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Behind the Scenes: Arts Insert 2026

By James Simpson, Beatrice Mantel, and Joseph Bucher • April 1, 2026

Associate Professor Mike Costello works to help physical therapy students assist performing artists, junior Julian Bingham composes film scores with comedic elements, junior Grace Commisso styles hair in her Circles Apartment bathroom, and more.

Ithaca community unites against ICE

By James Simpson, Beatrice Mantel, and Lucia Iandolo • February 5, 2026

Over the weekend, Ithaca protested by marching the streets, striking on campus and gathering in churches.

Photo Essay: Ithaca community comes together at second annual Earth Day Festival

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • April 22, 2025

On April 19, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County hosted its second annual Earth Day Festival on The Commons. The purpose of the event is to celebrate Earth Day while spreading awareness about sustainability practices, climate change and what the Ithaca community can do to care for the environment.

Photo Essay: Ithaca community members organize three rallies against ICE and in support of sanctuary status

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • February 13, 2025

On Jan. 30, Jesus Romero-Hernandez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Community members came together to promote unity and protest against ICE’s presence in Ithaca. There were three demonstrations, two taking place on The Commons and one in City Hall.

IC Hillel hosts Tu B’Shevat Succulent Planting

February 5, 2024

On Jan. 25, IC Hillel hosted a succulent planting event in the CNS Greenhouse, where students were invited to plant their own succulents and take them home.

Community members express solidarity for Palestine during die-in protest held at Cornell University

November 12, 2023

On Nov. 9, Cornell University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized a protest and die-in to stand in solidarity with Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7. Students as well as locals attended the die-in and protest, which began outside Klarman Hall and proceeded inside where participants lied on the floor.

Take Back the Night

May 3, 2023

On Friday April 28, students, faculty and staff from Ithaca College, Cornell University, Lehman Alternative Community School and members of the Ithaca community gathered on The Commons for the annual Take...

Comic book convention returns to Ithaca for 46th year

April 25, 2023

Since 1976, the Comic Book Club of Ithaca has been organizing Ithacon, a local comic book-centered convention. With the exception of 2020, Ithacon has been running annually for members of the Ithaca community...

A cappella groups host senior send-offs

April 5, 2023

Ithacappella, Ithaca College’s all-male identifying a cappella group, hosted its Block 4 Concert on March 25 in Emerson Suites. The concert was dedicated as a senior send-off for their two graduating...

IC Rise Up works with faculty members in solidarity walkout

March 31, 2023

IC Rise Up held a first walkout March 8, where students of color were encouraged to share their stories and frustrations with their experiences on Ithaca College's campus. On March 29, a second walkout...

IC Tap Club hosts first showcase in five years

By Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson, Former Photo Editor • March 28, 2023

For the first time since 2018, the Ithaca College Tap Club put on a showcase in the Emerson Suites on March 24. Collaborating with several other dance clubs on campus including IC Unbound, Pulse Hip Hop,...

Fall on Film

By The Ithacan Photo Staff, The Ithacan Photo Staff • November 2, 2022

To commemorate 90 volumes of publication, The Ithacan photo staff decided to honor traditional photography practices and capture the autumn season on film. Taking photographs of hiking trails, life on...

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