Reading time: about 0 minutesIt’s playoff time in Ithaca! Men’s hockey is opening its ECAC tournament defense by hosting rival Harvard at Lynah Rink, while men’s basketball takes on Yale in the first game of Ivy Madness. Test your knowledge of the stats and stories behind this weekend’s Cornell Athletics matchups. Then, check out The Sun’s weekend previews to learn more. Eli Fastiff Eli Fastiff is a senior editor on the 143rd editorial board and a member of the class of 2026 in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Lines are long throughout voting day as ballots are processed through Belmont’s new voting machines, but crowds were cordial and happy. Voter turnout was around 900 registered voters. (Katlyn Proctor/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

American universities have absorbed society’s obsession with what is profitable over what is valuable. There are no grades to chase, only detailed feedback and Socratic dialogue that pushes students toward better argumentation. In many American universities, the incentives point in a very different direction. Leading American universities charge over $100,000 in tuition annually, as graduates sink deeper into spiraling debt. American universities need smaller discussion groups and curricula that build in more time for reading primary texts.

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Prior to this comment, Wenders had also said: “Movies can change the world” but “not in a political way. Of course, Wenders’ take seems to ignore the plethora of explicitly political filmmakers that exist. What does he make of François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard leading a shutdown of the Cannes Film Festival in May of 1968, for example? Why is it “every film is political” until the jury is asked about Palestine, and then suddenly filmmakers should not be political? Wenders’ comments feel particularly ridiculous when he has praised past political actions the Berlinale has taken (such as disinviting far-right politicians).

We need to care about art before we can expect those with more money, more influence or more power to do so. Art conveys human experience, and, in a way, art has become the human experience. The Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community. Arts & Culture wants to hear what you have to say about the arts, our cultural moment and our creative community at large. We welcome guest pieces for our guest column, Be Our Guest.

File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 13, 2026 9BSS) - Five Bangladeshi migrant workers were killed and two others seriously injured in a fire that broke out early Thursday on Dhigurah Island in the Maldives, the Bangladesh High Commission in Malé said. The deceased were identified as Taj Uddin Islam, Md Sadar Ali, Md Robin Molla, Shafiqul Islam and Md Nurnabi Sarkar. According to the Bangladesh High Commission, two other Bangladeshi workers—Jamal Uddin and Saddam Hossain—sustained serious injuries in the incident. The High Commission said it is closely monitoring the situation and has taken necessary steps to facilitate the early repatriation of the bodies of the deceased to Bangladesh. Diplomatic officials are also maintaining contact with the relevant authorities in the Maldives regarding the incident.

Four workers have burned when a circuit breaker exploded at the Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort early on Friday. The incident occurred during routine air-conditioner servicing, when the circuit breaker suddenly exploded, leaving the workers injured. The victims were identified by their single names as Mansur, 32, Mahin, 17, Abdul Matin, 67, and Abdul Jalil, 67. According to Shawon, Mansur suffered burns to about 21 percent of his body and is in critical condition. Matin and Mahin sustained burns to around 5 percent of their bodies, while Jalil suffered burns to about 8 percent.

Corsicana, TX (75110)TodaySun and a few passing clouds. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..TonightPartly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low near 65F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh produced a dismal batting performance to suffer a 128-run defeat to Pakistan via the DLS method in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. For Pakistan, Haris Rauf and Sadaqat claimed three wickets each, while captain Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with figures of 2-22. The strong opening raised hopes of Pakistan posting a 300-plus total, but Bangladesh bowlers fought back in the middle overs to regain some control. However, Salman Agha later found his rhythm, scoring 64 off 62 balls to guide Pakistan to a competitive total. Rishad was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with 3-56 in nine overs, while Mehidy claimed 2-34 from his 10 overs.

Govt to prefer merit over lobbying in all aspects: FakhrulLocal Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File PhotoDHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the government will prioritize merit over recommendations or lobbying in all aspects of employment. Fakhrul, also the Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), made the remarks while addressing an iftar programme of the Thakurgaon Zilla Samity at the Krishibid Institute Auditorium in Farmgate this afternoon. He acknowledged that lobbying is sometimes unavoidable for postings, but emphasized that it should not be given the highest priority. Thakurgaon Zilla Samity members, along with political and social figures, attended the programme.

Photo : BSSCHANDPUR, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon today said there will be no relaxation of educational qualifications in selecting managing committee members of educational institutions under the new policy. "There is no question of relaxing the educational requirements. The minister said the verification process will ensure that the selected members are suitably educated, socially responsible and committed to education. He added that although many educationists have made significant contributions, the inclusion of diploma engineers who have not completed graduation is under discussion. The function was chaired by Kachua Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmudul Hasan and moderated by academic supervisor Sohel Rana.

File PhotoDHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - A special Qatar Airways flight today brought back 430 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Qatar after flight suspensions triggered by the recent Iran-Israel conflict disrupted air travel across the Middle East. The special flight landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at 7:10pm, airport's Executive Director Group Captain Ragib Samad told BSS. "Since they were unable to return due to the suspension of flights, the Bangladesh government, in coordination with the Qatari authorities, arranged this special flight to bring them home safely," he added. The move came amid continued disruptions to air travel following the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East after the escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel. Airport authorities said that more than 390 flights have been cancelled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport since February 28 due to the ongoing crisis affecting regional air routes.

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Reading time: about 5 minutesI don’t know about you, but I have been feeling the weight of a mid-semester slump. You don’t need perfect grades. As my roommate likes to say, I’m a girl who’s going to be okay. Sometimes, it just feels good to have people show up for you in your own space (even if enticed with refreshments). I love reading her recommendations and sharing our excitement for the characters and plots.