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Eamon Corbo

Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from Scott Doyle ’98, director of Energy Management and Sustainability, at its April 7 meeting to discuss environmental sustainability at the college.

SGC discusses environmental sustainability at IC

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2025
On April 5, thousands gathered on the Ithaca Commons to march against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Ithaca community marches against Trump amidst national ‘Hands Off!’ protests

By Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo
April 8, 2025
The meeting opened with a report from Melanie Stein, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, who said the March 22 Experience Ithaca event saw a 55% increase in attendees from the same event last year.

Faculty Council discusses proposed questions for student statement surveys

By Kaeleigh Banda and Eamon Corbo
April 7, 2025
Ithaca College junior Prakriti Panwar, a journalism and economics double major, has been appointed editor-in-chief of The Ithacan for the 2025-26 academic year. Panwar was the only candidate interviewed for the role by the Board of Publications on March 31.

Prakriti Panwar named next editor in chief of The Ithacan

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
March 31, 2025
Following a complaint by William Jacobson’s Equal Protection Projection, the U.S. Department of Education is investigation IC for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships.

Ithaca College investigated for alleged racial discrimination in scholarships

By Kaeleigh Banda and Eamon Corbo
March 27, 2025
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met March 17 to discuss the college’s financial future with Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration.

SGC hears about college’s financial future and DOE investigation

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.

IC among six schools under investigation for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships

By Eamon Corbo and Kaeleigh Banda
March 14, 2025
Luke Keller, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and member of Presidential Working Group on AI, said the working group had many discussions about how the college can be conscious of the environmental impact of AI and be able to recognize when AI use violates the college’s core values.

AI working group visits Faculty Council

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
March 5, 2025
Steve TenEyck has been selected as the new dean for the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. He began his new position at the college March 1.

Ithaca College announces new dean for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2025
Trump’s pick for the Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was the administrator of the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first term. When asked about Title IX, she said she supported the 2024 Title IX regulations being struck down. (Reuters/via SNO Sites/Tierney L Cross/Kevin Lamarque,)

Return to Trump-era Title IX rules raises alarm for transgender protections

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2025
Ithaca community members gather on The Commons to protest the presence of ICE in Ithaca.

Blog: ICE conducts operations in Ithaca, community rallies in support of sanctuary status

By Julian DeLucia, Eamon Corbo, Kaeleigh Banda, and Noa Ran-Ressler
February 5, 2025
Junior Caleb Cackowski, vice president of communications, said he wants the council to have a stronger presence on campus — a goal that SGC has continually strived for. He suggested holding more events like the SGC’s Fall 2024 Town Hall to achieve improved campus outreach. 

SGC discusses Fall 2025 scheduling grid

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2025
As of Jan. 21, ICLA is outside the Palisades and Eaton fire evacuation zone. The Sunset fire — which was under six miles from the ICLA campus — has been completely contained.

ICLA starts classes safe from wildfires

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
January 22, 2025
David Gondek, chair of the council and associate professor in the Department of Biology, brought up potentially reducing the number of committees faculty are required to serve on, and the required number of participants on each committee.

Faculty council discusses benefits survey

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
January 22, 2025
Reginald Briggs, senior director of Dining Services, met with the Ithaca College Student Governance Council at its Dec. 2 meeting to discuss the meal exchange service and hear about its suggestions for dining.

SGC passes bill to make advertising and solicitation policy more flexible

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Nikki Sutera addresses members from the Ithaca College Student Governance Council. The council spoke with Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs.

SGC discusses feedback to improve orientation for incoming students

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from students involved in International Club, Open Mic Night and the IC Club Swim team about their organizations’ roles on campus. The SGC also discussed holding a Thanksgiving drive to provide meals to students who will be on campus over the Thanksgiving break.

SGC hears from clubs about engagement and future programming

By Eamon Corbo, Staff writer
November 15, 2024
Members of the Ithaca community gathered Nov. 8 to participate in a “Unity Against Facism” rally to discuss what is at stake after the election. President-elect Donald Trump won the electoral and popular vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Community expresses concerns about local issues under Trump administration

By Eamon Corbo and Julian DeLucia
November 14, 2024
Junior Caleb Cackowski, vice president of communications, presents at the Nov. 4 town hall. Back row from left, Dante Conde Class of 2026 Senator, sophomore Evan Wasserman, School of Music, Theater, and Dance Senator, and junior Baneet Pukhrambam, International Senator, Manan Maini, Class of 2028 Senator.

SGC holds first town hall of the Fall 2024 semester to hear from students

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Stanley Bazile, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, spoke to the Ithaca College Student Governance Council about suicide prevention and student civil disobedience.

SGC discusses proposed changed to student conduct policy

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
November 3, 2024
Tim Downs, vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, spoke with SGC about the 1.27% drop in enrollment at the college.

Student Governance Council hears about fluctuations in enrollment and finances

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Members of the Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from the Academic Calendar Committee, the college's Alumni Association and junior student trustee Mureen Doherty.

SGC hears about potential changes to the 2026–27 academic year calendar

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Ian Moore, director of Student Accessibility Services, said that being inclusive is key. In 2022-23, 421 students at Ithaca College reported having multiple disabilities.

Q&A: SAS director highlights importance of equitable accommodations

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
From left, Laura Davis, director of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs, junior Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, junior Nicole Sutera, senate chair, and senior Tisa Manandhar, chief of staff.

SGC hears about new Bluetooth app to be used for laundry machines in all residential halls

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
Junior Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, plans to encourage students to become more engaged with the Student Governance Council.

Q&A: Student Governance Council president discusses advocacy and student engagement

By Eamon Corbo, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Suzanne Mettler, John L. Senior professor of American institutions at Cornell University, came to Ithaca College on Sept. 18 to speak to students about the U.S. Constitution and democracy in today’s polarized political climate.

Cornell professor discusses features and limitations of the Constitution with IC students

By Eamon Corbo, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2024
David Weil, vice president and chief information and analytics officer, spoke with the Ithaca College Student Governance Council about new developments of technology at the college.

SGC discusses upcoming technological developments and expansions at college

By Eamon Corbo, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2024
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council has ten open senate positions that candidates are running for, as well as eight open positions that do not have candidates running for them. Voting opens on IC Engage at 9 a.m. Sept. 19 and will be open until 4:59 p.m. Sept. 20.

SGC holds platform presentations for Fall 2024 candidates

By Eamon Corbo, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2024
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