Face of the Week
[fes ‚ uv ‚ O - wik]
Etymology: This word is related to the Cornell term facetime. If you get a lot of facetime, as in your face is seen repeatedly and is recognizable, you can be deemed "face of the week", meaning you have the most memorable face during a time period of five school days. I heard this term last week, but I really don¼t know too much of it¼s etymology. It was used in passing at frat party, as in "Heath, remember last year when you were face of the week?" It may be strictly a fraternity term or a phrase used by Cornell students in general.
- Jessica Glass

Facetime (noun)
Fas-tim
I. Definition: the art of being seen; showing up somewhere so that you can see and chat with people you know and meet some people you donÌt know
Attested: I first encountered this term last week when I had lunch with a senior here at Cornell. After lunch, I was headed for class, whereas he was headed to Trilogy to show some facetime, although he had already had lunch.
Example: "I think I'll go to that frat party on Friday night to get in some valuable facetime."
Etymology: Although I first heard this term at Cornell, it is probably also used at other college campuses amongst students between the ages of 18 and 22. It was probably shortened from the term "I'll show some face." Instead, "Facetime" provides a concise method of getting across the same concept. It is usually used as a way of making connections or becoming known around campus. For example, a candidate for Student Assembly would probably want to get a lot of general facetime. Also, a male who wants to join a particular fraternity would also want to get a lot of facetime by going to that fraternity's parties. Hence facetime is derived from showing face, and using your time in a clever way.
- Tejal Shah
II. Attested: I first encountered this word while driving home for Rosh Hashanah weekend. A friend of mine, who¼s a senior here, asked me if I eat lunch at Trillium, because, if you do, you get a lot of facetime.
Etymology: This noun refers to having yourself seen around campus by other students. Since a lot of students eat lunch at Trillium, you¼re bound to be seen by many. The result of facetime is being known and recognized around Cornell campus. Facetime is not part of the standard language. This word is obviously derived from the two words that make up its compound structure, face (meaning your appearance) and time (meaning duration), giving you this definition.
- Jessica Glass

Fishbowl (noun)
fi–-bol
Definition: A studying area under Uris Library with glass windows sited near the top of Libe slope.
Attested: I first heard of this term during my first few days in Cornell. While walking up Libe slope, I noticed the neat row of glass windows at the top. Hence I asked one of my Singaporean friends, who is a sophomore, what it was. He pointed out that that was actually a study area, and because of the way it resembles a fishbowl when viewed from outside, it has since been coined the 'fishbowl'.
Example: "Shall we go to the fishbowl today to study for the upcoming Math prelim?"
Etymology: Everyone should know what a fishbowl is, but when used in the context of Cornell, few outside of the University will know its true meaning. The fishbowl is as named because anyone who stands on Libe slope and looks into the glass windows always get the feeling as though they are looking into a fish tank. The fishbowl is one of the most conducive places to do self-study in Cornell. It is quiet, comfortable, and posh-looking. Furthermore, there are discussion rooms for group-study. In conclusion, the fishbowl is 'heaven' for the hardworking students in Cornell.
- Alan Lim Tze Jiat

The 420y (Noun)
fortweni
Definition: The Shortline bus that arrives in the parking lot by the Class of 22' Hall and is destined for New York City
Attested: I first encounter the 420 bus, when I had to go home one weekend for family reasons and was talking to a friend that lived in Class 22' and told me to take the 420.
Example: "Joe was awoken from his sleep when the 420y arrived to bring some Cornell students to New York.
Etymology: The 420y was given its nickname for the simple fact that it arrives at 4:20 am. The bus while very inconvenient for those that live in the Class 22' Hall, it is very convenient for those wanting to go home for a weekend. If they leave at 4:20 am in the morning they are able to have an extra day because they arrive in the city at about 10:00 am and that allots the rest of the day for them to spend with family and friends. The 420y serves as an early alarm clock and as a nuisance as well.
- Stephen Guijarro

Freshman Fifteen (noun)
fresh-min fif-teen
Definition: The extra weight gain (about fifteen pounds) associated with freshman year.
Attested: I first saw this term in the Cornell Daily Sun prior to coming to Cornell.
Example: "My friends and I are going to work out a few times a week so we don't get the freshman fifteen."
Etymology: This is a term that is used by students at many colleges and universities referring to the weight that freshman gain their first year as they get used to late night snacking and being able to eat whatever they want. At Cornell, the actual amount is supposedly more than fifteen pounds because the food is better than that at other colleges. However, it may be less because of the extensive walking on hills that Cornellians do on a daily basis.
- Kathy Voutsinas

Freshmen on the Field Day (noun)
Definition: A Cornell tradition when, at the first home football game, all the freshmen run out onto the football field after the game is finished.
Attested: I first encountered this term last Friday night, the night before Cornell's first home football game of the season, when talking to a sophomore friend of mine and he asked if I was going to run out onto the football field for "freshmen on the field" day.
Example: All the fans that came out to watch Cornell beat Fordham this Saturday cheered as all the freshmen in attendance at the game ran out onto the field.
Etymology: This being a tradition here at Cornell I have no idea when or where the event originated but it is definitely a fun tradition. The title is rather self-explanatory, as the day of the first home football game of the season is when freshmen run on the field. This event gets the freshmen initiated into the Cornell football spirit and it gives the upperclassmen a chance to boo or cheer for their new fellow students as they please.
- Courtney Berman