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'A Minecraft Movie' doesn't chicken out from being itself

‘A Minecraft Movie’ doesn’t chicken out from being itself

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie,” directed by Jared Hess, is the film adaptation of the formative video game. The film released April 4 and was highly anticipated despite the trailers receiving backlash from...

Comedy and horror fuse for one 'Hell of a Summer'

Comedy and horror fuse for one ‘Hell of a Summer’

By Brian Murray, Contributing Writer April 9, 2025

The horror genre is no stranger to camp, both in tone and subject matter. In “Hell of a Summer,” the new horror comedy from upstart writer-directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk, a group of summer...

Spring 2025 Arts Edition

Spring 2025 Arts Edition

April 3, 2025
What's inside: stories, makeup toolkit, lookbook and full pdf
From left, Grace Ann Mattair and Sam Zaslow-Braverman are the first and second place winners, respectively, of the David R. Ames Film Award. Their films use kaleidoscopes as the central theme.

David Ames films: from inspiration to the big screen

By Matthew Telyczka, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Each year since 2007, Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications holds the David R. Ames Film Award to recognize student scriptwriters and filmmakers across a range of disciplines. With the...

'Invincible' continues to earn its name in action-packed third season

‘Invincible’ continues to earn its name in action-packed third season

By Will Caron, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Throughout its first two seasons, “Invincible” has proved to be an entertainingly fun, bloody, emotion-packed and subversive take on the superhero genre. Its third season continues that trend while...

From left, Meaghan Burke and Riley Rhoder, student leaders of GNAB community efforts, stand in front of one of the many bookshelves in GNAB's personal closet.

The Graphic Novel Advisory Board returns to ITHACON with rich history

By Gianna Izzo, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Graphic novels are more than just entertainment — they are a gateway to literacy, creativity and diverse storytelling. At this year’s ITHACON on April 5 and 6, students from Ithaca College’s Graphic...

'I Said I Love You First' shows Gomez's renewed love

‘I Said I Love You First’ shows Gomez’s renewed love

By Liam McDermott, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

On March 21, Selena Gomez released her fourth studio album and first in almost five years. The album, “I Said I Love You First,” was made in collaboration with her fiancé, songwriter and producer...

'Snow White' writes past the storybook pages

‘Snow White’ writes past the storybook pages

By Lucia Iandolo, Photo Editor March 27, 2025

“Snow White” premiered in U.S. theaters March 21, reimagining the renowned Disney classic to give Snow White a purpose beyond merely eating a poisoned apple and being woken up by true love’s kiss....

Amanda Rodewald, senior director of Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell, talks at Cinemapolis about the role of birds in conservation efforts.

Pro-Wildlife efforts are taking flight across Ithaca

By Sadie Evans, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Technological innovations like eBird, as well as work done at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are working to tackle climate change through bird conservation in Ithaca. Jake Brenner, Ithaca College Natural...

February Shneck, student employee at the Center for LGBT Education, magnifies trans student's voices with their idea for the annual Trans Visibility Exhibition.

Trans Visibility Exhibition promotes joy and resistance in annual display

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor March 22, 2025

Joy is resistance. That’s the theme of the 2025 annual Trans Art Exhibition at Ithaca College, an exhibit that will take place from 5-7 p.m. March 28 in the Campus Center lobby. The exhibit provides...

'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 “Companion” in January. This action-comedy movie follows Nathan Caine (Quaid) who...

Gaga brings plenty of musical 'Mayhem' with her latest album

Gaga brings plenty of musical ‘Mayhem’ with her latest album

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor March 20, 2025

Fans of Lady Gaga have been patiently waiting for the pop-rock star’s return to writing music and as of March 7, they got it with the release of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem.” Gaga has resurfaced...

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