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Ithaca College junior Caitlin Holtzman, who has a major in journalism and a double minor in legal studies and art history, interviewed for the position during the April 4 meeting with the Board of Publications.

Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief

Caitlin Holtzman was The Ithacan‘s editor in chief in 2022-23

Ithaca College community questions Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes presence

Ithaca College community questions Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes presence

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2023
Senior Caitlin Holtzman shares her experience with beginning college life before the pandemic and graduating after the pandemic had changed the world.

Commentary: Surviving college life during a pandemic

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2023
Ithaca Beer Co.'s beer flight allows beer lovers to enjoy any selection of four of their craft beers. It also offers a craft cocktail menu and non-alcoholic drinks, like house made ginger and root beer.

Drinking out at Ithaca bars

By Caitlin Holtzman and Eleanor Kay
April 19, 2023
Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish is now a quarter of the way through her first academic year as president.

Q&A: IC President La Jerne Cornish discusses values and administrative changes

By Caitlin Holtzman and Syd Pierre
October 26, 2022
In an Oct. 12 email to the campus community, Cornish said a student reported a swastika etched into the metal inside the Baker Walkway elevator in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.

Second swastika found on campus in one week

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2022
A flag flies in front of the U.S. Supreme Court that reads "No Justice, No Peace," after the decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was released which also overturned Roe v. Wade.

Ithaca community responds to Roe v. Wade overturning

By Aidan Charde and Caitlin Holtzman
June 28, 2022
The Board of Trustees elected three new trustees. From left John Neeson ’84, Alexa Rahman ’24 who will serve a two-year term as the student trustee, and Kenneth Fisher ’80.

Board of Trustees approves 2022-23 budget and elects trustees

By Caitlin Holtzman and Syd Pierre
May 26, 2022
The SGC is the representative body for Ithaca College students that aims to improve student life on campus.

SGC sees less engagement than previous semesters

By Caitlin Holtzman, Mel Andia, and Syd Pierre
December 9, 2021
La Jerne Cornish has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.

Q&A: Cornish discusses her experience as Interim President

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2021
Following recent incidents involving Ithaca College students in Downtown Ithaca, Dean of Students Bonnie Prunty and Bill Kerry, executive director of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, are reminding students to be safe and aware of their surroundings. 

College encourages student safety in Ithaca community

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2021
For a man who has no experience directing movies, television or musicals, Lin-Manuel Miranda keeps “Tick, Tick … Boom” from bombing.

Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda makes excellent feature debut

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2021
In an email to current juniors, Dean of Students Bonnie Prunty and Rosanna Ferro, vice president of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, announced the launch of the Senior and Graduate Housing Community, which will be located in Eastman Hall. Seniors and graduate students can live in the community for either one semester or both during the 2022–23 academic year.

New housing option available to seniors and graduate students

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2021
From left, Kate Barry, partner with Isaacson, Miller, and Karen McPhedran, senior associate of Isaacson, Miller, spoke at an open forum Oct. 20 about the ongoing presidential search.

Presidential search committee announces creation of prospectus

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2021
From left, junior Austin Ruffino, senate chair for the SGC; junior Deontae Guy, president of the SGC; and senior Maxwell Powers, vice president of business and finance; discussed platform presentations at the SGC's Sept. 20 meeting. Guy will be resigning from his position as president of the Student Governance Council effective Nov. 29. 

Student Governance Council president resigns prior to meeting

By Caitlin Holtzman and Syd Pierre
November 15, 2021
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Bomb threat at Cornell University found not credible

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
As of 8:50 p.m. Nov. 9, law enforcement officials believe that the third suspect is no longer in the Cayuga Heights area. According to a press release, the original report of gunfire at 1:23 p.m. is believed to be between two groups of people, and law enforcement does not believe the third suspect poses an immediate threat to the community. His whereabouts and identity are still being investigated. 

Third suspect still at large after shots-fired incident by Cornell

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
Defensive back Rob Daly '20 runs into the crowd of Ithaca College fans after the team won the 61st Annual Cortaca Jug game in 2019.

College encourages students to stay safe at Cortaca Jug game

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
President La Jerne Cornish notified the campus community of the incident in an email on the afternoon of Dec. 8. In the email, she said Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students have also experienced multiple bias incidents recently

UPDATE: Shelter-in-place orders lifted for Cayuga Heights and Cornell University

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2021
Between 2010 and 2019, the percentage of alumni who donated dropped by about half. In 2010, the rate was 12.2% and in 2019, it was 6.4%. Wendy Kobler, vice president for Philanthropy and Engagement, said the percentage was stabilizing between 6.2% to 6.4%, but for the 2020 fiscal year, the rate was 6.2%. While the national average rate of alumni who donate back to their college is only 8%, Ithaca College still falls below the average. The last year the college had an alumni donation percentage above 8% was 2015.

Alumni donations start to flatline at Ithaca College

By Caitlin Holtzman and Olivia Stanzl
November 4, 2021
Ithaca had multiple races including the City of Ithaca Common Council, Tompkins County Legislature, town councilpersons and town justice. Residents also had five statewide proposals to vote on which all passed. All results are considered unofficial until all mail-in ballots are counted after Nov. 9.

Tompkins County Board of Elections releases race results

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2021
From left, Dave Lissy ’87, Ithaca College Board of Trustees Chairman, and Vice Chairman James Nolan ’77 at an open forum February 15, 2019.

Ithaca College Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2021
Ithaca College will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 22, 2022. Commencement for the Class of 2021 was held in person in the A&E Center on May 23. Students were allowed to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, however, guests were not permitted.

Ithaca College announces Class of 2022 commencement plans

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2021
Tickets will not be sold at the game, which will be held at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex.

Tickets for the 2021 Cortaca Jug to be sold Oct. 25-27

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
Dan Breen, associate professor in the Department of English and president of the college’s AAUP chapter, said using a search firm can potentially be expensive and may not necessarily produce a better candidate. Using executive search firms to search for president or provost positions can cost public universities up to $100,000 and potentially more.  

IC AAUP chapter stresses transparency for presidential search

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
From left, Laurie Koehler, vice president for Marketing and Enrollment Strategy, interim president La Jerne Cornish, and David Weil, chief information officer of Information Technology, at the State of the College gathering Oct. 5.

SLT gives updates at the State of the College gathering

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2021
Between July 1 and Sept. 20, Public Safety has responded to a total of 12 mental hygiene calls, meaning students experiencing a potential mental health crisis, and 11 welfare checks, where students want to check on peers who they are concerned about.

Ithaca College examining mental health policies

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2021
County announces COVID-19 booster shots are available for residents

County announces COVID-19 booster shots are available for residents

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2021
Dan Breen, associate professor in the Department of English and president of the college’s AAUP chapter, said the AAUP has a few topics it is focusing on this semester.

IC AAUP chapter encourages transparency for presidential search

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
Swarts said his job is to plan for any kind of emergency the college community might face, like natural disasters, pandemics or other major threats.

Q&A: New position focuses on emergency management

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Board of Trustees announces search for tenth college president

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2021
Ithaca College students had the opportunity to learn more about power dynamics between groups of people and injustice at an anti-oppression event Sept. 13.

College holds workshop for students focused on anti-oppression

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2021
Nearly 3,000 people were killed during the attacks, including six members of the college community. On Sept. 11, 2001, two planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York City and a third plane into the Pentagon in Washington.

Campus community members reflect on 20-year anniversary of 9/11

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2021
Three fully vaccinated Tompkins County residents die of COVID-19

Three fully vaccinated Tompkins County residents die of COVID-19

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2021
The APP process began in September 2020 when Interim President La Jerne Cornish convened the Academic Program Prioritization Implementation Committee (APPIC) and the Academic Program Prioritization Advisory Committee (APPAC) and provided them with their tasks.

College moves forward with second phase of APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2021
Freshman Rosie Bostian picks up a new saliva self-collection kit Feb. 10 2021. All students were required to get tested twice weekly during the spring 2021 semester.

College to reimplement campus-wide surveillance testing

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 3, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announced that the county is now classified as a high-transmission area, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define as when there are more than 100 cases per 100,000 people over a seven-day period. In the past seven days there were 132 positive cases in the county.

County sees drastic rise in COVID-19 cases due to variant

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2021
Approximately 50 people attended the gathering held in the Emerson Suites during the noon hour. The gathering was also livestreamed for campus community members who were unable to attend in person.

Interim president Cornish welcomed IC community at gathering

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2021
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Alumni create a portal for complaints against the APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2021
Ithaca College will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 22, 2022. Commencement for the Class of 2021 was held in person in the A&E Center on May 23. Students were allowed to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, however, guests were not permitted.

December commencement changes spark mixed feelings

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2021
Interim president La Jerne Cornish at the Class of 2025 Convocation Aug. 18. Cornish’s term begins Aug. 30 and former President Shirley M. Collado moves to the position of senior advisor to the interim president and the board of trustees.

Board of Trustees welcome interim president La Jerne Cornish

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2021
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado at the Class of 2025 convocation Aug. 18. Collado is stepping down as president of the college effective Aug. 30.

Campus community reacts to Collado’s departure

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2021
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

COVID-19 cases rise in Tompkins County due to Delta variant

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2021
Sophomore Thomas Fine majored in architectural studies in the Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences. He was also a pole vaulter on the men’s track and field team.

Ithaca College sophomore dies unexpectedly

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2021
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

IC releases new summer COVID-19 guidelines

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2021
Sophomore Alexis Quivey said she received undercooked chicken and other meat from the campus dining halls. She said she was sick with food poisoning twice during her freshman year.

Some students experience issues at the dining halls

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2021
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

Health department to hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2021
Students voice their opposition to the faculty cuts at a protest organized by the Open the Books coalition Feb. 22. Protesters held a banner at the crosswalk outside the Peggy Ryan Williams Center.

IC organizations hold events to discuss impacts of APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Elizabeth Kharabadze, and Syd Pierre
April 29, 2021
Ronald Trunzo, associate director of the Office of Residential Life and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, said that since Jan. 1, there were 115 people who used the Community Agreement Reporting Form to report violations.

IC students violate COVID-19 community agreement

By Ashley Stalnecker and Caitlin Holtzman
April 29, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

COVID-19 surveillance testing to end for vaccinated students

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2021
Shana Gore, executive director of Student Financial Services, said she thinks it is important for families and students to be aware of how much debt they take on. She also said that is part of the reason the college decided to freeze tuition for the 2021–22 academic year.

Senators advocate for student loan debt forgiveness

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2021
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

Vaccination clinic to be held for college students

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2021
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell University lowers COVID-19 alert level

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2021
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

Students must be vaccinated to return to campus for Fall 2021

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Ithaca College named COVID-19 vaccination site

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 6, 2021
Junior Alexis Manore began working at The Ithacan her freshman year as the Student Governance Council beat reporter. She has also served as an assistant news editor during the 2019–20 academic year and news editor during the 2020–21 academic year.

Alexis Manore named next editor in chief of The Ithacan

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2021
Junior Abby Paquet was majoring in applied psychology in the School of Humanities and Sciences. During her time at the college, she was the treasurer for the college’s Habitat for Humanity chapter, a student employee for Information Technology, a Dean’s List student and an inductee of the Oracle Honor Society.

Ithaca College community mourns death of student

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2021
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

COVID-19 restrictions lessened for vaccinated people

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2021
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell University raises its COVID-19 alert level

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2021
Sandra Steingraber, distinguished scholar in residence in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, was one of the main developers for the Center for Climate Justice, along with Kathryn Caldwell, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, and Fae Dremock, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences.

Proposed climate justice center not to be housed at IC

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2021
From left, sophomores Liam Spellman and Samuel Levine wait in line on the social distancing markers at Terrace Dining Hall on Feb. 9.

Training series helps students address COVID-19 concerns

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2021
Seniors at the Ithaca College commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 on May 20, 2018. The college is planning to make an announcement about the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 this month.

Ithaca College to decide about 2021 commencement

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2021
Senior Nicole Brokaw is a student manager at the Ithaca College Library. She is one of 28 students who are employed at the library. This is a decrease from the 38 students who worked at the library.

Student employees decrease for spring semester

By Alyshia Korba and Caitlin Holtzman
March 3, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Active COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County fall below 100

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2021
The Ithaca College Presidential Search Committee has announced that it has picked an executive search firm to use in the search for the 10th president of the college.

Administration discusses APP, campus life and COVID-19

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2021
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell lowers COVID-19 alert level after cases decrease

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

New COVID-19 vaccine and quarantine guidelines released

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2021
Nagee Green's family at the Juneteenth rally on The Commons on June 19, 2020. Green’s appeal was denied Jan. 14, 2021 in the 2016 murder case of a former Ithaca College student.

Appeal denied in murder case of former IC student

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

College relaxing COVID-19 related restrictions

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2021
Professor Jeff Holmes begins his hybrid Abnormal Psychology class Feb. 15. All of his classes this semester are being taught in a hybrid sense that gives students the choice to come to class in person or online.

Students and professors adapt to hybrid instruction

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2021
The college sent out an alert Feb. 2, notifying the campus community of the changes. The college said they will continue to review the weather forecast and ongoing conditions.

Terrace 13 COVID-19 office closed due to winter storm

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Services suspended at Ithaca Urgent Care due to COVID-19

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2021
To fight the cuts and push for shared governance, some faculty members are creating an Ithaca College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The AAUP works to develop standards in higher education and advocates for academic freedom and shared governance. 

‘Shape of the College’ draft met with criticism

By Alexis Manore, Alyshia Korba, and Caitlin Holtzman
February 11, 2021
The line to get into Campus Center Dining hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.

Students express concerns about long dining hall lines

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2021
Freshman Rosie Bostian picks up a new saliva self-collection kit Feb. 10 2021. All students were required to get tested twice weekly during the spring 2021 semester.

IC introduces mask, quarantine and testing policies

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

College announces reports of COVID-19 guideline violations

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2021
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell raises COVID-19 alert level after cluster identified

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

Students experience COVID-19 testing delays during move-in

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2021
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for South Central New York, which includes Tompkins, Cortland, Onondaga, Southern Cayuga, Schuyler, Seneca and Yates counties, Feb. 1.

Terrace 13 Testing Office and Friends 110 lab closed Feb. 2

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2021
At the All Student and Family Gathering on March 25, La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that the college is planning to be fully open for Fall 2021.

Administration answers questions about program and faculty cuts

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Ulta Beauty

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at BJ’s Wholesale Club

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposures on TCAT buses and Tops Markets

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 17, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Ithaca City School District moves to remote instruction

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2020
At the All Student and Family Gathering on March 25, La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that the college is planning to be fully open for Fall 2021.

IC answers questions about Spring 2021 experience

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

County breaks record with over 300 active COVID-19 cases

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure on TCAT bus

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Tompkins County hits record number of active COVID-19 cases

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposures at Ithaca Ale House and TCAT bus

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at BJ’s Wholesale Club

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2020
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell lowers COVID-19 alert level

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Texas Roadhouse

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2020
There were 52 new COVID-19 cases at the university Nov. 11. Within a 14-day period of Nov. 7–20, there were 179 new cases.

Syracuse University cancels in-person instruction

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
At the All Student and Family Gathering on March 25, La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that the college is planning to be fully open for Fall 2021.

IC shares new move-in and residential life information

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020
At the All Student and Family Gathering on March 25, La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that the college is planning to be fully open for Fall 2021.

NY trades travel advisory list for general travel guidelines

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2020
The campus community was informed of the incident at 10:49 a.m. Oct. 16 via an email from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS). According to the email, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is investigating the burglary with support from the OPS. It was reported that someone broke into the building, stole a television and fell asleep in the building.

Explosive materials found in hate crime suspect’s home

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2020
The Ithaca College Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life hosted a virtual All Student and Family Gathering to provide new and returning students with information for Fall 2022. 

IC announces return to campus plans for Spring 2021

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2020
From left, Chris McNamara , clinical associate professor and clinical director in the Department of Physical Therapy and chair of the Ithaca College Faculty Council, and La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, speak at a Faculty Council meeting Dec. 3, 2019.

IC students will not get excused absences for Election Day

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
From left, alumni Quin Stocks '20, Julia Bergdoll '20, Sam Butlien '20 and Adri Darcy '20 went to Los Angeles for the Spring 2020 semester. The Ithaca College Los Angeles program has been canceled for the Spring 2021 semester.

Ithaca College Los Angeles program canceled for Spring 2021

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2020
At the All Student and Family Gathering on March 25, La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that the college is planning to be fully open for Fall 2021.

Administration discusses Spring 2021 and faculty cuts

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2020
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

First Tompkins County resident dies of COVID-19

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2020
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