing that the court should reject Fisher’s challenge and should allow race to continue to be considered as one part of a holistic admissions decision process. The Sun commends the University for submitting the brief and hopes the Court rules in favor of Texas.

It is time for a concrete response and plan of action from the University.

We urge the Common Council to approve the mayor's proposed budgets, including the unpopular cuts to the police department.

The Sun is instating a policy to no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" in its coverage.

The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's grant to the CUPD, as part of the annual roadway safety campaign, was an inefficient use of resources. 

Introducing MOOCs would be a step forward for the University.