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Sophomore Katrina Hardy, an environmental science major, is studying wildlife conservation in the Okavango Delta in Botswana with the Round River Conservation Studies program.
Q&A: Sophomore Katrina Hardy studies wildlife conservation in Botswana
By Jacob Gelman, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025
Sophomore Katrina Hardy, an environmental science major at Ithaca College, traveled to Botswana on Feb. 10 through the Round River Conservation Studies program. She is studying wildlife conservation, which extends to all herbivore species, opportunistic predators, elephants and birds in Botswana. 
Sophomore biology major Ava Remoll said NIH funding helps the college support events where students can get experience in scientific work like the Department of Biology’s annual undergraduate research conference.
Faculty and student researchers reflect on federal scientific research cuts
By Angel Pandey, Contributing Writer
Driven by federal efforts to reduce government spending, cuts to federal research funding from the National Institute of Health and for the National Science Foundation have impacted faculty and student researchers. Some researchers at Ithaca College said this could limit opportunities for practical research, disrupt ongoing projects and potentially discourage future scientists from entering the field.
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met March 17 to discuss the college’s financial future with Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration.
SGC hears about college’s financial future and DOE investigation
By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met March 17 to discuss the college’s financial future with Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.
IC among six schools under investigation for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships
By Eamon Corbo and Kaeleigh Banda
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.
TCAT union bus drivers and mechanics approve strike authorization
By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.
Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.
Ithaca City School District under investigation for diversity event
By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • March 5, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration, which has led to threats of federal funding cuts and restricted programming for educational institutions across the United States. The Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at Higgins Stadium March 19. Sophomore midfield Ethan Adrid prepares to pass the ball.
Men’s lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout
By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team extended its home winning streak to five games, dismantling the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 25-6 March 19. This was the teams’ first matchup since 1980, when the Bombers won 23-11. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino had the best game in his career as a Bomber, scoring a career-high ten points for the Bombers. 
'Novocaine' bends the action genre with dynamic characters
‘Novocaine’ bends the action genre with dynamic characters
By Shelby Riley-Cherubin, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025

“Novocaine” welcomes Jack Quaid back to the screens after an outstanding performance in his most recent movie
Queer art has shaped the world and how we see it
Queer art has shaped the world and how we see it
By The Ithacan March 21, 2025
During the Harlem Renaissance, queer Black artists and writers helped shape American culture, even as they faced persecution from the very same government that was supposed to protect them. Decades later,
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