Columns
The power of reverse role models
Jacob Lieser It’s extremely compelling and motivating to admire greatness in others. For me, that includes mostly the greatest of athletes, leaders and actors — bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius...
Columns
College students should embrace being present
Kayla Cloherty Being present can be difficult for college students. Sometimes our minds can be too wrapped up in the future. What will I do after college? Go to grad school or...
Columns
More men should explore aromatherapy
Jacob Lieser It is that sweet and savory time right before bed. The perils of the day have been left behind, and the passion of tomorrow awaits. I grab my sandalwood tree...
Columns
Space mining calls for global cooperation
Deniz Gulay Our modern world is built on highly developed methods of industry. The technologies we use and the food we eat, as well as our means of transportation, communication and so...
Guest Columns
Guest Column: I was sexually assaulted at Binghamton University. This is my story.
This article is dedicated to Jane Doe of Cornell University as well as the one in five women who will be sexually assaulted while attending college. On Sept. 14, a young woman...
Staff Editorials
The burden of campus safety shouldn’t fall on students
What word count is sufficient for a university to excuse rape? In October 2024, members of Cornell University’s chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity allegedly drugged and gang raped an anonymous female...
Columns
Persuasion is an illusion
We all love to imagine ourselves as perfectly rational beings. We walk through life believing that our choices are rooted in pure logic, our opinions are shaped by objective evidence and our...
Columns
Injuries: intolerable or insightful?
Injuries can be an infuriating setback in life, but with an intentional shift in outlook toward adaptation, they can offer insightful messages. These new insights may be related to prior passions —...
Guest Columns
Guest Column: But why Oct. 7?
It is the week of Oct. 7, a week of vigils, protests and conflicting narratives. We wanted to address questions we often receive from the well-intentioned: Why do we lead protests or...
Columns
The case for phone-free concerts
In June, indie folk singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers announced she would play at Madison Square Garden later that month, with lottery tickets ranging from $1.00 to $20.00. The show was the culmination of...