The Ithacan Online

Songstress to perform earthy folk music at Wildfire Lounge

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:15:17 PST

Singer and songwriter Marissa Nadler is bringing her ethereal folk music to Ithaca’s Wildfire Lounge at 8:30 p.m. tonight. Nadler, who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design for five years, has painted throughout her life, but she found that songwriting is where her passion lies. The Massachusetts-based performer spoke with Contributing Writer Jessie Yuhaniak about her artistic inspiration and views on the music industry.

On-campus barber provides fresh cuts

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:36 PST

As senior Aubrey Manning buzzes away junior Corey Jeffers’ hair, the other members of Brothers 4 Brothers crowd around discussing President Obama and the latest episode of “For the Love of Ray J.”

Sweat it out

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:04:27 PST

Warm temperatures of summer may seem like a distant hope, but every week students like senior Lena Yue come in contact with temperatures reaching 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Students hold 'em at poker tournament fundraiser

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:43:43 PST

The Klingenstein Lounge resembled of a Las Vegas casino on Sunday. Forty-one passionate poker players of different degrees of experience showed up this year sporting sunglasses, baseball caps, iPods and sport jackets in the tradition of famous poker stars.

Fashion craze mixes T-shirts with DNA

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:49 PST

While vintage tops and destroyed denim are a way to dress like no one else, science has found a way to be even more individualistic with fashion. Two recent college graduates are using DNA to make outfits more personal.

The Levon Helm Band captivates audience at The State Theatre

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:56 PST

It is not often that one encounters a legend face to face, but when audience members filed in to see Levon Helm perform at 8 p.m. on March 5 in the State Theatre, they were sure to have that experience.

Irish rock band returns to jam at Castaways

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:33:44 PST

Toronto-based band Enter The Haggis integrates traditional Celtic bagpipes and the fiddle into a diverse combination of rock beats. This ever-evolving fusion of sound is the product of the five-man group’s musical training and unabashedly underground roots. Enter The Haggis will be performing at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Castaways on Inlet Island.
Contributing Writer Jessie Yuhaniak spoke with Brian Buchanan, who sings and plays the fiddle, keyboards and guitar for the band, about its distinct approach to the music scene.

Students find relaxation in Ecstatic Dance class

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:41 PST

Thunderous music begins to fill the room, and the dance floor awakens with an eclectic mix of arms, hips and bodies swaying to a new beat. Entirely self-assured, these dancers shed life’s hassles and anxieties and embrace one of nature’s best and most ancient stress-releases: dance.

A night in the life: Mix in the madness

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:27:04 PST

While some students stumble home after a Friday or Saturday night out, others are working into the early hours of the weekend. In the second installment of the “A Night in the Life” series, Assistant Accent Editor Whitney Faber explores what it’s like to spin the latest hip-hop and dance beats at Moonshadow Tavern on Saturday nights.
As heavy bass beats pulse through the stage and into his sneakers, senior Peter Bolanis focuses on the controls on his laptop and the shifting lights on his mixing board — he’s ready to make his crowd sweat.

Read btwn the lines

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:23:19 PST

Ask senior Gabby Owens if she has any quirky mannerisms, and she will most likely say, “Probz.”
Pay attention as she gets sidetracked in conversation and says, “B-T-dubz.”
Listen as she ends the discussion with “PTFO” (Peace the f--k out), and witness a completely new language — abbreviations.

Senior gets experience at local internship

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:23:09 PST

Ask college students what one of their goals is while at school, and they will most likely cite attaining an internship as a major priority. Senior Dan Hirsch, a video production major, realized that an internship would make a nice transition from college life to the real world.

A night in the life: Late-night cravings

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

While some students stumble home after a Friday or Saturday night out, others are working into the early hours of the weekend. Contributing Writer Brittany Gilpin discovers what it’s like to work the counter at
Sammy’s Pizzeria at 1 a.m.

Local musician finds his rhythm in community

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Before Johnny Russo ever fell in love with a woman, music stole his heart. Growing up in Geneva, N.Y., Russo picked up the trombone at age 6 and was smitten by age 11.

Theater students to act out French novel

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Ithaca College’s upcoming production will be the regional premiere of “The Little Prince” and the first time an adult female performer has been cast at the college as the Little Prince, which is usually played by a young boy.

ICTV celebrates first nomination for best college narrative series

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

For the first time at Ithaca College, a narrative show is nominated for a college Emmy.

Freshman singers discover harmony

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

From their contemporary repertoire to their fun antics and showmanship, the Chorder Notes, Ithaca College’s own barbershop quartet, are a far cry from iconic 1940s red-striped shirts and stuffy style.

Author to teach art of style

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Jennifer Egan, National Book Award Finalist for her novel “Look at Me” and a prolific fiction writer, will give a reading at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Klingenstein Lounge at Ithaca College. She is the first speaker as part of the Department of Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writers series. Her latest novel, “A Visit From the Goon Squad,” will be published in June of this year. Her work has also appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s and numerous literary magazines. Egan has been described as “a refreshingly unclassifiable novelist” by the New York Times Book Review. Contributing Writer Quinton Saxby spoke with Egan regarding her style of writing, her reading habits and what she feels is the most effective way to teach writing.

New York City star's visit to be rescheduled

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:56:46 PST

Olympia Dukakis's scheduled visit to Ithaca College will be postponed because of a severe weather warning in the area.

Local business succeeds in serving Ithaca niche

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Images on the wall depict an array of nature scenes from bluebirds in a tree to robins in a field. Other works are abstract, using a variety colors and patterns. But the art that adorns these walls are not paintings. They are quilts.

Live performance to get funky

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Combining the vibes of funk music with the intensity of hip-hop and spoken-word poetry, Syracuse-based group Sophistafunk specializes in cross-genre music. The three-man group features vocals from Jack Brown, drums by Emanuel Washington, and keyboard, bass and backup vocals by Adam Gold. Sophistafunk will be performing at 9 p.m. tomorrow at Castaways on Inlet Island and on March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Wildfire Lounge on The Commons. Staff Writer Evan Johnson spoke with Brown about the band’s love for hip-hop and its upcoming performances.