The Ithacan Online

Festive season

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:51 PST

Musefest, Ithaca Festival and Grassroots

International greatness

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:40:45 PST

Senior Ithacapella president Christopher Rossi has been performing with the group since he was a freshman. The group placed fourth in the world in the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella, held last month at New York’s Lincoln Center. Assistant Accent Editor Patrick Doyle spoke to Rossi about the group’s performance.

New major takes video games to the next level

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:34:54 PST

Helicopters are flying overhead. Explosions from grenades can be heard in the distance. Soldiers gather in a fort and engage in battle against the enemy. Bullets blaze through the wind and hit their targets effortlessly. The battle ends and the good guys are left standing. Then the credits begin to roll and the professor turns on the light.

Concert proceeds to go to downtown music charity

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:01:42 PST

Since most budgets for student organizations don’t roll over with the academic year, the Bureau of Concerts knew it had to spend the money earned from its two nearly sold-out shows this year — or lose it. Enter Say Anything, Jedi Mind Tricks and Emerson B, the line up for this Sunday’s $5 show.

Jazz man

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:58:34 PST

He’s coaching her above the groove of a steady bass line, watching as her fingers struggle to hit the changing chords he calls out to her.

Revision to amplify at Castaways album release show

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:27:02 PST

Before playing shows, the members of Revision load gear into their van at their
Ithaca home. Then they head to the nearest restaurant, where they fill up their van — with vegetable oil.

Reel Big Fish hits town

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:05:47 PST

Reel Big Fish has been on the scene since the early 1990s. With only a few original members left, the ska staples are still going strong. Accent Editor Jamie Saine spoke to trumpet player John Christianson about the band’s roots and its future after Jive records.

Ithaca College’s first Mr. Ithaca hits the music scene

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:53 PST

Though he graduated with a philosophy degree, Paul Canetti ’05 always knew he waned to be a musician.

Haynes to bring jam and reggae to State Theatre

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:24:11 PST

Warren Haynes’ résumé reads like a classic rock fan’s dream: He has been a member of The Allman Brothers Band since the group reunited in 1989 and also fronts his own group, Gov’t Mule. In 2004 he stepped into Jerry Garcia’s spot when the remaining members of The Grateful Dead toured. Assistant Accent Editor Patrick Doyle spoke to Haynes about his career.

Competition draws breakdancers from around state

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:30:34 PST

A group of dancers move to electronic beats on the wooden floor of the dance studio in the Fitness Center. One, in a beanie, practices extending his legs toward the ceiling and supporting his body with one arm and freezing in position.

Bringing animation to life

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:21:51 PST

It’s the middle of a cold winter afternoon in Ithaca, and the Moving Box executives are getting dirty.

Dylan tangled up in films at Cornell series

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:47:17 PST

Bob Dylan’s songs are full of film references, from “Brownsville Girl” to “Desolation Row.” So it’s no surprise the singer has put himself on the big screen a few times throughout his 45-year career. Cornell Cinema is showcasing “Bob Dylan: On Screen,” a Dylan film festival.

Young voices

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:39:10 PST

Hundreds of high school students descended on South Hill last weekend for a prospective student Ithaca Today event. But 180 of them weren’t here to tour campus — they were in the James J. Whalen Center for Music learning an intricate gospel music show with less than 48 hours to perfect the performance.

Hard-working Slackers

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:22:07 PST

The Slackers have been together for 18 years and have released even more CDs. With a new album coming out this month, the New York City-based group is heading up to the Finger Lakes region to play at Castaways. Assistant News Editor Elizabeth Sile spoke with bassist Marcus Geard about what inspires the band and what has kept the group together all this time.

Theater troupe brings together students from both hills

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:18:37 PST

“Don’t feed the plants” — a cautionary phrase that might not strike much fear into a person, green-thumb inclined or not. But if that particular breed of plant happens to have teeth, a taste for blood and an enthusiastic zeal for taking over the world, they are wise words indeed. The Melodramatics Theatre Company has taken on a classic musical comedy tackling just those issues with its production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” opening this week at Cornell University.

Fashion show launches line and welcomes students

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:31:54 PST

Ithaca College junior Tatiana Sy has been designing her own clothing all her life, but she said she never seriously considered designing for others, let alone launching her own line of fashion. That is, until junior Biana Lee Forseca approached Sy about designing pieces for the annual student run fashion show, Capture the Dream.

Decorating Downtown

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:21:02 PST

A multicolor skull hangs on the wall, watching as people sip coffee and munch bagels. Tranquil landscapes soothe anxious patients waiting to see a doctor.
Geography proofs were replaced by colorful paintings to amuse library patrons at Cornell University.

Rustic Overtones return

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:38:30 PST

The Maine-based Rustic Overtones formed in the early 1990s and enjoyed a wave of success throughout the decade. The seven-piece group recently reunited
after breaking up in 2002 and will bring its horn-fueled sound to The Haunt tomorrow. Staff Writer Byard Duncan spoke to lead singer Dave Gutter about the band’s long history and more recent news.

Dancers will grace stage for first time in four years

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:13:42 PST

Since early February, students, choreographers and faculty have gathered six nights a week in Dillingham Center to practice for this year’s dance concert, “Dance: No Translation Needed.”

Documentary class aims to get Ithaca thinking

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:58:39 PST

Split into teams of two and three and armed with clipboards, surveys and camera equipment, students hit the streets of Ithaca to determine “Ithaca’s Most Wanted Documentary.”