Ask the Expert This Holiday Season, Try Shopping for Experiences (not Stuff) A psychology professor weighs in on why the happiness derived from possessions can quickly fade—and what you can give instead
Ask the Expert Handy Holiday Decorating Tips from a Big Red Designer As you’re readying your home for the festive season, keep these simple—and sustainable—ideas in mind
Students At Interfaith Dinner, Empathy and Understanding Are on the Menu Escaping escalating rhetoric around the Israel-Hamas war, Jewish and Muslim students gather for a meal—and bonding
Quizzes & Puzzles Cornellian Crossword: ‘Winter Break(s)’ Remember the onset of Ithaca’s hat-and-parka season? Celebrate the chill with this custom puzzle—made just for you!
Bear Hugs O, Christmas Tree! Bryant Park’s Evergreen Grew on Alum’s Farm For the third year, the family-run operation of Daniel Stutzman ’57 has supplied a picture-perfect tree to the iconic Midtown locale
Cornelliana Like a Fine Vintage, Iconic Wines Class Is Aging Splendidly Seven decades after Cornell launched the first course of its kind in the U.S., the for-credit tour of the grape still sparkles
Chime In Genealogy Research Helped Me Find My Cornellian Cousins I discovered that I’m descended from an enslaved couple who settled a town called Promised Land—and so are two fellow alumni
Cornelliana Need a Gift for the Alum Who Has it All? We’ve Got You Covered! Our second annual Cornell Store holiday gift guide showcases a tempting trove of Big Red swag
Books Your November 2023 Reads This month’s featured titles include a literary novel, a cookbook, a murder mystery, a WWI memoir, and a STEM story for kids
Quizzes & Puzzles Cornellian Crossword: ‘Happy Thanksgiving!’ Celebrate the season of stuffing yourself with this custom puzzle, created by the legendary Fred Piscop ’70!