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The additional recommendations include: Create a streamlined undergraduate application process, increase flexibility of the curriculum, make the faculty workload more equitable, revise and implement the course schedule, establish centralized management of graduate programs and reevaluate course caps. 

Final Park School dean candidates interact with IC community

By Alexis Manore, Cora Payne, and Falyn Stempler
May 19, 2020
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

Ithaca College cancels summer classes and events

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
April 24, 2020
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

BREAKING: IC extends spring break and will hold classes online

By Alexis Manore and Cora Payne
March 11, 2020
The U.S. Census counts the population, allowing the federal government to allocate over $675 billion dollars in federal funds to local and state governments for public health, education and neighborhood improvements across all states and territories.

College promotes initiatives for students to take US Census

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2020
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

College releases new diversity, equity and inclusion statement

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2020
As a black Jewish woman, Yavilah McCoy said, her intersectional identity has forced her to deal with multiple kinds of oppression throughout her life. McCoy said she aims to avoid divisiveness in social justice.

Activist speaks on intersectionality in activism

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2020
From left, seniors Giulia Villanueva-Lopez and Sarah Horbacewicz, and sophomore Tara Lynch covered the Iowa Caucus on Feb. 3 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Students cover Iowa Caucus through CNN internship

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2020

Two Cornell University students test negative for coronavirus

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2020
From left, Kalia Kornegay ’18 and James Rada, associate professor and chair of the Department of Journalism, work while producing the documentary “With INFINITE HOPE: MLK and The Civil Rights Movement.”

Documentary produced by students and faculty nominated for Emmy

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2020
Jan Singer, who majored in business and psychology at the college, left her former position as CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie and joined J.Crew, which is currently struggling financially, on Feb. 2. She has worked in the fashion industry for over 25 years at iconic brands like Calvin Klein, Chanel, Nike and Prada, according to an article posted Jan. 29 on IC News. 

Ithaca College alum named CEO of J.Crew

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2020
All schools in the Ithaca area have been cancelled until April because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cornell student quarantined with coronavirus symptoms

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2020
Martin Luther King Scholars present on their Fall academic trip to Georgia and Alabama during the MLK week kick-off brunch on Jan 20 in the Emerson Suites.

MLK Scholars emphasize solidarity in social justice

By Cora Payne and Falyn Stempler
January 23, 2020
Carolyn Tomaino is the interim coordinator of Friendship Donations Network. They partner with local restaurants and grocery stores to provide perishable, healthy foods for Ithaca College's food pantry and the Ithaca community.

Local organization redistributes food to community

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2020
Carol Serling and her daughter Jodi Serling '74 at the 2006 Rod Serling Conference on the Ithaca College campus.

Board of Trustees member Carol Serling dies

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2020
The article, “Dawn Of The Dead: For Hundreds Of The Nation’s Private Colleges, It’s Merge or Perish,” was written by Matt Schifrin, vice president and assistant managing editor for Forbes Media, and Forbes reporter Carter Coudriet. Published Nov. 27, the article graded the financial condition of all private, nonprofit colleges in the United States with enrollments over 500 students.

College receives C+ fiscal health rating from Forbes

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
MAPACA is an academic organization that aims to further critical academic analysis of American popular culture. MAPACA’s 2019 conference took place at the City Center Marriott in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Nov. 7 to 9.

Students present research at pop culture conference

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Luca Maurer, Director of LGBTQ Education, Outreach and Services speaks at the Trans Day of Remembrance gathering Nov. 20. The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services hosted the event.

College holds memorial honoring lives of transgender people

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Bomber Bucks are a virtual form of currency loaded onto student ID cards that can be used for tax-free on-campus purchases at select locations, like Ithaca Bakery, Chick-n-Bap and Mac’s General Store.

Dining services expands use of Bomber Bucks

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Junior McKinley Walsh, a Resident Assistant at Terrace Residence Hall 3, was selected as the Regional Resident Assistant of the Month for September 2019.

Q&A: Ithaca College RA named RA of the month

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Mourners lit candles at a memorial service Nov. 8 in honor of Michael Palumbo, residence director at Ithaca College who died Nov. 7.

Ithaca College mourns death of residence director

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
"Countdown" is an entertaining romp through a world where an app can tell users the time they're going to die. Although the characters are weak and the plot isn't completely sensical, the movie excels in its horror elements, specifically its jump scare.

Review: Horror movie’s devilish scares are well-calculated

By Cora Payne
November 6, 2019
From left to right, junior Conner Shea; Doug Turnbull, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science; Tim Clerico '19, research assistant; junior Nic Wands; and senior Erich Ostendarp worked together to build the Localify App, which connects users to new local music through their Spotify playlists. .

Students create Localify app that localizes Spotify music

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Leah warms up before a "sprouts" ballet class, a Ballet & Books session offered for children ages 6–10 Oct. 5 at Southside Community Center.

Ballet & Books combines dancing and literacy skills

By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2019
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth partnered with female artists in her new album "For The Girls." The album lacks individuality but is a generally pleasant musical experience.

Review: Broadway star produces mellow yet bland album

By Cora Payne, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
From left, Cathy Kapondo Thom, nurse in charge of the mobile medical clinics, speaks with physical therapy students Luke Charles and Kendall Cirella. They tested patients for malaria.

Students work with patients in Africa through health care program

By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2019
From left to right, finalists senior Aidan Lentz and sophomore Julian Gorring. The winner of the tournament, Gorring, walked away with the coveted prize, a Nintendo Switch. The event also offered noncompetitive gaming options.

Gamers race to win new Nintendo Switch

By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2019
The star-studded “Hustlers” is sultry without objectifying its core characters. The film and its characters are refreshingly complex, and the womens’ scheme of stealing from rich men is treated with nuance and humor.

Review: Empowering cast steals the spotlight

By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2019
Jason Wicks and his band perform at Americana Countryfest, hosted by Americana Vineyards Winery located in Interlaken, New York. The festival showcased four country artists.

Winery hosts country music celebration

By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2019
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