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In the complaint, Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, accused some members of the president’s cabinet of fostering a toxic educational environment. (Julian DeLucia/The Ithacan, File Photo by Abby Brady/The Ithacan).

Ithaca College professor files Title IX lawsuit claiming anti-LGBTQ+ environment

By Prakriti Panwar and Kaeleigh Banda May 9, 2025
Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a civil lawsuit against Ithaca College on April 30. Hougham, through his attorneys, claims that he experienced a “hostile sexual environment” and anti-LGBTQ+ work environment on campus. 
Rakin “Rock” Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, said that as of May 6, the college has received 1,248 deposits from incoming students for the 2025-26 academic year.

Faculty Council elects new executive committee and discusses enrollment

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor May 8, 2025
The Ithaca College Faculty Council met May 6 for its last meeting of the 2024-25 academic year to hear an update on the college’s enrollment from Rakin “Rock” Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, amid other agenda items.
From left, junior Rishabh Sen, junior Login Abudalla, and junior Nikki Sutera. Abudalla said she wanted to work on a program called “credit articulation,” in which the process of transferring credits from a different institution to IC would be much easier

SGC confirms members to vacant positions in final meeting of the semester

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor May 6, 2025
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met May 5 for its last meeting of the semester and the first with the newly elected members of the council. Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, introduced confirmations in which new members who did not run in the elections get voted into their new roles.
The 2025 awards recognized the work of Jewish Currents and San Francisco Public Press along with journalists Steve Mellon, Maximillian Alvarez and Mohammad Mhawish.

Izzy Award Ceremony held at Ithaca College to recognize independent media

By Isabel Alasio, Newsletter Editor May 5, 2025
On April 30, the 17th annual Izzy Award Ceremony was back in person at Ithaca College after being held via Zoom for six years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, has closed after a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed May 3.

Title IX case against Ithaca College and former associate dean closes over a year since filed

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor May 4, 2025
The Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, has closed after a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed May 3.
Senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments but as she immersed herself more into the realm of music, she was drawn not only to perfoamance but to the behind-the-scenes world of management.

Exploring the intersection of management in music

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer May 4, 2025

A violin player herself, senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments.  As she immersed herself in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance,...

Senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures in English and has been committed to highlighting inclusive and often contended literature.

English major works toward promoting diversity in literature

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor May 3, 2025

Driven by her passion for promoting diversity in literature, senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures...

On April 30, a petition titled, “Oppose the Pause on Deaf Studies,” was started to help stop the Ithaca College Deaf studies minor and courses from being paused.

Petition gathers community support for Ithaca College Deaf studies program

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor May 3, 2025
After word spread across Ithaca College and the Deaf community, IC American Sign Language instructors shared a petition to save the program — and their jobs. 
Senior Umu Barry is approaching a degree in health sciences with a pre-med concentration, which she hopes to use to become a pediatrician and continue her passion for community building.

Aspiring pediatrician uplifts campus community voices

By Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson, Former Photo Editor May 3, 2025

When senior Umu Barry moved to Ithaca from the Bronx, NY, she knew she wanted to make an impact and achieve academic success as the oldest sibling in her large family. What came as a surprise, however,...

Senior Devon Jezek is a documentary studies and production major and has worked on multiple documentary projects that have been aimed towards shining a light on political and controversial conversations that are not often discussed.

Documentarian shines light on contended conversations

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor May 2, 2025

Growing up, senior Devon Jezek always had a penchant for storytelling. At six, she would direct her brother, filming him using a little camera her parents gave her. Jezek said she has always had an interest...

In addition to his responsibilities as a  private wealth management intern, resident assistant, senior week committee finance co-chair and vice president of External Relations for the Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, senior business administration student Ren Kato is also the co-founder and president of the Japanese Learning Club.

International student bridges cultures and builds community

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager May 2, 2025

Two Wednesday nights each month, senior Ren Kato takes a break from his responsibilities as a business administration student, private wealth management intern, resident assistant, senior week committee...

President Donald Trump’s administration revoked the legal status of more than 4,700 international students at other higher education institutions. Following significant pushback in court, the administration announced April 25 that legal status would be restored for some students.

Legal status policy whiplash stifles and destabilizes international students

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2025

Editor’s note: All international student sources are referred to using their initials to preserve their safety and wellbeing. JP, an international student at Ithaca College, was planning to begin...

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