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Nikki Sutera addresses members from the Ithaca College Student Governance Council. The council spoke with Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs.
SGC discusses feedback to improve orientation for incoming students
By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met Nov. 18 to hear from Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs, about Fall 2024 orientation and plans for Fall 2025 orientation. The SGC provided suggestions on how Keenan could further help new students get acclimated to the college. 
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17. Pictured, sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang moves the ball down field as Red Dragons' sophomore defensive back Anthony Luciano approaches to make the tackle.
Cortland claims the 65th Cortaca Jug through dominant ground game performance
By Rory Mastine and Flynn Hynes
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17.
All senior thesis films of the semester will be screened Dec. 7 at the State Theatre. Some of these films had safety conversations with the Ithaca Police Department.
Fake blood leads to very real conversations about safety protocols
By Sheelagh Doe, Staff Writer
Kevin Conover, a senior cinema and photography major at Ithaca College, embarked on the filming of an especially bloody scene for his senior film thesis titled “What Simon Said.” Numerous fake, blood-covered props were discarded in dumpsters across Ithaca, which spurred a serial killer investigation by the Ithaca Police Department. 
Members of the Ithaca community gathered Nov. 8 to participate in a “Unity Against Facism” rally to discuss what is at stake after the election. President-elect Donald Trump won the electoral and popular vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Community expresses concerns about local issues under Trump administration
By Eamon Corbo and Julian DeLucia
In the wake of the results of the election, many local groups in the city of Ithaca are expressing concerns about the implications of Trump’s second term.
On July 29, the college’s athletics department announced the addition of women’s wrestling to the varsity sport agenda. The team will begin competition in the 2025–26 season and will mark the 14th women’s sport offered on campus.
Newest varsity team expands field of women’s sports
By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
This fall, Ithaca College became the first institution in the Liberty League to take the next step in expanding women’s sports. 
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from students involved in International Club, Open Mic Night and the IC Club Swim team about their organizations’ roles on campus. The SGC also discussed holding a Thanksgiving drive to provide meals to students who will be on campus over the Thanksgiving break.
SGC hears from clubs about engagement and future programming
By Eamon Corbo, Staff writer • November 15, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council invited the executive board members of several student groups on campus to discuss their clubs and what their plans are for the future. 
Junior guard Zoraida Icabalceta defends her opponent during the Bombers' 73–67 loss to St. John Fisher University. The Cardinals excelled at the free-throw line, converting 79% of their 34 attempts.
Free throws fuel St. John Fisher’s 73-67 win over women’s basketball
By Ryan Nieskens, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2024
The St. John Fisher University Cardinals’ relentless march to the free-throw line proved to be the dagger for the Ithaca College women’s basketball team, as the Cardinals cashed in on 79% of their 34 attempts to secure a hard-fought 73-67 victory.
"Red One" has not received much holiday cheer from critics since hitting theaters on Nov. 15.  The film debuted at only $32 million despite a $250 million budget.
Star-studded cast cannot save ‘Red One’
By Tim Anzalone, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2024
“Red One,” released Nov. 15, is Hollywood’s marketing dream. Two of the biggest stars, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, travel around the world with name-brand toys like Hot Wheels. Their mission is to save Santa, who is codenamed RED ONE, and played by another one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, J.K. Simmons. Callum Drift (Johnson) is a member of the North Pole’s Enforcement, Logistics and Fortification team and Santa’s right-hand man. Callum teams up with heartthrob Jack O’Malley (Evans), a deadbeat dad trickster who happens to be a master thief and hacker. 
Editorial: Election Day does not decide our success or downfall
Editorial: Election Day does not decide our success or downfall
By The Ithacan November 13, 2024
No politician, party or policy can save or condemn us. In the wake of election results that may put many of Ithaca College’s community members at risk, we need a reminder that our civic duty does not end or begin with Election Day.
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