A Happy Independence Day to all of our beloved readers. As we reach the unofficial midway mark of our summer vacation, may you continue to enjoy this temporary independence from the approaching days at Cornell, the institutionalism they bring, and the conversation they spur. The Insider is excited to bring you this conversation for another year. Cheers!

It’s interesting to contemplate the Declaration of Independence and also, then remember the Constitution, but sad to think how far we have drifted from those founding principles.