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A Case Against GMO’s

Conrad Miller  —  Feb 17, 2011

Conrad Miller M.D. '67 explores the dangers of genetically modified organisms, arguing that animal testing has shown how harmful they can be for humans.

Defeating an Eating Disorder

Jordan Whitlock  —  Feb 15, 2011

Jordan Whitlock '11 urges students to reach out to any friends and family who may suffer from eating disorders.

The George Yorgakaros Wife-Finding Algorithm

George Yorgakaros  —  Feb 14, 2011

Dear Women of the World,

I am now accepting applications for the position of lifetime soul mate. The first stage in the application process is the following flowchart, or what I like to call "The George Yorgakaros Wife-Finding Algorithm,” created to add some sort of objective process to help me find a wife. 

Lessons from Lincoln on His Birthday

Jason Wasser  —  Feb 12, 2011

Jason Wasser '11 reflects on the lessons of our sixteenth president on his birthday.

It's All Greek to Me: Welcoming the New Sorority

Emily Cusick  —  Feb 10, 2011

Emily Cusick '12, the Panhellenic vice president for recruitment, publicity and extension, encourages Cornell's panhellenic community to welcome Phi Sigma Sigma to campus in the fall. 

Where Is the Dialogue on the Africana Center?

Robert Harris  —  Feb 10, 2011

The faculty of the Africana Studies and Research Center respond to The Sun's interview with President Skorton, criticizing the University for its unilateral decision-making process. 

How I Was Scammed by a Phys Ed Class

Nishtha Ghosh  —  Feb 7, 2011

Nishtha Ghosh '11 expresses her anger over a Phys Ed class sponsored by The Art of Living Foundation, an organization that has not been free from criticism.

Sno-ppression

Elliot Mandel  —  Feb 3, 2011

Elliot Mandel '11 voices his discontent with the campus police officers who broke up a recent snowball fight on the Arts Quad. 

Ensuring Africana and Cornell

Zain Pasha  —  Jan 31, 2011

Just prior to the end of the Fall 2010 semester, Cornell experienced a protest march, an overflowing public forum with the university’s provost and a substantial Facebook buzz that was enough to distract some students from studying for finals. The issue: Cornell’s Africana Center would be moved from the supervision of the Office of the Provost to that of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Don’t Take My Last Cig Away

Tom Wasko  —  Jan 26, 2011

Tom Wasko reacts to the new law that prohibits smoking in the Ithaca Commons.

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