The Cornell Review is an independent campus newspaper at Cornell University. Founded in 1984, the Review has a proud history of defending conservative values and providing commentary on both local and national politics. Our staff consists of talented students dedicated to confronting various challenges facing our nation, asking serious questions, and promoting freedom of speech. We are committed to providing the Cornell community with fair journalism and enlightening analysis.
The Cornell Review is a registered student organization of Cornell University
Originally published as a bi-weekly paper, today’s Review operates mostly online, with print editions released twice a semester. In recent years, the Review has shifted away from national politics, focusing primarily on Cornell-specific news and analysis. The Review is a home to opinions not often heard on campus, and welcomes writing from across the political spectrum, though the editorial board remains staunchly conservative.
Recently, the Review has criticized Cornell’s Covid-19 restrictions, anti-racism drives, and DEI efforts, fact-checked numerous Cornell officials and organizations, ridiculed Cornell’s use of guilt by association and group punishment (particularly against the fraternities), and fought the suppression of speech and ideological conformity on campus. We’ve conducted numerous investigations into subjects like Student Assembly corruption, how sustainability efforts affect Cornell’s electric reliability, woke art installations on the arts quad, and the accessibility of Cornell’s recreational facilities. The Review has also covered local politics and issues, addressed concerning trends in shared governance, and documented a series of moves by the University Assembly.
The Review has been featured on The New York Times, Fox News, National Review, Huffington Post, Breitbart, The Blaze, The Daily Caller and Campus Reform. Notable Review alumni include right-wing pundit Ann Coulter, Jamie Weinstein, a Senior Editor on The Daily Caller, and Kenneth K. Lee, a United States Circuit Judge.
The views expressed in The Cornell Review do not necessarily reflect the views of Cornell University. The Cornell Review is an independent student organization.