Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer

A flurry of snow near Sage Hall on Dec. 3, 2024.

December 3, 2024

SUNBURSTS | Winter Wonderland

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In the weeks before finals, Ithaca experienced its first snowfall of a long winter. Before hitting the books for finals season, check out this week’s Sunbursts on the Winter season.

FIRST SNOW | The first snow of the season falls outside the Townhouse Community. (Rachel Eisenhart/Sun Staff Photographer)

CKB | Snow coats the lawn outside Court-Kay-Bauer Hall on North Campus following Ithaca’s first snow. (Matthew Korniczky/Sun Staff Photographer).

UNDER MY UMBRELLA | As the day progressed, the snow turned to rain, causing many students to break out their umbrellas. (Matthew Korniczky/Sun Staff Photographer)

SWEATER WEATHER | In tune with the chilly holiday season, a Christmas tree in the Cornell Store towers above racks of hats, scarves and other winter clothing. (Karlie McGann/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)

LOUIE’S LUNCH | Late-night food truck Louie’s Lunch remains parked outside during a snowy morning on North Campus. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

COCOA AND COFFEE | A popular refuge from the Ithaca winter, Libe Cafe is known for its holiday decorations. Catherine Martin ’25 and Jon Duvao ’25 wait to receive their drinks. (Karlie McGann/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)

CHRISTMAS CUPS | Libe Cafe serves its hot drinks in festive red cups during the holiday season. This month, their menu offers drinks like an Eggnog Latte and a Peppermint Mocha. (Karlie McGann/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)

FA LA LA | Ornaments and lights decorate the entrance to the Statler Hotel in celebration of the holiday season. (Karlie McGann/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)

SAGE SNOW | A flurry falls near Sage Hall on Dec. 3. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

FOUNTAIN | A fountain covered in snow sits near the Big Red Barn. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

CLOCKTOWER CONSTRUCTION | Amid the construction, a student walks toward McGraw Tower on Dec. 3. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

CHILLY CONDITIONS | Despite the cold weather, construction workers continue to repave Libe Slope. (Jaein Ku/Sun Staff Photographer)

SLIPPERY SLOPE | A student climbs a snow-speckled Libe Slope to get to class. (Jaein Ku/Sun Staff Photographer)

Sunbursts is the Photography Department’s weekly photo gallery varying in content from recent happenings. It is written in collaboration by the Photography Editor and Assistant Photography Editors. They can be reached at [email protected]