News
University to Announce New Vendor for Campus Cafés
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The University ended its contract with Starbucks in July of 2023, following protests over the chains’ treatment of workers.
Lifestyle
Who Takes The North Campus Crown: Toni Morrison vs. North Star Dining
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Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, or upperclassman, you’ve probably experienced either Toni Morrison or North Star Dining Hall. The real question that needs to be answered once and for all is: which is better? While I firmly believe in the philosophy that “West is best,” West is not a convenient walk from North Campus. I find the choice between these dining halls to be a controversial topic among North Campus dwellers, so I will attempt to lay out the options and settle this debate.
Columns
KOH | Cornell Dining’s Dirty Secret: An Empty Promise to Student Health
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Cornell is known nationally as a dining powerhouse. In this edition of IDEAS, Serin Koh reveals a dark reality behind our shining reputation.
Science
Reid Fleishman’s ’25 Passionate Pursuit of Sustainability at Morrison Dining Hall
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Those who have eaten at Morrison Dining Hall are already familiar with the work of Reid Fleishman ’25 who helped create a more efficient dishware system.
News
Cornell Food Recovery Network Brings Unused Dining Hall Food to Tompkins County Residents
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Cornell’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network provides unused food from University dining halls to Tompkins County residents in need through the Friendship Donation Network.
Lifestyle
Rose’s Japanese-Inspired House Dinner Knocks It Out Of The Park
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It’s safe to say that house dinners are in full swing, and despite fearing that I’ll be carded every time I try to enter before 7pm as a non-West resident, it’s well worth the fight. Wednesday, October 16th’s house dinner at Rose was one for the books. I approached house dinner hungry, yet not too familiar with the menu for the day.
Dining
Ranking Ithaca’s PSL Picks: A Hunt For The Best Beverage
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The other day, after seeing dead leaves on the ground and feeling a slight breeze on my shoulders, I smelled it. Notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves mixed with the comforting and creamy flavors of coffee and milk. My legs took me to the nearest coffee shop to buy my favorite fall drink: the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Dining
Hidden Meal Plan Hotspots On Campus
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Since the strike ended on September 2nd, Cornell dining has largely returned to its former glory. Cafes are serving full menus again, buffets are booming, and the box meal is becoming a relic of history.
Columns
ROJAS | The Strike Disruption Was Necessary
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It doesn’t matter how often Cornell says “thank you” to service workers and offers free pizza, ice cream or Bubbly. There is no amount of “thank you”s that can compensate for the need for a wage that reflects both the day-to-day tasks of a job and its “side effects.”
News
Students Express Frustration With Reduced Dining Options Amid UAW Strike
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While some students detailed their frustration about the significantly reduced dining options amid the UAW 2300 strike, others recognized that the temporary inconvenience was in service of a larger cause.