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‘Wishbone’ fervently links love and heartbreak

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • August 28, 2025

On Aug. 15, Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” which tells a story that blends heartbreak and love beautifully. This...

The Ithacan was invited to observe a behind the scenes shooting for “In Fading Light” at Ithaca Farmers Market Aug. 20. At the film set, student production assistants stayed busy by taking and giving directions into their walkies and aiding in the scene setting process.

Independent sci-fi film beams with student talent

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • August 27, 2025

Since July 28, through summer rain or sunshine, Ithaca College students have been darting through town with walkies, filming equipment or makeup...

DC Comics’ ‘Superman’ makes an epic crash landing

By Logan Thompson • August 27, 2025

“Superman” is a firework, bringing new excitement into the oversaturated superhero genre. It is a fresh and hopeful take on one of pop...

‘Weapons’ conjures wildly supernatural nightmares

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • August 27, 2025

How does a community recover from an unfathomable tragedy? “Weapons,” the new horror hit from writer-director Zach Cregger, begins with...

A revitalized ‘How to Train your Dragon’ swoops in

By Sarah Cochi, Videographer • August 26, 2025

In 2010, DreamWorks Animation released “How to Train Your Dragon” to much critical acclaim, including two Academy Award nominations and...

The Cherry Arts produces Saviana Stanescu's play 'Ithaca Fever,' later to be awarded NEA grant funding for its world premiere. Since the grant's termination, The Cherry Arts has been asking for donations to cover the costs of the project.

NEA grant cancellations hit local arts spaces in Ithaca

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • May 15, 2025

In November 2024, The Cherry Arts — a local arts hub in Ithaca whose art spaces host multidisciplinary arts and performances — received an...

‘Sinners’ strikes a chord with its strong messaging

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor • May 2, 2025

Within the last decade, writer-director Ryan Coogler has cast Michael B. Jordan in six of his most significant projects. The dynamic, disruptive duo come back together to make “Sinners” as action-packed as “Creed” and as profound as “Black Panther.” At its heart, the film celebrates Black culture throughout history in an unexpected commentary about white supremacy and its impact on Black communities.

‘Étoile’ is on pointe with the dramedy of ballet

By Maya Silveira Scuri, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

“Étoile” — which means star or a ballet company’s principal dancer in French — is Amy Sherman-Palladino’s newest entry into a...

From left, Wen-Do self-defense instructor Kristi Taylor demonstrates a move called eagle claw on reporter Haley Meberg. This technique utilizes the pads of your fingers to claw an attacker's eyes.

Wen-Do self-defense class empowers women in Ithaca

By Haley Meberg, Contributing Writer • May 1, 2025

Kristi Taylor, the instructor of Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence program in Ithaca, gave advice I never expected to hear. “If you are ever in...

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