Nestled in an alcove in the historic Uris Library, I used to track the progress of the year against this constant yet changing oak tree, finding in it the same sense of seasonal renewal that inspired Tolstoy’s Prince Andrei. Overnight, this meaningful landmark of my time at Cornell had disappeared, with no public explanation even until now, nearly two months later. I still haven’t seen a public explanation, either prior to or after the removal of my old friend from Libe Slope. The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community. And here’s our email: [email protected].

Source: Daily Sun December 11, 2023 22:14 UTC