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SGC gives orientation programming feedback and learns about available mental health services

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor • February 7, 2024

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met Feb. 5 to hear from Brian Peterson, director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP). The council also held confirmation for the committee that oversees student elections, the Class of 2026 Senator and the First-Generation Senator. 

‘Zone of Interest’: Atrocities through a new lens

By Matt Minton, Senior Writer • February 7, 2024

A woman tries on a fur coat to see if it suits her. A group of friends sit around with coffee, talking about the weather being too hot. Siblings play together in a pool, splashing water while laughing. An officer discusses in detail him taking a plane that got him to his destination 50 minutes early. A family picks flowers together in the forest by the lake. Meanwhile, the sounds of distant screams and gunshots are heard over a wall — the only thing separating the creator from the atrocities committed.

Holocaust survivor shares his story for the International Remembrance Day

By Makai Yllanes, Staff Writer • February 6, 2024

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, students and guests gathered in Emerson Suites and heard from Jewish Holocaust survivor Samuel Rind on Feb. 1.  The Ithaca College Student Leadership Institute and Ithaca College Hillel brought in Rind to share his personal story in relation to the Holocaust. Rind, who visited and spoke to students at the college in 2017, is a regular speaker on college campuses and across the Western New York area. 

‘Percy Jackson’ and the vindication of Olympus’ heroes

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • February 3, 2024

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is the long-awaited television series adaptation of the book series written by Rick Riordan. It stars Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson himself, Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, with guest appearances from the likes of Lin Manuel Miranda, Jessica Parker Kennedy and Adam Copeland. The first episode aired on Disney+ on Dec. 19, 2023 with the finale airing on Jan. 30.

College looks to improve classroom engagement through response system applications

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • January 31, 2024

Some Ithaca College faculty and staff members are trying classroom response systems in their Spring 2024 classes through a pilot program conducted by the college’s Educational Technologies Advisory Committee.

College Briefs Jan. 30

January 30, 2024

College Briefs

Defendants file motions to dismiss claims in lawsuit against Ithaca College

By Syd Pierre and Prakriti Panwar • January 23, 2024

The Defendants in the lawsuit, Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, both filed motions on Jan. 22 seeking to dismiss all or a majority of the claims in the original complaint. 

Public Safety Alert issued for reported burglaries and criminal trespasses

By Prakriti Panwar, News Editor • January 23, 2024

In an email sent to the campus community late Jan. 22, a Public Safety Alert was issued notifying the campus about reported burglaries and criminal trespasses that the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management are currently investigating.

‘Popcorn Premiers’ – “May December” (2023)

December 10, 2023

For his final episode of the season, host first-year student Logan Thompson reviews the comedy/drama Netflix film with sophomore Michael Mahtesian to discuss the actors' performances and the audience's perception of the true crime genre. Thompson continues with a recap of his favorite films of 2023 and movies he is anticipating in 2024.

College Briefs Dec. 6

December 7, 2023

College briefs December, 6 2023.

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December 6, 2023

Ithacan Fall 2023 Diversity Report

By Zhannz Gomez, Former Community Outreach Manager • December 6, 2023

For this year's The Ithacan diversity report, we are delving into demographics as well as questions regarding DEI culture in The Ithacan. The new diversity report was formulated by the current community...