How a 1940 Football Game Became an Icon of Good Sportsmanship After winning due to a referee’s error, Cornell forfeited its dramatic ‘fifth down’ victory against Dartmouth—and made national news
The A.D. White House: Andrew’s Abode Is a Campus Gem Commissioned by Cornell’s inaugural president, the villa later became an art museum—and has long hosted a humanities group
Around Thanksgiving, the Big Apple Turns Big Red Before and after the holiday, Cornellians will gather in NYC for beloved events: the Sy Katz ’31 Parade and Frozen Apple hockey
With Our Custom Pumpkin Stencils, ‘Red’ Is the New Orange! This season brings two additions to our library of carving designs: an homage to the Brain Collection and a toothy McGraw clockface
Raise a Glass to the Namesake of Zinck’s Night A legendary Ithaca bartender inspired the annual celebration—and this year, it’s set for October 17
Libe Slope, Friends, and East Hill Sunsets: Your Fondest Memories This year’s Homecoming exercise garnered hundreds of Big Red recollections—from the universal to the poignantly specific
Fans, Fireworks, and Fun: Homecoming 2024 in Photos Cornellians flocked to the Hill for the annual Big Red celebration—made even more festive by a big win (and a tiny horse)
‘Aardvarking’ and More: Fascinating Facts about the Marching Band Did you know that this iconic Big Red student group is almost as old as the University itself?
Hot Truck, Warm Memories: Pizza Subs Were a Big Red Institution For decades, the West Campus eatery-on-wheels—and its legendary proprietor—cooked up its own culture
Johnny’s Big Red Grill Sign Is All Aglow—in Ohio Restored and radiant, the bygone Collegetown landmark has found a forever home in a museum