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The Cherry Arts produces Saviana Stanescu's play 'Ithaca Fever,' later to be awarded NEA grant funding for its world premiere. Since the grant's termination, The Cherry Arts has been asking for donations to cover the costs of the project.

NEA grant cancellations hit local arts spaces in Ithaca

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • May 15, 2025

In November 2024, The Cherry Arts — a local arts hub in Ithaca whose art spaces host multidisciplinary arts and performances — received an official award letter from the National Endowment of the Arts...

'Sinners' strikes a chord with its strong messaging

‘Sinners’ strikes a chord with its strong messaging

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor • May 2, 2025
Within the last decade, writer-director Ryan Coogler has cast Michael B. Jordan in six of his most significant projects. The dynamic, disruptive duo come back together to make “Sinners” as action-packed as “Creed” and as profound as “Black Panther.” At its heart, the film celebrates Black culture throughout history in an unexpected commentary about white supremacy and its impact on Black communities. 
'Étoile' is on pointe with the dramedy of ballet

‘Étoile’ is on pointe with the dramedy of ballet

By Maya Silveira Scuri, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

“Étoile” — which means star or a ballet company’s principal dancer in French — is Amy Sherman-Palladino’s newest entry into a world of fast-talking, personality-filled characters. The “Gilmore...

From left, Wen-Do self-defense instructor Kristi Taylor demonstrates a move called eagle claw on reporter Haley Meberg. This technique utilizes the pads of your fingers to claw an attacker's eyes.

Wen-Do self-defense class empowers women in Ithaca

By Haley Meberg, Contributing Writer • May 1, 2025

Kristi Taylor, the instructor of Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence program in Ithaca, gave advice I never expected to hear. “If you are ever in danger, scream ‘fire’ instead of ‘help,’” Taylor...

'Until Dawn' adapts its source material poorly

‘Until Dawn’ adapts its source material poorly

By Nolan Sheehan, Co-Life and Culture Editor • April 30, 2025
Attempting to build off of a popular video game with different story direction, “Until Dawn” is an adaptation that fails to follow the blueprint. Directed by David F. Sandberg, this film goes to great lengths to make itself unique in how it presents its horror.
A24's creature feature 'The Legend of Ochi' fails to stay focused

A24’s creature feature ‘The Legend of Ochi’ fails to stay focused

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • April 30, 2025
“The Legend of Ochi” is an incredible visual experience. The cinematography, special effects, sound effects and soundtrack are all awe-inspiring. The plot and dialogue, however, are completely convoluted. So while this movie is well-made, it is not any good.
On April 26, community leaders and Goodwill officials gathered outside of the new retail location in Ithaca to mark its opening. Each participant cut a piece of the blue ribbon in front of a crowd.

Goodwill opening adds to the sustainable thrift scene in Ithaca

By Jackie Vickery, Contributing Writer • April 30, 2025

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes officially opened its first Ithaca location April 25. The new store, located in the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 723 S. Meadow St., became Goodwill’s 13th retail establishment...

'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, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
Created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman and Chris Ord, “Daredevil: 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.
Scircle apartment hosts band shows in their living space, highlighting the diverse array of campus bands.

Final band show of the semester is a full ‘Scircle’ moment for the IC band scene

By Parker Anne Devine, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

Scircle, the apartment affectionately nicknamed by Ithaca College junior roommates Sophia Spring, Alex Blakely, Zoe McCartney, AJ Preston and Sarah Bonner, has hosted three band shows during the 2024-25...

Breakthrough artist delivers on his debut album, 'Malcolm Todd'

Breakthrough artist delivers on his debut album, ‘Malcolm Todd’

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor • April 18, 2025
Almost two years after his launch to fame with the release of his single “Roommates,” Malcolm Todd dropped his first studio album on April 4. Having opened for Omar Apollo and performed in festivals like Governor's Ball and Lollapalooza, Todd has practiced his stage presence despite starting his music career during the pandemic and will be going on tour starting May. With the singles going viral, the small taste of the album set up a good precedent for the rest of the songs.
Bon Iver explores tragedy in 'SABLE, fABLE'

Bon Iver explores tragedy in ‘SABLE, fABLE’

By Nolan Sheehan, Co-Life and Culture Editor • April 17, 2025

Thematically rich and beautifully written, Bon Iver returns to the music world with his first studio album in six years, “SABLE, fABLE.” This two-disc album is a reflective piece where Iver breaks...

A24 brings combat realism with latest military thriller, 'Warfare'

A24 brings combat realism with latest military thriller, ‘Warfare’

By Mila Ventura-Rodriguez, Staff writer • April 17, 2025

“Warfare,” co-directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, is a realistic war movie that appears to capitalize off of A24’s recent success with “Civil War.” It is a cinematic representation of...

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