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With the return to campus and Ithaca College relaxing COVID-19 guidelines, IC's student run publications are able to print in greater numbers.

Student-run publications make their return to IC

By Alex Hartzog and Eva Salzman
September 8, 2021
From left, juniors Paige Ramkissoon, president of IC Women in STEM, and Beth Ryan, vice president, work in a Center for Natural Sciences lab April 26. The recently founded IC Women in STEM club aims to highlight women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as raise awareness about forms of discrimination, like sexism, that women face in STEM fields

New club highlights women in STEM fields

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Junior Kinza Ceesay founded the Muslim Student Association with freshman Mely Megahed Ramadan to create a safe space for Muslim students at the college.

Students form new Muslim organization on campus

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Pedro Molina is a former cartoonist at Confidencial in Nicaragua. Molina is a visiting international scholar in residence at Ithaca College, but with the program's elimination, he is searching for a new sponsor for his visa.

Visiting international scholar in residence program eliminated

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
“Finding 'Ohana” is a Netflix original family adventure movie that is not only a fun watch but is doused in Hawaiian culture and shares the story of reconnecting with one’s heritage.

Review: Family adventure suffers from predictability

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Whether they be potential Oscar nominees or just a good time, The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the films from the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.

Mini movie reviews for December 2020-January 2021

By Alex Hartzog, Avery Alexander, Elijah de Castro, Evan Miller, and Sydney Brumfield
February 8, 2021
On Oct. 5, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced that it would be indefinitely closing all of its locations in the United States. Cineworld cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a main contributor to the decision.

Regal Cinemas at The Shops at Ithaca Mall closes indefinitely

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
Student organizations at Ithaca College are focusing on building a sense of community virtually during the remote fall semester

Student organizations prepare virtual events and clubs

By Alex Hartzog and Julia Stitely
October 7, 2020
From left, rising seniors Eva Kirie, former vice president of communications for the Ithaca College Student Governance Council, and SGC Senate Chair Abigail Murtha. Kirie and Murtha worked with Cornell University’s Office of Student Government Relations to develop a response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

Student government coalition calls for increased student aid

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
June 24, 2020
Leann Kanda, associate professor and chair of the Department of Biology at Ithaca College, is taking care of students' pets that were left behind in dorms over spring break.

Professor reels in fish left behind in dorm rooms

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Lis Tomlin, a licensed professional counselor and mental health counselor for CAPS, stands by the coat rack of coats available at the coat drive.

CAPS extends coat drive due to increased demand

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
The radio series, “The Ripple Effect Radio Project,” was broadcast in three parts, segments that were approximately 10 to 20 minutes long, from Jan. 15 to Jan. 28. Senior Meaghan McElroy, junior Maggie McAden, junior Skylar Eagle and sophomore Lauren Leone worked with WRFI.

IC students work with radio station to produce radio series

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Sami Khan's '03 Oscar-nominated documentary short is titled "St. Louis Superman." The film follows the story of a rapper and activist Bruce Franks Jr. as he runs for office.

Q&A: Alum nominated for Oscar with super documentary film

By Alex Hartzog
February 5, 2020
Sophomores Drew Jacobson and Michael Le test out the new GrubHub preorder system on Jan. 21 at the Towers Marketplace.

Grubhub to come to Towers Marketplace

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
The 25 students in the History of Environmental Thought class researched topics at The History Center ranging from the typhoid epidemic of 1903 to the efforts to stop the construction of a nuclear power plant along Cayuga Lake in 1968. The students presented their findings at The History Center on Dec. 11.

Students present research at The History Center

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
"Sword" and "Shield" are the newest Pokémon games on the market. The games are available on Nintendo Switch and offer many new functions, but unfortunately, they suffer from restricting issues.

Review: Flawed Pokémon games fail to catch ’em all

By Alex Hartzog
December 11, 2019
From left, seniors Eden Dodge and Kim Caceci speak about their experiences navigating accessibility in educational settings.

Panel speaks on lack of accommodations in the classroom

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Van Morrison's new album dives into jazz and folk, making it an enjoyable, albeit bland, album. While the album doesn't necessarily have any glaring flaws, it doesn't take any artistic leaps either.

Review: Album lacks lasting substance and potential

By Alex Hartzog
November 6, 2019
Freshman Kelly Sgombick and the rest of the Farm to Table: Conscious Cuisine for the 21st Century Seminar visit the store room of Finger Lakes Distilling to learn how farm fresh food and drink products are made.

Seminar walks students through local farm to table process

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
"Tall Girl" is a shallow representation of facing adversity. Most of the characters are unlikeable which makes it difficult for the viewer to connect with the events on screen.

Review: Unlikable characters doom “Tall Girl” to mediocrity

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Ute Ritz-Deutch from Amnesty International reads an excerpt from "I am Jazz" as a part of banned book week Sept. 24 at the Handwerker Gallery.

Banned Books Week read-out celebrates the late Toni Morrison

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Susan Allen is researching the spread of microplastics in Cayuga Lake. Allen’s current research project is focused on the effect of microplastics on life in the southern end of Cayuga Lake. 

Professor researches microplastics in Cayuga Lake

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Joel Malina, Cornell University’s vice president of university relations, said TCAT did not justify the financial contribution increase of 8% and said TCAT already has enough funding, so the university would not comply with the larger increase. 

TCAT adds two new routes to South Hill area

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
It has been 15 years since the last episode of “Invader Zim” aired, and the new “Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus” movie is a welcome addition to the show’s canon. The comedy is dark and wacky, and its jokes are well-executed.

Review: Continuation of “Invader Zim” conquers

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Sophomore orientation leader Mark Gregory rallies the crowd at Club Glow, a dance party and orientation event on Aug. 24 at the Dilingham Fountains.

New freshman orientation schedule receives mixed reactions

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Thousands of ducks cascade over the Cascadilla Falls during the 4-A 19th annual rubber duck race. The ducks started their journey at the Cascadilla Gorge Trail in the Cornell Botanic Gardens and ended one and a half miles away.

Ithaca gets quacky: Annual rubber duck race benefits 4-H

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
BTS, one of the few Korean pop groups to find mainstream success in the United States returns with a highly energetic, engaging album. The lyrics are deep and compelling, offering a range of tangible emotion.

Review: “Map of the Soul: Persona” is bounding with energy

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
"Morbid Stuff" confronts hardcore, deep topics and explores the band's sound. However, all of the songs sound relatively similar and blend together into an unidentifiable mess.

Review: Pop-rock album falls short

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
From left, junior Amber Ward, sophomores Courtney Long and Jaden Boyd and junior Sushma Saha rehearse a number for "Little Shop of Horrors."

Students perform classic musical in Bool’s Flower Shop

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
"Exocraft" feel nostalgic of old 80s sci-fi titles, but does not provide a real challenge for players. The game drones on with a repetitive map and quests, and does nothing to keep players hooked on it.

Review: “Exocraft” is extraordinarily generic

By Alex Hartzog
March 18, 2019
"The Drug King" is filled with interesting ideas and themes but fails to execute them in a way that engages viewers. The film lacks pacing and comprehensive storytelling.

Review: “The Drug King” fails to entertain with bold concepts

By Alex Hartzog
March 5, 2019
The sequel to "Happy Death Day," "Happy Death Day 2U," builds the world of the films more but has a lackluster beginning. The twists and complexity of the world makes up for the beginning, however.

Review: “Happy Death Day 2U” is more than just a repeat

By Alex Hartzog
February 25, 2019
"What Men Want" is a poor attempt at exploring systematic misogyny. Instead of delving deep into issues and creating a comprehensive commentary, the movie only skims the surface of what it was trying to achieve.

Review: “What Men Want” is an inaccurate look into misogyny

By Alex Hartzog
February 12, 2019
From left, Susan Allen-Gil, professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, and Trevor Strother ’18 conduct research on microplastics in Cayuga Lake. The research will be used in a plastic bag ban proposal for Tompkins County.

Professor and students conduct research for plastic bag ban

By Alex Hartzog, Contributing Writer
December 4, 2018
Claude Cohen, emeritus professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University, fled Egypt in 1966 as a result of rising anti-Semitism during the era.

Cornell professor shares story about being Jewish in Egypt

By Alex Hartzog, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2018
Lime bikes can be found in Ithaca, Tompkins County Community College, Trumansburg, Dryden, Watkins Glen, Jacksonville and Montour Falls. Lime users are charged $1 for every 30 minutes of riding.

Ithaca College students shift gears with dockless bike system

By Alex Hartzog, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2018
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