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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. 
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.
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.
The New Voices Festival is set to take place from April 24 to 26, hosted by Ithaca College for over 10 years, planned and coordinated by the writing department.

All voices to be heard at New Voices Literary Festival

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor • April 18, 2024
Seven newly published authors will read excerpts of their stories for Buffalo Street Books on April 24. This is a part of the Ithaca College writing department’s annual New Voices Festival, which has been occurring for over 10 years. The festival is being held from April 24 to April 26 and places an emphasis on platforming women and writers of color. 
KATALYST K-Pop had their showcase titled “OUR WORLD EP.2: BANDIT” on April 12 in Emerson Suites, featuring 19 different dance numbers of the 23 that evening.

KATALYST K-Pop sparkles with rhythm and style

By Maria-Angelica Christakis, Contributing Writer • April 17, 2024
An electrifying atmosphere took over the stage as all 17 members of KATALYST took part in their opening number, “Bouncy (K-Hot Chili Peppers)” by boy group ATEEZ. Even for those who weren’t devoted K-pop fans, KATALYST K-Pop was able to capture the audience’s attention with their lively production and eye-catching performances.
Juniors Jaime von Bartheld and Julia Freitor, first-year students Nicki Meskos and Gabby Patino, and senior Kaylee Maietta during one of their planning meetings for The Park Convention.

Park Promotions plans its very first Park Convention

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Investigative Editor • April 17, 2024
A new exhibition experience is coming to Ithaca College. The Park Convention, hosted by Park Promotions, will showcase student work from across the Roy H. Park School of Communications’ 10 majors and nine minors. The inaugural Park Convention will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. April 19 on the third floor of Park Hall.
FLEFF is one of the worlds longest-running environmental film festivals having gone on for more than 15 years.

The 27th annual FLEFF reflects on turbulence and change in our communities and the world

By Makai Yllanes, Assistant Video Editor • April 12, 2024
The 27th annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) runs from April 1 through April 14. This year's special theme is “Turbulence” with events and screenings happening on Ithaca College's campus and downtown at Cinemapolis.
Cornell Cinema is a student-run movie theater on Cornells campus, housing film screenings and special events throughout the year.

Cornell Cinema is a student-run operation

By Nathan Glasser, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
Next to Cornell’s famous slope, there is a secretive theater hidden in the basement of Willard Straight Hall. With its freshly popped popcorn and historic space, this two-story theater is like traveling into the past. Audiences can experience contemporary and classic titles from around the globe all at Cornell Cinema.
Cinemapolis has five screens, whereas other independent movie theaters often have one or two screens, making it possible for them to host a great array of screenings.

Cinemapolis: Films educate community

By Mariana Contreras, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • April 3, 2024
Beyond just films, Cinemapolis is a theater that uses art as a medium to enrich Ithaca residents' lives. Through the theater’s screenings, it exposes the community to independent and international films that might otherwise not reach such an extensive audience. 
Seniors Sarake Dembele and Fabiha Khan present and discuss with the audience about what Ramadan is, what it feels like to fast during Ramadan and why Ramadan is observed in Islam.

First-ever Eid Bazaar celebrated in Emerson Suites

By Prakriti Panwar, News Editor • March 27, 2024
The Ithaca College Muslim Student Association (MSA) organized its first-ever Eid Bazaar on March 23 in Emerson Suites. About 30 to 40 students attended the Bazaar, where they enjoyed Mediterranean and Jamaican food, bought jewelry and got free henna tattoos done by a professional artist.
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