The Cornell Daily Sun

Established in 1880, The Sun holds the title of the oldest college daily newspaper in the United States that has remained independent. Throughout the academic year, The Sun releases a print version every Tuesday and Thursday, which is available for free both on newsstands and online. The newspaper is entirely run by students from Cornell University, with just a handful of full-time staff members handling production and business roles. Its office is located in downtown Ithaca.

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Around the Sun: 4/20 Edition

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Marian Caballo |Gabriel Munoz |Gabriel Muñoz |Jade Dubuche

4/20 MULTIMEDIA | On this edition of Around the Sun, City Editor Gabriel Muñoz and Social Media Editor Jade Dubuche share this week's good news. Hosted by Gabriel Muñoz, Jade DubucheFilmed by Jade Dubuche, Gabriel MuñozEdited by Marian CaballoProduced by Jade Dubuche, Gabriel Muñoz Gabriel MunozGabriel Muñoz is a member of the class of 2026 at the College of Arts and Science. He serves as city editor for the 143rd editorial board.
The Sun’s Postseason Men’s Hockey Mailbag

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

Though Western Michigan was just crowned the national champion of a tumultuous college hockey season, men’s hockey hasn’t taken the ice for 18 days, and has already seen a handful of intriguing developments. As the dust settles on what was a sprint to the end of a turbulent Cornell hockey season — the final one for Mike Schafer ’86 — there remain endless questions about how the 2024-2025 season unfolded, and how things might change for 2025-2026.
Kotlikoff Rejects Resolution 26, Student Assembly to Revisit Health Initiative

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Jason Choi

President Michael Kotlikoff rejecting a proposal to expand 24‑hour access to essential health supplies on campus through the installation of self-care product vending machines has prompted the Student Assembly to reexamine its approach. On April 3, President Michael Kotlikoff rejected Resolution 26 — a proposal from the Student Assembly to install vending machines stocked with essential self‑care supplies in dormitories and social housing.
Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Transfers to Michigan

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

After entering the transfer portal on April 7, sophomore defenseman Ben Robertson will transfer to the University of Michigan, announced on Tuesday afternoon. Robertson announced his transfer through an Instagram post that was collaborated with Michigan’s hockey’s official account. Robertson captioned the post with just two emojis signifying the maize ‘M’ of Michigan.
Women’s Higher Education Now Fundraises to Make up For Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts - The Cornell Daily Sun

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Angelina B. Tang |Amani Agrawal

The Asian University for Women in Bangladesh’s U.S. federal funding was cut, putting hundreds of Afghan women’s education at risk and pushing Cornell’s Women’s Higher Education Now to fundraise for them.
Student Artist Spotlight: Charlotte Tysall

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Melissa Moon

It’s always fascinating to learn about the different ways artists see the world around them. Every artist is different, a truth that has only been reaffirmed again and again with every interview I’ve conducted. But, every so often, you meet someone who sees things just the way you do, and the connection is instant. It was that connection that I felt on March 19 when I had the pleasure of talking to Charlotte Tysall ’26.
BREAKING: Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Enters Transfer Portal

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

This story will be updated. Sophomore defenseman Ben Robertson entered the transfer portal on Monday morning, per Brad Elliot Schlossman and the Grand Forks Herald transfer portal tracker. Robertson will use his final two years of NCAA eligibility elsewhere. The surprising development comes as Cornell is already losing three key defenseman to graduation — seniors Tim Rego (who played on the top defensive pair with Robertson), Hank Kempf and Michael Suda.
Offseason Week One: Six Men’s Hockey Seniors Go Pro

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

It has barely been one week since men’s hockey saw its season end at the hands of Boston University in the NCAA Tournament regional final in Toledo, Ohio. In just one week, six departing seniors have inked professional contracts. Those signings are coupled with the loss of junior forward Dalton Bancroft, who opted to sign with the Boston Bruins instead of returning for his senior season.
Dalton Bancroft Forgoes Senior Year, Signs NHL Contract With Boston Bruins

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

With ten graduating seniors, most of them regulars on men’s hockey’s roster, the 2025-2026 season was already set to be one permeated with question marks. On Thursday, things got a whole lot more complicated. Junior forward Dalton Bancroft has signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, meaning he will forgo his senior season to kick start his professional career.
Men’s Hockey’s Season, Schafer’s Career Ends With Overtime Defeat to Boston University in Regional Final

3 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

This story will be updated. TOLEDO, Ohio — One shot can change everything. For men’s hockey, one shot could have sent it to the Frozen Four, somewhere head coach Mike Schafer ’86 had been only once before. For Boston University, one shot sent it to its third straight championship weekend. For Cornell, one shot ended a Cinderella season — and an unfathomably legendary career. Men’s hockey saw its season end in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, falling to Boston University 3-2 in overtime.