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Mother Nature didn’t cooperate for the annual end-of-classes bash\u2014but students didn’t let that stop them from having a blast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Cornellians<\/em> staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography by Alex Bayer<\/strong>, Devin Flores<\/strong>, Sreang Hok<\/strong>, Jason Koski<\/strong> & Ryan Young<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither cold nor rain (nor mud!) could keep Cornellians from their annual spring celebration. Under gray skies and with temperatures in the 40s, students marked the end of classes with music, food, libations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s Slope Day was headlined by the Grammy-winning electronic music duo the Chainsmokers<\/a>, with special guest singer-songwriter Daya<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the traditional revelry, students enjoyed carnival games and other activities as part of Slope Fest, held on Ho Plaza\u2014plus the alternative option to get off campus for a free session at the Hoffman Challenge Course<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a photographic tour of Slope Day 2026!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Published May 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are your favorite Slope Day memories?<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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