Opinion

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STEINGARD | The Government Stopped Counting Hungry Kids on Purpose

By Mihir Steingard · Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Opinion Columnist Mihir Steingard '28 argues that the U.S. government's deletion and defunding of data is intended to make lying to Americans easier.

GUEST ROOM | Higher Education’s Blind Spot

By Guest Author · Tuesday, May 26, 2026

CARUSO | Success Has Many Interpretations. The Only One That Counts Is Yours.

By Paul Caruso · Monday, May 25, 2026

KASSAM | Grace Is Like Rain...

By Karim-Aly Kassam · Monday, May 25, 2026

CORNELL AAUP | Joint Statement on the Trustees’ Investigation and President Kotlikoff’s Response

By Cornell Chapter of the AAUP · Saturday, May 23, 2026

Cornell AAUP, along with Cornell Courage, CCJP and the CGSU-UE, issue a joint statement condemning the Board of Trustees' investigation into President Kotlikoff and President Kotlikoff's actions since the events of April 30.

GUEST ROOM | The Potemkin Process

By Guest Author · Thursday, May 21, 2026

Professor Joseph Margulies ’82, professor of the practice of government, contends that the Board of Trustees' investigation into President Kotlikoff was not the independent inquiry they claimed it to be.

GUEST ROOM | Kotlikoff Weaponizes Dialogue

By Guest Author · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Milton Taam '73 was banned from campus for three years on the basis of trespassing after being present at the April 30 car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff. In this article, Taam describes his recount of the night and his perspective as a Cornell alumnus.

GUEST ROOM | Kotlikoff’s Record on Dissent Raises Concerns About His Fitness to Lead Cornell

By Guest Author · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Professor Emeritus Paul Sawyer argues that President Kotlikoff is unqualified to be president in light of his actions on April 30, compounded with the his administration's misuse of temporary suspensions.

FASTIFF | Three Seasons of Growth

By Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Eli Fastiff ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

HARNEY | What Kind of Person Should Go to Law School?

By Liam Harney · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Liam Harney J.D. ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | In Support of Peaceful Protest

By Guest Author · Monday, May 18, 2026

Hundreds of Cornellians sign an open letter to the Cornell community, expressing their support for President Kotlikoff and Cornell's Student Code of Conduct.

CARUSO | The Downeaster ‘Cornell’

By Paul Caruso · Monday, May 18, 2026

Paul Caruso MPA ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

SENZON | Everyone’s a Journalist

By Julia Senzon · Monday, May 18, 2026

Julia Senzon ’26, former editor-in-chief of the 143rd board and managing editor of the 142nd board, reflects on her experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

MUÑOZ | Accepting the Gravity

By Gabriel Munoz · Monday, May 18, 2026

Gabriel Muñoz ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

WALTER | Dorms and Divinity: Why College Is the Perfect Stage for Religious Crisis

By Kira Walter · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Opinion Columnist Kira Walter '26 delves into the phenomenon so many teenagers and college-age students experience: a crisis of religion.

XI | Capturing the Moment

By Timmy Xi · Friday, May 15, 2026

Timmy Xi ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

MCNALLY | Give My Regards

By Jane McNally · Friday, May 15, 2026

Jane McNally ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

GONZALEZ | Grad Column finalFINAL(2).pdf

By Rafaella Gonzalez · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Rafaella Gonzalez ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

BLANCHARD | A Long-Awaited (But Not Anticipated) Goodbye

By Maya Blanchard · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Maya Blanchard ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.

ASACK | The Cornell Daily Sun Does a lot of Good. Next, I Hope They Do Quality Control

By Chloe Asack · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Chloe Asack ’26 reflects on their experiences at Cornell and on The Sun.