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Writer archives: Peyton Tapp

Our obsession with short-form media is ruining how we watch movies

With the rise of social media, sitting down to watch a movie is a lost art. Our columnist argues we must learn to be comfortable with boredom. Read More »

November 4, 2026 at 8:39 pm


Cornell banning fraternity parties is a reactive, short-term solution

The ban was the right call, but it’s only the beginning, and a reminder of how Cornell got here in the first place. Read More »

October 22, 2026 at 12:23 am


Online media bias is to blame for negative partisanship

Our columnist argues political party division is exacerbated by the media, leading to misperceptions of what’s happening in our country . Read More »

October 7, 2026 at 11:44 pm


Regardless of 'D' grade, SU’s FIRE ranking must be viewed as an improvement

A quick glance at the “D” grade is hard to look at, but grades only measure where you land, not where you’re moving. Read More »

September 28, 2026 at 2:38 pm


WSJ article is well-informed, but doesn't paint full picture of SU

A story written about a university’s cost is never going to explain why students choose it. Read More »

September 15, 2026 at 9:47 pm


Liberal arts degrees should be valued the same as pre-professional ones 

The liberal arts were never meant to be efficient; they were meant to be formative, our columnist argues. Read More »

September 2, 2026 at 9:41 pm


Starting over as a transfer student at SU made me who I am today

Some of the best things that’ve happened to me only occurred because I was willing to take the leap. Read More »

August 18, 2026 at 11:34 pm