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Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) are all high-performing and entangled tennis players in Luca Guadagnino’s newest film, “Challengers.”

‘Challengers’ volleys with a true erotic triangle

By Mariana Contreras, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • May 1, 2024
When it comes to desire, passion and lustfulness, Luca Guadagnino is an expert at capturing it — the excitement, the thrill and even the shame of it all. He has proven himself capable of seducing the audience through his depictions of sensible and, at times, out of the box erotisms. It’s no surprise then when Guadadino and novelist-playwright Justin Kuritzkes take tennis, one of the most erotic sports, and craft a restlessly sexy, infuriating film in “Challengers.” Since its release April 26, “Challengers” has become No.1 in the box office with a domestic gross of $15 million. 

Explore the 47th annual ITHACON

By Nathan Glasser, Abigail Singer, and Hunter Holmes • May 1, 2024

Reporter Nathan Glasser explored the 47th annual ITHCACON on Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Barbara Adams, associate professor in the Department of Writing, has been a faculty member at Ithaca College for over 50 years, having served as a teacher. adviser and innovative writer.

Barbara Adams retires after 50 years of inspiration

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Year In Review Editor • May 1, 2024
There have been 10 presidents at Ithaca College since its start as a music conservatory, all of whom have led the college through periods of great change. Barbara Adams, associate professor in the Department of Writing, has been employed at the college for six of those 10 presidents. Now, as the college’s longest-serving faculty member with over 50 years of teaching, advising and innovating what it means to be a writer, Adams is retiring.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County hosted their 4-H Duck Race for the first time since 2019, where Ithaca residents could watch 3,000 ducks race down the Cascadilla Creek falls. Prizes were given to the ducks that finished first and last place in the race.

Rubber ducks paddle to fund Ithaca 4-H

By Lucia Iandolo and Mei Dennison • May 1, 2024
For the first time since 2019, the 4-H Duck Race was back and in person April 28 in Ithaca. Community members of all ages engaged in the fun at the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), where different tables from local businesses and organizations were able to sell products. The launch of the duck race took place at Cascadilla Creek falls. 
Award-winning saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, and sophomore Grace Gonoud duet on alto saxophones during Tarantinos visit to Ithaca College on April 27.

Award-winning saxophonist grooves at Ford Hall

By Georgie Gassaro and Vivian Rose • May 1, 2024
The 2023–24 David P. ’60 and Susan W. Wohluester Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest welcomed award-winning jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino for her second guest performance April 27. It is not often that a guest performer returns for a second time. Tarantino’s return is a reflection of her extremely impressive career as a musician. 
St. Vincent’s seventh studio album, “All Born Screaming,” features contributions from Dave Grohl, Cate Le Bon, Josh Freese, David Ralicke and many more.

Famous features on St. Vincent’s newest album

By Sammie Macaranas, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
On April 26, Annie Clark, more widely known as St. Vincent, released her seventh studio album, “All Born Screaming.” The musician has made a name for herself since leaving alternative indie artist Sufjan Stevens’ touring band in 2006. The multi-talented artist took a new step with this album, making it her debut as a producer. Clark’s musical abilities are once again put on display as she plays the electric piano, bass, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals and more. 
Lord Yoshii Toranaga is played by Hiroyuki Sanada in the most recent FX series, Shōgun.

True dedication to historical and cultural accuracy shown in ‘Shōgun’

By Ray Milburn, Video Editor • April 29, 2024
During the era of “peak TV,” FX had a problem. A 2015 Variety report criticized FX for its lack of diversity in the director’s chair. In response, CEO John Landgraf adjusted the network’s efforts to represent women and people of color in their TV series. Soon after, “Atlanta” debuted on FX, earning its network 26 Emmy nominations and seven statuettes during its four-season run.
Alex Pettyfer, Alan Ritchson, Henry Cavill, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Henry Goldin all join forces in Guy Ritchies newest spy-drama.

Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Many Action Hiding Weak Characters

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
When it comes to Guy Ritchie, one can only expect the most outlandish, over-the-top action centerpiece to arrive at theaters with explosive flare. Supported by an incredible cast that is fronted by Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a film that plays to its director’s strengths every chance it gets.
Abigail (Alisha Weir) seeks revenge on her kidnappers in the most recent vampire horror comedy, Abigail.

Directors of ‘Abigail’ craft a delightfully devilish dance of horror

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
In an era where movie critiques and visual essays analyze every frame of a film, artistry is often the priority. While creative in its own right, “Abigail” is a film that focuses on fun — and the watching experience is significantly better for it. The slightly comedic vampire horror/thriller movie was first released April 19. 
Joe Peeler, co-director of Bad Press, and lead star and reporter, Angel Ellis, discuss the making of the film including the messaging and making.

Freedom of press shown taken for granted in ‘Bad Press’

By Matt Minton, Senior Writer • April 28, 2024
Freedom of the press is an essential part of the U.S. Constitution and of any newsroom, allowing journalists to freely critique institutions and expose important issues to keep the world at large informed. However, the 2023 Sundance U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award Winner for Freedom of Expression provides a gateway to understanding how easily people can take that right for granted.
Pearl Jam and producer Andrew Watt join forces to bring a modern grunge in Dark Matter.

Pearl Jam’s sonic evolution as it fusions grit and grace in ‘Dark Matter’

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • April 25, 2024
Despite critical appeal never being lost for grunge icon Pearl Jam, 2020’s “Gigaton” was a commercial disappointment, becoming the band’s first album since 2002’s “Riot Act” to not chart at No. 2 or higher in the United States. Seeing this, the band decided to bring on GRAMMY award-winning producer Andrew Watt to help infuse modern magic into the band. This resulted in Pearl Jam’s 12th studio album “Dark Matter” which was released April 19. While the hard guitars and Vedder’s unique vocals are still present, Watt’s history of producing for pop stars is shown through the tendency to opt for more light instrumental starts.
Bill Turner, founder of the first ITHACON, and Ed Catto, instructor of the ITHACON course in the School of Business, hold the 2024 ITHACON pamphlet.

ITHACON ’47 brings a diverse array of experiences to students and fans

By Taylor Borash, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
Over the weekend of April 27 and 28, Ithaca College is putting its own spin on comic conventions with ITHACON 47, a two-day event that takes convention staples, such as cartoon screenings and panels featuring comic book creators, and gives them a local feel.
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