Whether it’s featuring the latest wacky statement overheard in the Campus Center, a conversation about how to pronounce the word ‘bagel’ or memes speculating about the latest whereabouts of the Circles Burglar, the ever–growing Facebook group “Overheard at IC” has gained massive popularity on Ithaca College’s campus, with almost 6,000 members.
Because SoundCloud is such a simple and accessible site for so many, it draws in a large crowd of unknown artists.
“SEND ME FREE JUUL PODS FOR LIFE, BITCH!!”
A bartender is the first to greet patrons who walk in, asking what they would like. It feels cozy, friendly, peaceful and deeply spiritual.
Ithaca College sophomore Lucia Tepper sits in her dorm room, a light and tripod pointing toward her.
“Laughing is such a pure form of joy, and seeing him was the most rewarding part of my experience.”
Onlookers clap and hold out dollar bills. The energy builds as Dagger jerks erratically before death-dropping.
Marked with identifying bandanas, zombies chase human prey through campus.
“For some people, K-pop can be refreshing and new,” Dotten said. “It can be something people find fascinating.”
Unlike Ithaca’s early fall gloom outside, the Fitness Center aerobics room was vibrant with blood-pumping music.
“People can look up and see a list of experiences and say, ‘Hey, my experience isn’t isolated,” she said.
This isn’t a standard college party full of loud rap music and reckless drinking.
