{"id":12052,"date":"2022-09-30T13:57:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T17:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/?p=12052"},"modified":"2023-09-18T17:03:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:03:03","slug":"homecoming-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/homecoming-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"On a Festive Weekend, Homecoming Was Back\u2014and Better than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Thousands flocked to Schoellkopf and its environs, infusing the beloved event with Big Red spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong>Joe Wilensky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">From football to fireworks to family fun, Homecoming took a beat from Touchdown\u2014and came <em>roaring<\/em> back! It wasn\u2019t just the thousands of Cornellians and their guests that suffused the Hill with energy on an often-idyllic September weekend, but a surfeit of pent-up Big Red spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first time since 2019 that a <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/come-back\/homecoming\/homecoming-memories\/homecoming-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full-scale Homecoming<\/a> was held without pandemic restrictions, some 10,000 people attended\u2014including more than 2,000 registered alumni and friends and upwards of 5,000 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks display at Schoellkopf for Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-12035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-608x342.jpg 608w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-304x171.jpg 304w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-152x85.jpg 152w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-1184x666.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-592x333.jpg 592w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-296x166.jpg 296w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-1264x711.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-632x356.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-316x178.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_040-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fireworks light up the night at Schoellkopf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Big Red colors filled the Crescent Lot at the Fan Festival; the Marching Band paraded percussively through ebullient crowds before the game against Yale; the sky above Schoellkopf lit up with the traditional laser light show and fireworks; some 7,500 revelers (including Touchdown himself) boogied the night away at a deejayed dance party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much missed during COVID, the Fan Festival offered food, drink, and a wide variety of amusements. There were carnival games (including a Big Red version of \u201cgiant Jenga\u201d), bear-themed temporary tattoos, and photo booths with colorful Cornell backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cornellians enjoy the Homecoming Big Red Fan Festival in the Crescent Lot\" class=\"wp-image-12029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-608x342.jpg 608w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-304x171.jpg 304w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-152x85.jpg 152w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-1184x666.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-592x333.jpg 592w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-296x166.jpg 296w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-1264x711.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-632x356.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-316x178.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_001-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A van sporting massive Big Red spirit was a draw at the Fan Fest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors even had the chance to mingle with an equine celebrity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EgWG6Ha9yfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnie the miniature horse<\/a>, the Vet College\u2019s unofficial mascot, whose tiny hooves were bedecked with glitter for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the swag-laden tables hosted by colleges, schools, and organizations was <em>Cornellians\u2019<\/em> own\u2014which drew an epic queue of students and alums hoping to snag our snazzy new tote bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(To those who were disappointed: we\u2019ll bring more next year!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Happy to Be Home: The Weekend in Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" class=\"wp-block-rkv-carousel rkv-swiper swiper\"><div class=\"alignfull swiper-buttons\"><div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_014.jpg\" alt=\"An energized crowd at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_014.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Yell Cornell: The crowd goes wild!\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_003.jpg\" alt=\"Touchdown at the fireworks and laser light show\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_003.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Touchdown rocks out at the dance party.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_131.jpg\" alt=\"The Homecoming fireworks display is visible above Schoellkopf Stadium\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_131.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Glorious to view: Fireworks over Schoellkopf.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_110.jpg\" alt=\"Despite a 99-yard Cornell scoring drive in the first quarter, Big Red football ultimately lost to Yale, 38-14, for the Homecoming game at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_LF_110.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Football foes face off!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_0003.jpg\" alt=\"Students take in the laser light show and fireworks at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_0003.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Students packed Schoellkopf on Friday night.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_038.jpg\" alt=\"Big Red Jenga was one of many activities at the Big Red Fan Festival in the Crescent Lot\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_038.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Fans test their skill at &#8220;giant Jenga.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_006.jpg\" alt=\"Spectators at the fireworks and laser light show at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_006.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Ooh-ing and ah-ing at the fireworks and laser light show.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1000.jpg\" alt=\"A four-legged Cornellian enjoys a quiet moment on campus during Homecoming Weekend\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1000.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Fur-ever for the Big Red!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1006.jpg\" alt=\"Tailgating on campus before the Homecoming football game against Yale\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1006.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Tailgaters fire up the grill.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_036.jpg\" alt=\"Families enjoy carnival games at the Big Red Fan Festival in the Crescent Lot\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_036.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Step right up: Carnival games at the Fan Fest.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_017.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerleader at the Homecoming game against Yale at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_SH_017.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Cheering the home team.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1005.jpg\" alt=\"Students and alumni at the Homecoming football game against Yale\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1005.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">O say, can you C? Before kickoff, some spirited songs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_028.jpg\" alt=\"Big Red spirit was seen throughout the crowd at the Homecoming football game against Yale\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_028.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Getting cheeky with temporary Touchdown tattoos.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1004.jpg\" alt=\"Students and alumni take in the Homecoming football game against Yale at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_RY_1004.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Action on the gridiron.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_023.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni enjoy the Homecoming Big Red Fan Festival in the Crescent Lot\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_JK_023.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Big Red Band alumni come home to march again.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_001.jpg\" alt=\"scene from the Schoellkopf crowd during the light show and fireworks display\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_001.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Friends, fireworks, and fun.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_048.jpg\" alt=\"Big Red Marching Band members, including this Corn-ellian, react to a play during the Homecoming game\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_048.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Amid the Marching Band, a &#8230; Corn-ellian?<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_024.jpg\" alt=\"Students, alumni, and families enjoy the Homecoming light show, fireworks and dance party\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_024.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Though the night was chilly, fans of all ages had a blast.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_046.jpg\" alt=\"The Cornell Cheer team energizes the crowd at the Homecoming game at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_046.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Go team, go!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"rkv-carousel__image swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_044.jpg\" alt=\"Tight end Matt Robbert \u201924 during the Homecoming game at Schoellkopf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2022_1252_NH_044.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption-align-center\">Tight end Matt Robbert \u201924 makes the catch.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cornellians<\/em> also invited revelers to take part in a thought exercise we dubbed \u201cCornell: On the One Hand,\u201d in which they pondered what the University means to them in five words or less\u2014and shared it on our Post-It laden display board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for the results, to be featured in an upcoming story. In fact, so many people participated\u2014more than 400\u2014that we ran out of Post-It notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Sorry \u2026 we\u2019ll bring more next year!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while Big Red football did not emerge victorious (sadly, the Bulldogs notched a decisive 38\u201314 win), the weekend offered more than its share of consolations\u2014including ample portions of Cornell Dairy ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Top: The Big Red takes the field against Yale. 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