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Senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments but as she immersed herself more into the realm of music, she was drawn not only to perfoamance but to the behind-the-scenes world of management.

Exploring the intersection of management in music

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer May 4, 2025

A violin player herself, senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments.  As she immersed herself in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance,...

Senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures in English and has been committed to highlighting inclusive and often contended literature.

English major works toward promoting diversity in literature

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor May 3, 2025

Driven by her passion for promoting diversity in literature, senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures...

Senior Umu Barry is approaching a degree in health sciences with a pre-med concentration, which she hopes to use to become a pediatrician and continue her passion for community building.

Aspiring pediatrician uplifts campus community voices

By Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson, Former Photo Editor May 3, 2025

When senior Umu Barry moved to Ithaca from the Bronx, NY, she knew she wanted to make an impact and achieve academic success as the oldest sibling in her large family. What came as a surprise, however,...

Senior Devon Jezek is a documentary studies and production major and has worked on multiple documentary projects that have been aimed towards shining a light on political and controversial conversations that are not often discussed.

Documentarian shines light on contended conversations

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor May 2, 2025

Growing up, senior Devon Jezek always had a penchant for storytelling. At six, she would direct her brother, filming him using a little camera her parents gave her. Jezek said she has always had an interest...

In addition to his responsibilities as a  private wealth management intern, resident assistant, senior week committee finance co-chair and vice president of External Relations for the Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, senior business administration student Ren Kato is also the co-founder and president of the Japanese Learning Club.

International student bridges cultures and builds community

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager May 2, 2025

Two Wednesday nights each month, senior Ren Kato takes a break from his responsibilities as a business administration student, private wealth management intern, resident assistant, senior week committee...

About 200 people gathered Nov. 9 at Klarman Hall in Cornell University at a die-in to protest against genocide and express solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7.

Community members express solidarity for Palestine during die-in protest held at Cornell University

November 12, 2023
On Nov. 9, Cornell University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized a protest and die-in to stand in solidarity with Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7. Students as well as locals attended the die-in and protest, which began outside Klarman Hall and proceeded inside where participants lied on the floor.
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