Opinion
BEARD | Academic (Dis)Honesty
I have had it about up to my neck with Cornell professors complaining about “cheating” and “AI” in their classes. We all have had these professors, or at least are familiar with the trope. They get up, blow cobwebs out of their ears, and proceed to rant about “kids these days” and “new technology,” and […]
LEVIN | I Thought I’d Be Safe From Antisemitism at Cornell. I Was Wrong.
An arrest has been made after evil posts online called for the eradication of Jews at Cornell, the university I attend. But I feel no sense of closure. Even though the suspect, a fellow student, is in federal custody, the constant threat of anti-Semitism looms over us still. I learned growing up in a staunchly […]
SEX ON THURSDAY | Never Meet Your Heroes
If you recall this article of mine from last February, you know that I have a strange habit of developing crushes on taken men. In the article, I referenced one crush in particular, and ended with a convincing, “…if I do end up entertaining this guy, rest assured that you all will be the first […]
SCHECHTER | “F*ck Israel” Graffiti Artist: I Know You’re Better Than This
Dear “F*ck Israel” Graffiti Artist, I believe in the power of free speech: that everyone should have their voice heard. It’s our most profound tool for social change and a privilege of living in America. As we all well know, it’s been a tense week on campus. Most recently because of the Jew-threatening hate posts […]
SEX ON THURSDAY | Learning How to Connect Again
My dear readers, Did you miss me? I certainly did. I know I am slightly behind schedule but if I didn’t write for today my editor was going to whip me — we keep it kinky at The Sun. Nothing to worry about, I will come back next week to make up for it. I promise. […]
SCHWARZ | Further Thoughts on the Hamas-Israel Conflict
I received a great number of positive responses to my recent Cornell Daily Sun piece, but subsequent events have evoked further thoughts on the intractable situation in Israel and Gaza. The response of so many people thanking me for “the courage to speak up,” as if I were risking my professional standing or my stature at Cornell […]
LEVIN | The New York Times Managing Editor Marc Lacey Discusses Journalism in the Internet Age: Under the Sun, Ep. 2
Segments of this opinion interview transcript have been edited for clarification. Gabe Levin: Hey, Cornell. I’m your host, Gabe Levin. This is episode two of Under The Sun, a new video series from The Cornell Daily Sun where we talk to prominent alumni and ask for their expert views on topics in the media spotlight. […]