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piRNA loss unleashes episodic transposition bursts
Abstract In Metazoa, transposon expression is suppressed by the piRNA pathway, and disruption of this pathway leads to rampant transposon expression. However, it remains unclear whether increased transposon expression results in actual transposition, and if so, which and how frequently transposons mobilize upon piRNA loss.
High-Ranking Student Assembly Leaders Introduce Controversial Resolution to Limit Independence of Office of Ethics
Student Assembly President Zora deRahm ’27 and seven other high-ranking Assembly leaders announced a resolution on Thursday that, if passed, would limit the independence of the Office of Ethics.
Student Assembly Votes to Indefinitely Shelve Resolution Calling for Divestment from Weapons Manufacturers
The Student Assembly voted on Thursday to indefinitely shelve a resolution calling on the Board of Trustees to cut financial ties with nine weapons manufacturers after several Assembly members expressed concern. Resolution 8: Calling for Divestment from War Weapons Manufacturers followed up on a referendum last spring that saw most undergraduate voters vote for the University to divest from weapons manufacturers arming Israel, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, among others.
Students Celebrate Jewish New Year Centering Hope, Resilience
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, a new season unfolds at Cornell — especially for members of the Jewish community. From Wednesday to Friday, students celebrated Rosh Hashanah, marking the Jewish New Year with meaningful services, festive meals and diverse gatherings. “A fresh start is exactly what we need right now, especially after such a hard year,” said Ezra Galperin ’26, the house manager of the Center for Jewish Living.
SUN EXCLUSIVE: One-on-One With Dan Swanstrom | Part Three: The Future
On Feb. 15, 2024, Sun sports editor Jane McNally and writer Hamna Waseem sat down with newly minted football head coach Dan Swanstrom. The three spoke for an hour about football, life and everything in between. Part Three details Swanstrom’s goals for the program in his inaugural season and beyond. Jane McNally: So, you were talking about how this team has a lot more work to put in –– how did you know that you were the right person for this role and to coach this team together?
SUN EXCLUSIVE: One-On-One with Dan Swanstrom | Part Two: The Philosophy
Football On February 15, 2024, Sun sports editor Jane McNally and writer Hamna Waseem sat down with newly minted football head coach Dan Swanstrom. The three spoke for an hour about football, life and everything in between. The interview was intended to be released just ahead of Swanstrom’s inaugural season with the team. Part Two details Swanstrom’s philosophy –– the fundamentals of his coaching methodology and how that has adapted and changed over the years.
SUN EXCLUSIVE: One-On-One With Dan Swanstrom | Part One: The Early Years
On Feb. 15, 2024, Sun sports editor Jane McNally and staff writer Hamna Waseem sat down with newly minted football head coach Dan Swanstrom. The three spoke for an hour about football, life and everything in between. The interview was intended to be released just ahead of Swanstrom’s inaugural season with the team. Football head coach Dan Swanstrom’s journey began in the heart of Texas, where football is not just a sport, but a way of life.
The Sun’s Male Senior Athlete of the Year: Wrestling’s Vito Arujau
Sports Following in the footsteps of Yianni Diakomihalis ’23 — one of the greatest wrestlers Cornell has ever seen — is a tall task, but senior Vito Arujau not only rose to the challenge but fully embraced it. As a four-time All-American, two-time NCAA champion and a world champion, Arujau stands as one of the most decorated Cornell athletes ever. Vito’s dad, Vougar Arujau, wrestled for the Soviet Union and was a two-time world champion.
Veer Chotrani Becomes First Cornellian Honored With Men’s Squash National Champion Title
Just days after being the first Cornellian to be crowned with the prestigious Skillman Award — the top honor in men’s collegiate squash — fifth-year Veer Chotrani etched his name into Cornell history once more. With unwavering determination and unparalleled skill, Chotrani soared to claim the title of National Champion of men’s squash, becoming the inaugural Cornellian to achieve this accolade.
Women’s Lacrosse Upends Columbia, Gains Undefeated 2-0 Start in Conference Play
Women’s lacrosse (4-1, 2-0 Ivy) clinched a commanding 13-5 victory against Columbia (2-3, 0-2 Ivy) on Saturday afternoon at Schoellkopf Field, fueled by a powerful first-quarter outburst. The match highlighted numerous stand-out athletes who scored multiple goals for their respective teams.
Women’s Hockey Vies for Spot in ECAC Finale, Looks for Victory Against Colgate
After dominating Quinnipiac in the ECAC tournament quarterfinals this past weekend, No. 6 women’s hockey (24-6-1, 17-5-0 ECAC) is set to battle No. 4 Colgate (29-6-1, 18-4-0 ECAC) for ECAC tournament semifinals. The winner of the match will earn an ECAC Hockey Championship duel against the victor of the match between No. 3 Clarkson and No. 7 St. Lawrence. In Cornell’s first test of the season against Colgate on January 12, the then-No.8 Red dropped the contest to the then-No.5 Colgate, 6-3.
Dominant Women’s Hockey Gears Up for ECAC Quarterfinals Against No. 8 Quinnipiac
Coming off its claim of the Ivy League title, the Red is still looking to quell its hunger for victory. “[Winning the Ivy League title] was such a huge accomplishment, and it was one of our goals from the beginning,” said senior goaltender Deanna Fraser. “But that’s over now.
Women’s Hockey Bests Brown and Yale, Wins 16th Ivy League Title
This story will be updated. In a thrilling finale to the regular season, women’s hockey (21-6-1, 16-5-0 ECAC) shut down both Brown (11-14-3, 7-11-3 ECAC) and Yale (15-13-1, 12-9-1 ECAC) to claim its 16th Ivy League title. Cornell opened up the contest against Brown fast and furious, applying pressure on the Bears’ netminder Kaley Doyle.
No.6 Women’s Hockey Prepares for Emotional Senior Send-Off
After splitting a road weekend against two top-10 opponents, the Red (18-6-1, 13-5-0 ECAC) will return to Ithaca to finish its home regular season schedule and celebrate its seniors. On Friday night, the Red will take on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (13-14-3, 5-13-0 ECAC) and then on Saturday afternoon, they will welcome Union (8-20-2, 3-13-2 ECAC) to Lynah. The Red comes into the weekend fourth in the ECAC and sixth in PairWise rankings with just four games left in the regular season.
No. 6 Cornell Women’s Hockey Falls to No. 7 St. Lawrence, Upsets No. 3 Clarkson
“We knew we weren’t gonna walk away with two easy wins,” said sophomore forward Avi Adam, the player responsible for the sole Cornell goal scored on Friday night against the Saints. After dropping its match to St. Lawrence (21-9-0, 14-4-0 ECAC) on Friday evening in a 2-1 loss, the Red (18-6-1, 13-5-0 ECAC) flipped the script the next day with a 3-0 shutout of No. 3 Clarkson (25-3-2, 14-3-1 ECAC).
Women’s Hockey Splits D1 in D.C. Contests
In an impressive display at Medstar Capitals Iceplex in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Nov. 24, Cornell women’s ice hockey (11-2-1, 6-2-0 ECAC) secured a decisive 4-1 victory against the St. Thomas Tommies. With this win, the Red extended its record to 11-2-1, while the Tommies fell to 5-11-0 on the season.
Cornell Volleyball Falls to Columbia, Snapping a 10-Match Losing Streak by the Lions
This past weekend, volleyball handed Columbia its first win in conference play after dropping a five-setter to the Lions in Newman Arena. “They came out aggressive,” said head coach Trudy Vande Berg. “They hadn’t won a match in conference yet, so they had nothing to lose.” The first and second sets were echoes of each other, as they saw 20 tie scores and 10 lead changes combined.
Cornell Volleyball Takes Down Penn, Loses Momentum to Princeton
This past weekend, volleyball (5-11, 3-4 Ivy) hit the road to battle Penn (2-15, 0-7 Ivy) in Philadelphia and then went to face Princeton (9-7, 6-2 Ivy) in New Jersey. Volleyball took down Penn in four sets, but dropped a four setter to Princeton. In the two games, sophomore outside hitters Eliza Konvicka and Nicole Mallus accumulated 35 kills, 11 blocks, 22 kills and five blocks, respectively. In the game against Princeton, freshman outside hitter Jaida Sione had 10 kills and two blocks.
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