SUNBURSTS | Fall Foliage

As the turning of the leaves marks the start of the second half of the semester, Cornellians have enjoyed the fall foliage and autumn activities. SUNRISE | Students walk to class as the sun rises over Libe Slope. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

BAILEY | At Bailey Hall, signs of autumn emerge as the leaves turn red. (Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)

THE SLOPE | A student trudges up Libe Slope. (Jaein Ku/Sun Staff Photographer)

MCGRAW | The top of McGraw Hall towers above the foliage on the Arts Quad.

SUNBURSTS | Sunnies During Fall Break

The Sun’s Editorial Board took time off from hard-hitting journalism to enjoy their Fall Break. See what they’re up to in this week’s special edition of Sunbursts. LEVIN | Editor in Chief Gabe got his hair cut in Beacon, NY over the weekend. FATTAL | Associate Editor Max spent his Fall break in White Mountains, NH. “There was walking around, driving around, and not much else to do,” he said

SENZON | Managing Editor Julia travels on the subway with Emerson Mellon ’26, Emma Smolar ’26 and Emma Alexander ’26 as a part of NYCOMM, an industry seminar through the communication department.

SUNBURSTS | Demonstrations and Vigils

This past week, the Cornell and Ithaca communities came together to take a stand for and honor the causes and conflicts they are most passionate about. Cornell Graduate Students United — Wednesday, Oct. 2

Last Wednesday, approximately 180 Cornell Graduate Students United members and supporters gathered in front of Bailey Hall and Day Hall to protest the suspension of international graduate student Momodou Taal. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)

CGSU argued the union should be able to bargain Taal’s suspension with the University under a Memorandum of Agreement reached last July. Taal taught a First-Year Writing Seminar class before his suspension, meaning his working conditions were impacted by the University’s disciplinary action.

SUNBURSTS | Big Red Weekend

Starting Sept 27, last weekend was packed with events in Ithaca. From big red apples to the Big Red defeating Yale at homecoming, thousands of students and alumni flocked to Ithaca for Applefest and Homecoming. WELCOME | A sign outside the Ithaca Commons welcomes attendees to Applefest. Over the three days of the festival, thousands of members of the Ithaca community attended. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)

GOURMET FOR A DAY | Gourmet caramel apples, with hot caramel, whipped creams, and nuts were sold for eight dollars.