You Have It on a Sweatshirt—But Where Did It Come From? A history lesson on Cornell iconography, from the emblem bearing the ‘I would found …’ motto to the Great Seal on your sheepskin
MVR to ‘Milkorno’: Fascinating Facts about Human Ecology on the Hill To mark its centennial, we offer 23 intriguing details about the college—which grew from a series of educational pamphlets
Colors of the Wind: Dragon Day Beast Gets an Artistic Twist This year, the architects’ traditional creation was a blank canvas for a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues
How Cornell’s First President Transformed Higher Education A look at the life of A.D. White, who cofounded a nonsectarian university that admits students ‘regardless of sex or color’
Love Letters: How Willard Straight Wooed his ‘Princesse’ For Valentine’s Day, we revisit the epistolary romance between the future student union namesake and the woman he adored
‘Good Health, Tempered Courage, and Sound Common Sense’ Those are the gifts that fate gave Ezra Cornell, per one historian. Here’s a look at his life—from humble beginnings to great wealth
Paws to Remember: When the Bear Mascot Had a Ladyfriend Decades ago, a male-female ursine duo stole the show at sports games and other events
Create Your Own McGraw Tower—Made Out of Gingerbread! The chefs at the Cornell Club in NYC teach you how to bake and decorate an edible work of Big Red-themed holiday art
Fascinating Facts About Lynah Rink, Big Red Hockey’s Chilly Abode You may be a devoted fan of the on-ice action—but how much do you know about the iconic facility itself?
Big Red Books, Perfect for Gifting Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!