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Eisenstadt has been working as a journalist since she received her degree in print journalism from Ithaca College.
Q&A: Marnie Eisenstadt ’97 wins 2025 Bill Carey Award for Journalist of the Year
By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • April 24, 2025
Eisenstadt has been working as a journalist since she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in print media from IC. She will be honored at the SPC Awards on May 3.
President La Jerne Cornish joined with over 150 higher education institutions across the country to co-sign a statement, titled “A Call for Constructive Engagement,”It condemns the Trump administration’s, “unprecedented government overreach and political interference,” in U.S. higher education.
President Cornish co-signs statement against “government intrusion” on higher education
By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor
President La Jerne Cornish joined with over 150 higher education institutions across the country to co-sign a statement April 22 against President Donald Trump and his administration’s attacks on higher education. This is the largest sign that educational institutions are creating an allied front against the Trump administration, according to the Guardian.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County hosted its second annual Earth Day Festival on The Commons. The purpose of the event is to celebrate Earth Day while spreading awareness about sustainability practices, climate change and what the Ithaca community can do to care for the environment.
Photo Essay: Ithaca community comes together at second annual Earth Day Festival
By Lucia Iandolo, Photo Editor
On April 19, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County hosted its second annual Earth Day Festival on The Commons. The purpose of the event is to celebrate Earth Day while spreading awareness about sustainability practices, climate change and what the Ithaca community can do to care for the environment. 
The “Hands Off Higher Ed!” rally was part of the National Day of Action for Higher Education organized by the Coalition for Action in Higher Education. There were 192 events scheduled across the United States on college and university campuses to support the day of action.
Cornell rally speaks out against federal funding cuts for the National Day of Action for Higher Education
By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor
On April 17, about 500 people gathered at Cornell University’s Ho Plaza for the “Hands Off Higher Ed!” rally.
From left, part-time ASL lecturers Jim Meyers, Lisa Witchey and Kip Opperman will be laid off after Fall 2025 because Ithaca College is putting the Deaf studies minor on administrative pause.
Deaf studies minor to be cut after Fall 2025
By Sheelagh Doe, Co-Life and Culture Editor
Ithaca College’s Deaf studies minor has been put on an administrative pause and is currently not accepting more students for the foreseeable future. The three ASL professors at the college are being laid off after the Fall 2025 semester.
SGC heard from David Weil, vice president and chief analytics officer, and Casey Kendall, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president of applications and infrastructure about upcoming technological developments on campus.
SGC discusses technological developments at IC
By Aela Shaw, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met April 21 with members of the Office of Information Technologies and Analytics to discuss new and upcoming technological developments on campus. 
College Briefs 4/18
April 18, 2025
Junior Cate Murray transferred to Ithaca College from Division I Colgate University ahead of the 2024-2025 academic school year. So far, Murray is not only filling up the box score for the softball team, but she has also been able to work on her passion of media through the Sports Media major and IC Creative Media Team.
Division-I transfer finds her place on and off the diamond at IC
By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
For many athletes, getting into a Division I program means they have made it. They gain access to cutting edge facilities, experienced coaches and a path to the pros. For junior softball player Cate Murray, D-I was not the right fit.
'Daredevil: Born Again' is a return to form for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is a return to form for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Will Caron April 25, 2025
Created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman and Chris Ord, “Born Again” holds to the heart of the original Netflix series, of which this show is a direct continuation of. The season sees the return of Charlie Cox as Matthew Murdock/Daredevil, the now retired vigilante and full-time lawyer, following a tragedy that changes his life forever.
Holocaust survivors stories teach important lessons
Holocaust survivors stories teach important lessons
By The Ithacan April 25, 2025
This week, students from Ithaca College were preparing to attend a powerful event: an in-person talk with a Holocaust survivor. But, just days before the visit, the speaker, Judy Altmann, fell ill and was hospitalized. The event was cancelled.

This was a stark reminder of something that we rarely
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