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The Downtown Abbey movie adaptation is a treat for long-time fans with lovely references to the original series. However, the film lacks the appeal to draw in new fans.

Review: Period drama lacks royal touches of original series

By Sarah Diggins, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

“Downton Abbey” captivated audiences after its premiere in the U.S. on PBS in 2011. The never-ending drama in the show surrounded the Crawley family and its domestic servants on the fictional estate...

From left, Kalia Kornegay ’18 and James Rada, associate professor and chair of the Department of Journalism. The documentary they filmed in the Fall of 2017 is now airing on several PBS stations across the country.

MLK documentary made by IC students and faculty airs on PBS

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer January 21, 2019
A documentary created by Ithaca College students and faculty about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. is set to air on PBS stations across the country.
Chrissy Guest, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has been working on her documentary Beyond Ink & Paint for approximately the last five years. The film tells the story of the women who were and are important in the animation industry with the hope of bringing attention to their unappreciated accomplishments.

Professor’s documentary spotlights women in animation

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life & Culture Editor September 2, 2018
“having worked in the broadcast industry for over a decade, I knew firsthand what it was like for women to be behind the scenes,” Guest said.
Cynthia Henderson, professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, began working at Ithaca College in 2000, and she became the first African-American woman to earn tenure at the college in 2007.

Ithaca professor leads social justice workshops at Juilliard

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer September 26, 2017
“The point of those exercises is to teach you what your gut reaction is, so you can learn what your inherent biases are and point them out.”
Students Erin McClory and Kenneth Bradley work alongside James Rada, associate professor in the Department of Journalism.

IC students cover Washington inauguration for PBS

By Samantha Mendiguren, Staff Writer January 25, 2017
“Sometimes you can observe history, or you can experience history, but I think in this case, we were really a part of making history,” Dave said.
Professor Phuong Nguyen sits in his office in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, located in the Center for Health Sciences.

Commentary: Asian American cinema gets outlet in festival

By Phuong Nguyen April 15, 2015
On the week of April 20, Cinemapolis will host the first-ever Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival.

Ithaca College professor contributes editing to Ken Burns’ documentary

By Matthew Radulski, Contributing Writer October 1, 2014
Marlena Grzaslewicz, assistant professor of media arts, sciences and studies, is an Emmy-award winning sound editor who has collaborated with documentarian Ken Burns for more than 20 years. Recently, Grzaslewicz worked as a dialogue editor on Burns' "The Roosevelts: An Intimate Story," airing on PBS.
Sophomore Pat Patnode uses the power cage to do squatting exercises March 24 in the Fitness Center.

Lifting their own weight: Student weightlifters create an athletic community on campus

By Miles Surrey, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2014
Assistant sports editor Miles Surrey explains how five students begin their Saturday exercise routines.

Commentary: NFL’s non-inclusive behavior needs to be flushed away

By Stephen Mosher November 13, 2013

In the week since Richie Incognito’s so-called bullying of his fellow offensive line-mate, Jonathan Martin, bubbled up from the Miami Dolphins’ sewer of a locker room, countless sports journalists...

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