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From left Miller Adams (Mason Thames) and Clara Grant (Makenna Grace) in "Regretting You."

‘Regretting you’ is a movie you will regret seeing

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025
“Regretting You,” based on the bestselling romance novel by Colleen Hoover, arrived in theaters Oct. 24 to the anticipation of many of Hoover’s fans.
Jeremy Allen White sits with a guitar in a chair by a floor to ceiling window looking out on a lake.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ hits most of its notes

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
Biopics have been a common genre in the world of Hollywood over the past few years. The trend now continues with “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” which was released on Oct. 24. Director Scott Cooper created a successful movie sharing the intimate aspects of songwriting aside from certain downfalls in timing.
From left Philip and Karen Viola showcase their art from their home studio.

Ithaca Art Trail opens artist’s studios to the community

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025
On Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19, the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County had its 27th annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail.
Participants of the IC Runs Purple 5k Run + Walk sprint through Ithaca in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Ithaca runs for funds in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Haley Meberg, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2025
On the brisk autumn morning of Oct. 18, the Ithaca College Community laced up its sneakers near the natural lands by Terrace 13 in the largest crowd yet for the annual IC Runs Purple 5k Run + Walk, hosted by the Office of Public Safety. 
Stephen St. Francis Decky, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, publishes his new book just in time for Halloween.

Q&A: Stephen St. Francis Decky reanimates horror with his first novel

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • October 25, 2025
Despite having written since the age of 12, the realm of published literature was relatively unexplored for Decky until his debut novel, “Werewolf Movie,” which was published Oct. 21 by Frayed Edge Press.
Kevin Parker, known by his stage name Tame Impala, releases fifth album on Oct. 17.

‘Deadbeat’ is an album of self-exploration for Tame Impala

By Jordan Kahn, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2025
Australian musician Kevin Parker released his fifth studio album, “Deadbeat”, under his stage name Tame Impala on Oct. 17.
From left George Gibbs, played by Kaden Hawkins and Rebecca Gibbs, played by Leah Taylor in Ithaca College's Center for Theater and Dance opening production of 'Our Town.'

‘Our Town’ captures the mind but keeps the heart at an arm’s length

By Andrew Poma, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2025
The Center for Theater and Dance Productions at Ithaca College opened its proper mainstage season with “Our Town."
From left, Aziz Ansari and Keanu Reeves as Arj and angel Gabriel in "Good Fortune" stand facing each other in a parking lot.

Ansari’s latest film needs more than ‘Good Fortune’

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025
It is hard to understate how difficult it is to create a movie in which Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen share screen time and manage to sound exactly the same. Through some uninspired choices in the writing and directorial departments from Aziz Ansari, “Good Fortune” unfurled its angelic wings Oct. 17, only to find they were too small to handle the weight of its own expectations.
Alma Imhoff (Julia Roberts) and Maggie Resnick (Ayo Edebiri) in crime drama 'After the Hunt.'

‘After the Hunt’ fails to answer its own questions

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025
What does it mean to be accused? What does it mean to be believed? Do people ever get the consequences they deserve? These are a few questions that “After the Hunt,” released Oct. 10, tries and fails to answer.
The Hangar Theatre is a historic building located at 801 Taughannock Blvd. and brings theatre performances and education to the Tompkins County community.

The Hangar Theatre receives $250,000 in state funding

By Eva Leon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • October 17, 2025
On Oct. 16, New York state Senator Lea Webb presented $250,000 in state funding for The Hangar Theatre Company. 
From left, junior Martina Brinkley Flores is a part of Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble and junior Marian Sanchez belongs to Lambda Pi Chi at Cornell.

IC students of color collaborate with Cornell communities

By Mila Ventura-Rodriguez, Staff writer • October 16, 2025

With 12 BIPOC-oriented organizations on the Ithaca College campus to serve a population of 1,260 students of color, IC students are finding community beyond campus. From attending parties like the Cornell...

Five Ithaca College students share their experience on a night out on The Commons between popular picks Moonies Bar and Nightclub and Lot 10.

Is chasing a night out in Ithaca worth the shot?

By Ryan Johnson, Senior Writer • October 16, 2025
As fewer people are going out and there are only a couple of bars on the commons that are less likely to catch fake IDs, I wondered what kept students going to the bars. On Sept. 26, I decided to see for myself what a night out in Ithaca looked like from the perspective of five 20-year-old Ithaca College roommates who do not shy away from a night out.
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