Cornell Daily Sun

When I was at Cornell, this was one of the few legitimate newspapers on campus. It is an independent newspaper and the offices are actually off-campus. I've heard that in recent years "The Sun" has stopped charging for the paper and distributes it for free on campus and in collegetown. I always enjoyed reading the Sun and the crossword puzzle was also good for when I had free time in between classes. They are the best source for on-campus news and also have some national coverage as well. I wouldn't rely on this paper for too much news outside of Ithaca, but definitely a good source for local and on-campus coverage. more

The Cornell Daily Sun is an independent newspaper that serves as Cornell's student paper. It recently moved into new offices in the commons. The paper is a great source of information about myriad topics. It is one of the few places to find information about happenings on campus through the day book. The articles are relatively well-written although there are occasional lapses. One of my favorite features, which might come as a surprise to most readers, is the advertisements in the paper. Many times, this is the best place to learn about events occurring on campus including lectures, films, and celebrations. There are advertisements for companies coming to interview as well as for volunteer opportunities. This is one reason why I like to read the actual paper in addition to checking out the online version. The paper has won many awards and competes with the Ithaca Journal in many categories. It has national news, although it doesn't go into depth in this area. Overall, it is one of the better student publications and an incredible amount of hard work and time goes into running it. It is a good read, whether you are interested in sports, cornell news, cartoons, or just doing the crossword puzzle. more