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THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Ithaca College predicts drop in applicant pool

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor March 4, 2015
As Ithaca College predicts a drop in its applicant pool by about 1,700 students for the 2015–16 academic year, the Office of Admission is employing new strategies for reaching out to accepted students to encourage them to enroll, while individual schools strengthen their current tactics.
From left, senior attack Jame Manilla attempts to carry the ball past a University of Marywood defender as freshman attack Jake Cotton looks on. Manilla scored a goal as the Bombers defeated the Pacers 13–10.

Men’s lacrosse team weathers daunting winter obstacles

By Joelle Goldstein, Contributing Writer March 3, 2015
The men's lacrosse squad finds a way to cope with the long Ithaca winter.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrant addressed students and faculty of Beverly J. Martin Elementary School on the serving healthy foods in schools.

New York senator visits Ithaca elementary school

By Kyle Stewart, Staff Writer February 25, 2015
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voiced her support Feb. 23 for healthier food standards in schools as well as providing nutritious meals to more children during the summer.
Sophomore heptathlete Andrew Ward leaps over the bar in the high jump during the Cornell Relays on Dec. 6, 2014 at Barton Hall. Ward placed sixth.

Multi-eventers reach new heights with challenging transition

By Joelle Goldstein, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Members of the men's track and field team share their difficult cross over to the heptathlon.

Public Safety Log Jan. 30- Feb. 5

February 18, 2015

Jan. 30 Theft of Services LOCATION: Upper Quad SUMMARY: Caller reported people left area without paying fare. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Robert Jones. Motor Vehicle Accident LOCATION:...

College Briefs Feb. 19

February 18, 2015
Meetings to share data on finances with faculty, Chinese New Year to be celebrated with dance, and more
David Turkon, associate professor and chair of the anthropology department, first flew to South Africa in 1987.

Ithaca College anthropology professor researches in Africa

By Taylor Zambrano, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
"It was mysterious and dark, the heart of darkness,” David Turkon, associate professor and chair of the anthropology department, said. “I didn’t know what I was going into, but I knew I was going to a place called Africa.”

College Briefs Feb. 12

February 11, 2015
Ithaca College professor creates google doodle, campus wellness program offers chair massages and more
The March prepares to enter the BP oil refinery in Whiting, IN.

Oil workers on strike

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer February 9, 2015
Just yesterday, about 1,400 workers from two more oil refineries — BP's Whiting and Toledo, Ohio operations — joined the strike, now 11 refineries strong. The Climate March walked through both of these refineries. I imagine some of the very same workers we spoke to in Whiting are now risking their livelihood to demand better working conditions.

Public Safety Log: Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

February 4, 2015

January 20 Criminal Mischief LOCATION: Holmes Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported intoxicated person causing damage to property. Person declined medical assistance with ambulance staff. Person was judicially...

Locally produced food breaks from Ithaca city limits

Locally produced food breaks from Ithaca city limits

By Amanda Hutchinson, Senior Writer January 28, 2015
Ithaca's local foods don't stay in the city forever, with some branching out into other cities and states.
Hundreds of activists lined up in celebration along the hall from the state capitol to the Empire State Convention Center in Albany, New York, before Governor Andrew Cuomo’s annual State of the State address on Jan. 21.

Activists rally in support of Cuomo’s fracking ban

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor January 21, 2015
At New York Governor's State of the State Adress, hundreds of people rallied in support of his fracking ban.
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