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Poured Candle Bar - May
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer

A turkey, referred to on video as "Gurt," wandered around several apartments, interacting with students and even going into a building. 

Wild turkey on the loose in Circles Apartments relocated

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
May 1, 2025
The SGC heard from Jeffery Golden, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services about what the Office of Auxiliary Services covers, the meal exchange system and issues with the Mail Center.

SGC discusses dining and mail issues with Auxiliary Services

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
January 30, 2024
As part of Ithaca College's curricular revisions process, several courses shifted from three to four credits, which was reflected in the Fall 2023 course catalog. The increase in credits has extended classes' meeting time and prompted faculty to increase course material.

College reflects on shift from three- to four-credit courses

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
October 19, 2023
C. William Schwab '68 will be awarded the Edgar “Dusty” Bredbenner Jr. ’50 Distinguished Alumni Award in October for his contributions to medicine and the campus community.

Q&A: Alum to be awarded for contributions to trauma care and college vision

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
September 26, 2023
The Office of Facilities said the beaver's damage to the environment is too great, making removing the beaver a necessity.

Fate of Muller Chapel beaver unclear after IC gets permit to kill

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
September 15, 2023
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Senior Carli McConnell presents her campaign platform at the April 18 SGC meeting. McConnell was elected SGC president for the 2023–24 academic year.

Q&A: New SGC president puts focus on student engagement

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
August 28, 2023
Patricia Zimmermann, Charles A. Dana Professor in the Department of Screen Studies, Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College and director of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival died the morning of Aug. 18.

Community members honor the life and memory of Professor Patricia Zimmermann

By Lorien Tyne and Dominick Petrucci
August 19, 2023
Senior Shevori Gene, former chief of staff for the Student Governance Council, went to the SGC’s meeting May 1 with 11 other guests to demand election votes.

SGC shares election votes after controversial decision to withhold counts

By Dominick Petrucci and Lorien Tyne
May 3, 2023
Senior Senate chair Austin Ruffino (center) presented a bill April 24 that focused on the merger of the SGC and the Residence Hall Association. Ruffino also presented an amendment to the SGC Constitution about re-writing sections for clarity.

SGC passes amendment and bill in last semester meeting

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 26, 2023
Roald Hoffmann, former Cornell professor, Nobel Prize winner and an Ithaca local, visited campus April 25 in Muller chapel to tell his story of surviving the Holocaust.

Hillel invites Holocaust survivor to share personal story

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 26, 2023
The Student Governance Council had its annual spring platform presentations April 18 for candidates in the Spring 2023 election. All current seats have expired for the upcoming semester, so if a council member wants to maintain their seat, they must run for re-election.

SGC holds annual spring platform presentations for upcoming election

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 19, 2023
Scott Doyle, director of the Office of Energy Management and Sustainability, acknowledged the start of Sustainability Week, which ends April 22 and aims to educate students about the college’s efforts to be more environmentally conscious

SGC discusses climate-sensible goals and platforms

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 19, 2023
Katie Newcomb, assistant director in the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, presented about changes possibly coming to the academic misconduct process.

SGC discusses academic misconduct and Terrace restrooms

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 12, 2023
From left, Casey Kendall, executive director of applications and infrastructure, and Jenna Linskens, director of learning and innovative technologies, discuss effective technology solutions.

SGC talks with IT and passes bill to restructure elections

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
April 5, 2023
From left, sophomore Tatyana Rubio; Reginald Briggs, associate director of Dining Services; and sophomore Noah Richardson discuss changes coming to the Campus Center Dining Hall and all meal plans.

SGC discusses new meal plans and employment with Dining Services

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
March 29, 2023
From left, senior Grace Madeya, president of the student body, and first-year student Rishabh Sen, vice president of campus affairs, discuss updates to their bills and committees.

SGC discusses plans for the rest of the semester

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
March 22, 2023
Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish discussed the recent campus protests organized IC Rise Up with the Student Governance Council at its weekly meeting March 6.

SGC discusses IC Rise Up’s protests with President Cornish

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
March 8, 2023
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met Feb. 20 to hold a bill writing workshop where members discuss ideas and progress updates for bills.

SGC brainstorms campus legislation and learns bill writing

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
February 22, 2023
The SGC met Feb. 13 to pass the Code of Conduct Amendment bill, report on an upcoming update to DegreeWorks and discuss a planned conversation with the Office of Residential Life about cleanliness.

SGC discusses DegreeWorks and amendment to Code of Conduct

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
February 15, 2023
Ithaca College’s Student Governance Council met with LGBTQ pride fellow Grace Dosdall to discuss resources and services available to students.

SGC meets with pride fellow to discuss resources and services

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
February 8, 2023
Melanie Stein, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, discussed curriculum changes and shared governance with Student Governance Council.

SGC discusses shared governance and curriculum changes with provost

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer
February 1, 2023
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