Opinion

GUEST ROOM | Acknowledgment Without Accountability

By Guest Author · Friday, April 10, 2026

Prof. Jon W. Parmenter, history, presents his original research on the profits the University continues to accrue from the land gained through Indigenous dispossession and argues that Cornell's land acknowledgement doesn't do enough to address the ongoing alienation of Indigenous nations from their lands.

CORNELL AAUP | When the Deal Goes Down

By Cornell Chapter of the AAUP · Thursday, April 9, 2026

GUEST ROOM | From Minnesota: In Response to Glasgow

By Guest Author · Thursday, April 9, 2026

GLASGOW | In Defense of Sobriety

By Leo Glasgow · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

SELL | In Defense of Alcohol

By Wyatt Sell · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

In this Eclipse debating the benefits of alcohol, Opinion Columnist Wyatt Sell '27 argues that under the right circumstances, alcohol can bring people together in both a lighthearted and intimate way.

SJP | Why We Solidarity Fasted

By Students for Justice in Palestine at Cornell · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Students for Justice in Palestine at Cornell share their reasoning for fasting during Ramadan and discuss the importance of community during times of conflict.

GUEST ROOM | Cornell’s Dangerous Compliance

By Guest Author · Monday, April 6, 2026

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten ’80 urges Cornell to defend academic freedom and resist the Trump administration's attempts to weaponize antisemitism against the autonomy of institutions of higher education.

BELMONTE | Hasta Luego Kristi

By Adrian Belmonte · Friday, March 27, 2026

Opinion Columnist Adrien Belmonte '28 argues that Kristi Noem’s firing symbolizes not just the collapse of her own anti-immigrant agenda, but also a broader unraveling of the Trump administration’s abuse of power and growing public disapproval.

CORNELL DINING STUDENT WORKERS | Behind the Line, You’re on Your Own

By Cornell Dining Student Workers · Friday, March 27, 2026

A graduating student dining worker reflects on what it feels like to stand behind the serving line, juggling loneliness, academic rigor, financial necessity and a friendship that made it just manageable.

CORNELL AAUP | Cornell Must Not Fold to the EEOC

By Cornell Chapter of the AAUP · Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Cornell Chapter of the AAUP criticizes the Cornell administration for its response to the EEOC's antisemitism investigation into Cornell University and urges it to act in conjunction with other universities to resist the ongoing assault on higher education.

GUEST ROOM | It’s Time for Cornell Alumni To Withhold Financial Donations

By Guest Author · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Robert C. Gottlieb ʹ72, a former Cornell trustee and member of Cornell Courage, warns Cornell against conceding again to the administration in the face of an open EEOC investigation and urges alumni to withhold donations to the University until it implements safeguards for student privacy and academic freedom.

CORNELL VOTES | Every Person, Every Voice

By Cornell Votes · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Cornell Votes introduces their new organizational column.

GUEST ROOM | Why Cornell's Silent Majority Must Speak

By Guest Author · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Derek A. Berman, a fifth year Ph.D. student in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and a 22-year veteran of the U.S. military, criticizes the Student Assembly's Resolutions 55 and 61 for their selective ideological partisanship and calls upon Cornell's Jewish students to more passionately defend their values and beliefs.

HARNEY | Is This My First Forever War?

By Liam Harney · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion Columnist Liam Harney argues that this war against Iran is dangerously similar to our disastrous war against Iraq. Rising prices, dead American soldiers and civilian casualties will not make America (or Iran) greater.

TOBIN | The Hidden Cost of Full Need

By Lali Tobin · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion Columnist Lali Tobin MPA '27 dives into the underlying issues with Cornell’s pledge to cover 100% of demonstrated financial need. While the University aims to provide access, students can still face challenges due to delays in federal FAFSA processing and shifting financial aid policies. These challenges become especially daunting during crucial times, like when they're signing leases or meeting tuition deadlines. She emphasizes that true affordability goes beyond simply meeting financial needs, it's also about shielding students from the unpredictability of the systems that decide their aid.

COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | The Only Land-Grant Ivy

By Committee on the Future of the American University · Monday, March 23, 2026

Professors Ariel Avgar, Anthony Burrow, Rick Geddes, David Rand and Jocelyn Rose, with project coordinator Corey Ryan Earle, argue that Cornell's unique position as the only land-grant Ivy League institution puts it in a position to champion reforms that will make higher education more trustworthy and directly impactful to everyday Americans.

BADAWI | A Love Letter to Lebanon

By Leah Badawi · Monday, March 23, 2026

Opinion Columnist Leah Badawi '27 pens a love letter to her homeland, Lebanon, amidst the ongoing bombardment by Israeli forces.

JASO | The Return of History and the Oblivious Man

By Francis X. Jaso · Saturday, March 21, 2026

Opinion Columnist Francis Jaso '28 critiques Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" theory, arguing that the anticipated global triumph of liberal democracy has failed and as authoritarian regimes persist, the world is still littered with unresolved conflicts and challenges to democratic peace.

GUEST ROOM | Cornell Students Are Training To Be AI's Backup

By Opinion Department · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Kashyap Rajesh '28 writes about the shifting job market and how AI will impact entry level jobs. He argues that Cornell Career Services needs to follow suit and shift their guidance to reflect the reality of employment options for students after graduation.

GUEST ROOM | In AI Research, Academic Integrity Falls by the Wayside