Life and Culture

Stephen Henhawk, member of the Indigenous Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Nation and research associate of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program at Cornell University, talks at the Standing Forest: A Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Perspective event on Sept. 8.

Education on native agriculture takes root at Ithaca College

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • September 18, 2025

Ithaca’s ecosystem is defined by its rushing waterfalls and gorges, trees planted along residential blocks and the bunnies that hop along at their hooves. But there is one part of this ecosystem missing: its indigenous people.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ raises laughter rather than the dead

By Abbi Puckett, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2025

Empty and lifeless are a few words that describe “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga)...

Student musicians play trumpet, trombone and drums during their first run-through of salsa song “Tu con El” by Frankie Ruiz at Latin ensemble rehearsal on Sept. 6.

New ensemble showcases Latin sounds and culture

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • September 11, 2025

Word choice when talking about community-oriented campus organizations is important. Ithaca College is getting its first Latin — and not Latino...

Concert series raises legal aid money for immigrants

By Eva Leon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 10, 2025

In solidarity with immigrants in the area, a group of local volunteers is hosting Busking for Justice, a series of concerts to fundraise for...

Q&A: Jesse Eisenberg talks college career before his visit to campus

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • September 10, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg is coming to Ithaca College on Sept. 15 as a Park Distinguished Visitor. The Ithacan spoke to the award-winning screenwriter,...

Student bands reunite over the summer to record new EPs

By Parker Anne Devine, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

Ithaca College student bands awdam and All Nine Bite made a name for themselves as members of the IC music scene. In Fall 2025, each band returned to campus with something new to debut: studio recorded extended plays or EPs.

‘Double Infinity’ captures listeners in a cosmic trance

By Sadie Evans, Staff Writer • September 9, 2025

Big Thief's sixth album, “Double Infinity,” released Sept. 5, takes a cosmic spin on themes of aging, love, loss, regret and reminiscence.

2025 Hangar Theatre Performance Fellows perform in the Hangar's KIDDSTUFF production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: A Rock Experience.

Theater in Ithaca perseveres and flourishes amid financial uncertainty

By Eva Leon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 4, 2025

A series of National Endowment of the Arts cuts have impacted the arts nationwide since May 2025. Amid funding uncertainty, Ithaca College theater...

‘Caught Stealing’ swipes Austin Butler up in a thrilling thievery

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer • September 4, 2025

When thinking about movie stars, older actors who started their careers far before modern blockbusters always come to mind: Cate Blanchett,...

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