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‘The Last of Us’ and Toxic Fan Culture
A few weeks back, after seeing a remarkable number of reels hyping up the return of The Last of Us, I finally binged the first season of the acclaimed video game adaptation. With each episode, I found myself slowly falling in love with the chemistry between Joel (portrayed by Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (portrayed by Bella Ramsey), the lore of the post-apocalyptic world and the brilliant production design. I eagerly awaited the show’s return, grateful that I would not have to wait two years to watch new episodes like those who tuned in during the original release. However, I soon found my Instagram feed infiltrated by reels with a concerning…
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Cornell Student Organization Campaigns to Reduce Plastic Waste on Campus
Just inside the entrance to the CALS Zone in Mann Library, between the gray trash can and blue recycling bin, sits an unassuming white bin — one of many that can be found across campus. These bins are part of the Society for Natural Resources Conservation’s TerraCycle initiative. TerraCycle is a private US-based company that helps individuals and organizations recycle items that cannot be recycled through traditional municipal recycling programs, such as plastic packaging and wrappers. As a student organization at Cornell, SNRC takes part in several recycling programs from TerraCycle, aimed at reducing campus waste and providing non-traditional recycling options for students. Among various recycling initiatives, SNRC participates in…
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From Native American History to Martial Art: Exploring the Murals of Ithaca
A Haudenosaunee-Dutch treaty. A form of martial arts. Mentorship program participants. Marine biology. These are the focus of four of over 400 vibrant murals that together embellish nearly every street in Ithaca. Each mural contains intricate details that tell a unique story, from historical events to environmental protection. The Sun spoke with four artists about the inspirations behind a few of Ithaca’s many murals. “Two Row Wampum 400 Year Anniversary” by Brandon Lazore A mural painted on the Seneca Street Garage honors the 400-year anniversary of the Two Row Wampum. On Seneca Street Garage, community members get a snapshot of Native American history through artist Brandon Lazore’s mural, “Two Row…
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Revolutionizing the Future of Travel: Max Owens Pursues His Passion for Innovation as the CEO and Founder of MAVRIK
Starting his own self-flying passenger vehicle company at just 15 years old, Max Owens has fully devoted himself to building his business in Long Beach, California. What started out as a passion project quickly transformed into a fully functioning aircraft when his original prototype successfully took flight right before leaving for his freshman year at Cornell in 2022. After receiving an offer of $1.4 million at the start of his junior year in the College of Engineering, Owens realized that keeping up with the pace meant leaving Cornell to pursue MAVRIK. Taking Flight From turning his own room into a maker space to learning how to program at 11 years…
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Baseball Loses Four Straight Games to Dartmouth and Binghamton, Looks to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
The midweek matchup between baseball and Binghamton University began under intense humidity, which escalated into rain, thunder and lightning chaos. By the bottom of the fourth inning, the Red’s makeup game against Binghamton was cut short due to lightning strikes. The Red was originally scheduled to face the Bearcats on March 25, but that matchup was also canceled due to weather concerns. Cornell (11-20, 6-12 Ivy) opened the game strong — while the first inning was scoreless between the two teams, freshman infielder Mason Barela’s homer to left field allowed sophomore infielder Kevin Hager to score. The Red went up 2-0, and this was just the beginning of a cascade…
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Paul Sellew ’80 Leads Efforts in Sustainable Hydroponic Agriculture
“It’s a big clock!” said Cornell alumnus and Little Leaf Farms founder and CEO Paul Sellew ’80. Life at Little Leaf Farms is rhythmic, a meticulously controlled environmental system following a precisely timed and executed loop. Sellew started Little Leaf Farms, a hydroponic packaged lettuce farm in Devens, MA, in 2015. Hydroponics refers to the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution instead of soil. Its greenhouses integrate engineering and plant science to provide a fresh product and solution for soil degradation, food waste and changing climates. Sellew was immersed in the agricultural business from a young age, growing up on his family’s ornamental farm in Connecticut. From…
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Women’s Rowing Falls to Brown in Race for the Dunn Bowl
The Cornell University – Brown University regatta, one of the oldest regattas in the Ivy league, was officially coined The Dunn Bowl in 1973. Ever since then, the two schools have battled annually for the trophy, and the Bears have taken it home every single time. Last Friday, Women’s Rowing travelled to Providence, Rhode Island, for this year’s Dunn Bowl face-off, looking to break the Bears’ winning streak. Although the Red fell to the Bears in all six races, they put up valiant efforts against a strong opponent and some tedious racing conditions. The regatta, ordinally scheduled for Saturday morning, had to be moved to Friday evening to accommodate for…
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AYSW | Graduating through TV
I’ve spent more time watching TV this year than during my last three years of college. My freshman year, I essentially cut myself off from watching TV to “focus.” While binge-watching can definitely be distracting, it’s important to see how valuable TV can be. Sitting down to watch an episode (or more) with friends after a long day is revitalizing. Watching your comfort show lets you escape from your worries. And keeping up with TV can be a great way to start conversation. When I started thinking about what I’ve been watching recently, I realized the life lessons I took from all of them had something to do with growing…
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Softball Takes on Tough Stretch After Undergoing Coaching Change
As former assistant coach Tara Tembley makes the transition to head coach of softball, she hopes to end the season on a high note and keep the team grounded. “I’m excited for the opportunity,” Tembley said. “We’ve got three games in front of us, and it’s just making sure we’re where our feet are and taking every game one pitch at a time.” Cornell (16-19, 6-12 Ivy) underwent a stretch of five away games against tough opponents beginning with a Wednesday doubleheader at Binghamton University (26-12, 14-2 America East), followed by a three-game series at Columbia University (20-16, 12-6 Ivy). The Red went 1-4 over the course of the week,…
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Women’s Lacrosse Falls to No. 6 Yale in Overtime, Ending Season in Heartbreak
A win would have clinched the program’s first spot in the Ivy League Tournament since 2022. A loss would mean the end of the road. The Red had bent but never broken, withstood a furious Yale rally and pushed one of the nation’s top teams to the brink. For 60 minutes, the Red threw everything it had at the Bulldogs and still stood tall. But in overtime, when Fallon Vaughn’s shot found the net and Yale’s bench exploded in celebration, the dream ended. The Red’s season, so full of promise, so often defying expectations, seemed to slip away in a 16-15 defeat. “They left it all on the field,” said…