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Nikki Sutera addresses members from the Ithaca College Student Governance Council. The council spoke with Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs.

SGC discusses feedback to improve orientation for incoming students

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met Nov. 18 to hear from Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs, about Fall 2024 orientation and plans for Fall 2025 orientation. The SGC provided suggestions on how Keenan could further help new students get acclimated to the college. 
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from students involved in International Club, Open Mic Night and the IC Club Swim team about their organizations’ roles on campus. The SGC also discussed holding a Thanksgiving drive to provide meals to students who will be on campus over the Thanksgiving break.

SGC hears from clubs about engagement and future programming

By Eamon Corbo, Staff writer • November 15, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council invited the executive board members of several student groups on campus to discuss their clubs and what their plans are for the future. 
Climate Action Plan for Ithaca to be rewritten for community-focused approach

Climate Action Plan for Ithaca to be rewritten for community-focused approach

By Ryan Johnson • November 14, 2024
The City of Ithaca's Climate Action Plan that was written in 2023 and will be rewritten over the next six months to include more climate justice-oriented goals. Ithaca residents have been urging for a community-focused plan that would bring in local climate and social justice organizations to help plan and combat climate change.
Members of the Ithaca community gathered Nov. 8 to participate in a “Unity Against Facism” rally to discuss what is at stake after the election. President-elect Donald Trump won the electoral and popular vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Community expresses concerns about local issues under Trump administration

By Eamon Corbo and Julian DeLucia • November 13, 2024
In the wake of the results of the election, many local groups in the city of Ithaca are expressing concerns about the implications of Trump’s second term.
Two Cornell University students were found in the water of Fall Creek Gorge on Nov. 10 at different times — one was found dead and the other was hospitalized. First responders reported they are believed to be unrelated incidents and investigations for both are ongoing.

Two Cornell students found in Fall Creek Gorge in unrelated incidents, one dead, one hospitalized

By Lorien Tyne, Editor in Chief • November 12, 2024
On Nov. 10, Cornell University sophomore Winter Knutson was found dead in Fall Creek Gorge. Earlier that morning a woman — only identified as a Cornell student as of this time — was found unresponsive after falling into another section of the Fall Creek Gorge. The unidentified student was airlifted from a field on Cornell’s campus to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
Jonathan Ablard, professor in the Department of History and Latin American Studies coordinator at Ithaca College, speaks about misinformation about public health.

Q&A: History professor discusses misinformation and conspiracy theories related to public health

By Liam McDermott, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Jonathan Ablard, professor in the Department of History and Latin American Studies coordinator at Ithaca College, gave his keynote presentation titled “Conspiracy Theories and Rumors in the History of Public Health” at the Social History of Health and Illness in Argentina and the Americas workshop via Zoom.
Jason Starkman ’22 and Sam Edelstein ’22 attended the Nov. 4 SGC town hall to present their civil education startup, Poliquicks.

App created by Ithaca College alums educate people about U.S. politics

By Aela Shaw, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Jason Starkman ’22 and Sam Edelstein ’22 said that while studying at Ithaca College they noticed that for them and their peers, making sense of the complexities of politics was intimidating and time-consuming. Their observation called them to action and in 2023, the pair joined a tech startup with a vision to create an accessible civic education app. On Sept. 4,  Starkman and Edelstein, chief technical officer and chief operating officer, helped launch Poliquicks. 
From left, junior Natali Muñoz, ALFPA's public relations liaison, senior Jesus Noriega, the club's co-founder and co-President, and senior Alexis Troncone, the club’s treasurer.

Latino students establish chapter of professional development association at Ithaca College

By Makai Yllanes, Video Editor • November 12, 2024
The Association of Latino Professionals for America has officially established a chapter at Ithaca College, with the aim to provide a vital platform for Latino students to connect, grow and thrive professionally.
Public Safety Logs 10/28-11/03

Public Safety Logs 10/28-11/03

November 12, 2024
Public Safety Logs 10/28-11/03
Students watch the results of the presidential election crawl in on Nov. 5 at an election watch party organized by the Department of History.

Campus community reacts to results of 2024 general election

By Vivian Rose, Prakriti Panwar, Julian DeLucia, and Matthew Telyczka • November 7, 2024
On Nov. 6, voters across the U.S. were informed that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Senate Republicans have the majority and as of Nov. 6 gained three seats, while House Democrats lost one seat. The house majority still remains unclear as races continue to be tallied. 
Junior Caleb Cackowski, vice president of communications, presents at the Nov. 4 town hall. Back row from left, Dante Conde Class of 2026 Senator, sophomore Evan Wasserman, School of Music, Theater, and Dance Senator, and junior Baneet Pukhrambam, International Senator, Manan Maini, Class of 2028 Senator.

SGC holds first town hall of the Fall 2024 semester to hear from students

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council held a town hall meeting Nov. 4 in IC Square, to hear from students and give updates to those in attendance. The SGC held the town hall to boost engagement with the student body. Jason Starkman ’22 and Sam Edelstein ’22 came to the town hall to talk about their civic education startup Poliquicks. Then, Junior Quincy Fireside, president of Ithaca College Students for a Free Palestine, spoke about the college divesting from Israel. The council also heard from sophomore Ben Epstein, president of Ithacans for Israel, about combating antisemitism on campus.
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
Dates and deadlines • Local polling locations • FAQs • Local judicial positions • Congressional race • NY Senate race • U.S. senator race for NY • Presidential race
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