Life & Culture

Sam Swartz talks disability acceptance on and off campus

By Tyler Rustyak, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2025

Sam Swartz, a yoga instructor at Lifelong, a community center for adults aged over 50, talked about acceptance and emphasized the importance of accepting disability at Library Place on Nov. 6. Swartz is a wheelchair user and has a fused sacroiliac joint and has been disabled for 24 years

Latino Civic Association celebrates Latine artists

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

On the evening of Nov. 7, community members from the Ithaca area gathered to celebrate Latine and Hispanic artists at an exhibit reception hosted by the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County.

‘Die My Love’ burns bright despite overwhelming narrative

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

Over a decade after her Academy Award-winning portrayal of a troubled young woman in “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), Jennifer Lawrence returns to that archetype with “Die My Love,” released Nov. 7.

Ambitious adaptation misses the mark with ‘Frankenstein’

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

Since Mary Shelley released her novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” in 1818, the tale has received hundreds of adaptations, spanning from film to television to plays.

Q&A: Dance performance professor directs film in France

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • November 6, 2025

On Nov. 2, “Framing Ménerbes,” a film created, directed, filmed, edited and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman, associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance Performance, had its premiere in Ithaca at Cinemapolis. Set in Provence, France, the film highlights the beauty of dance against the picturesque landscapes of Ménerbes.

Curtain rises for new and equitable musical theater club

By Sadie Evans, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

A new student-run and community-based organization is making its presence known on Ithaca College’s campus, providing theatre opportunities for the entire student body, regardless of major, year and...

‘Nobody Wants This’ keeps it authentic and relatable to viewers

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

On Oct. 23, Netflix released the second season of the show “Nobody Wants This” and overall it did not disappoint.

Florence + The Machine has ‘Everybody Scream’ for more

By Brendan Tomaszewski, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

UK alternative rock band Florence + The Machine continued to showcase its diverse array of talents with the release of its sixth studio album, “Everybody Scream,” on Oct. 31. It is an album that is an incredible display of the band’s talent in its production, lyrics and emotional themes that it performs in a span of 49 minutes. 

Young Feminists Collective promotes inclusive dialogue on campus

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

Education, community, advocacy and change are some of the main priorities for Young Feminists Collective, a new Ithaca College club. The up-and-coming organization wants to redefine the narrative on feminism and open up the conversation to all groups, regardless of race or gender.

‘Bugonia’ invades with an out of this world production

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

A remake of the South Korean film “Save the Green Planet! (2003)” directed by Jang Joon-hwan, “Bugonia” is one of the best and most memorable films of the year.

Demi Lovato revisits her roots in ‘It’s Not That Deep’

By Liam McDermott, Senior Writer • November 3, 2025

On Oct. 24, Demi Lovato released her ninth studio album titled “It’s Not That Deep.” The album marks a return to a pop style sound, though with more electro sound this time.

Ethan Hawke shines in a bewitching ‘Blue Moon’

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • November 2, 2025

Is there a price to partnership? If “Blue Moon,” the newest film from frequent collaborators Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke is any indication, the price is a wonderful product. The film is remarkably simple, but it is brought to life by a finely-tuned script and excellent performances.