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Sophomore Lily Babcock stumbled upon her gnome at the bunny statue between Smiddy Hall and Dillingham Center while walking around with her sister on campus grounds.

Ducks and gnomes find homes in unexpected places

May 3, 2023
Senior Aidan Charde talks about the importance of teaching about social equity in sports media major. He belives that it is important to see the discriminatioins and biases in sports.

Commentary: Sports media must educate on equity

May 2, 2023
Katharine Kittredge, professor in the Department of Literatures in English, speaks at the 2023 Pippi to Ripley conference. Kittredge began the conference in 2011.

Pop culture conference empowers academics

April 26, 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
Larry Hirschhorn ’80 will be the main speaker at the 2023 commencement ceremony. Senior Francesca Infante-Meehan is the Class of 2023 speaker and Loki Mullholand, a civil rights activist, filmmaker and author, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Letters.

College announces commencement speakers for Class of 2023

April 19, 2023
Students who are nominated for the award must show leadership skills and significant accomplishments, in addition to having participated in campus life in numerous ways during their time at the college.

Ithaca College announces Campus Life Award recipients

April 12, 2023
From left, graduate student Allison Arndt, sophomore Lily Babcock and senior Taylor Volmrich, three members of the Ithaca College women’s rowing team’s varsity eight, race on the Cayuga Inlet.

Rowing teams duel at Cayuga Inlet to start season

April 5, 2023
Senior forward Emily Dorn prepares to shoot a free throw in the Ithaca College Women's basketball team's NCAA Division III Tournament game against La Roche University on March 3.

Q&A: Athlete discusses end of season and conference accolades

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
From left, sophomore Colin Leyner and senior Matt Fabian helped the Ithaca College baseball team to within one win of the Division III College World Series in 2022. This year, they hope to be back.

Baseball looks to double down on 2022 success

March 1, 2023
From left, first-year students Malaika Menezes and Sami Smith were named finalists in the 2023 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program. They will create an advertisement with funding from Coke.

IC students selected as Coca-Cola Films finalists

January 31, 2023
From left, William Smith sophomore forward Maddie Patrick tries to defend against Ithaca College junior guard Hannah Polce.

Women's basketball sweeps William Smith with 29-point victory

January 29, 2023
From left, senior forward Emily Dorn and graduate student guard Cara Volpe of the Bombers defend against Clarkson University sophomore guard Veronica Tache on Jan. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Basketball teams resume seasons during winter break

January 25, 2023
Sophomore running back Jordan Chisum makes a cut to avoid defenders in the North Central College Cardinal’s 48–7 win over the Ithaca College Bombers.

Football falls in quarterfinals to No. 1 North Central

December 3, 2022
Ithaca College is home to undergraduate and graduate programs that require students to participate in research with professors as part of their curriculums. 

Students and faculty work together to conduct research studies

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor
November 30, 2022
From left, Patrick (David Dawson), Marion (Emma Corrin) and Tom (Harry Styles) find themselves at the center of a story about forbidden love.

Review: Story of suppressed queer love disappoints

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor
November 15, 2022
Sophomore Ally Aretz highlights the importance of creative expression through clubs on campus like Open Mic Night, which welcomes performers of all backgrounds.

Commentary: Open Mic offers welcoming environment for creatives

November 2, 2022
Jeff Orlowski-Yang is an American filmmaker who primarily directs and produces documentaries. On Sept. 22, Orlowski-Yang will be making an appearance at Ithaca College as a 2022 Park Distinguished Visitor to give a presentation on the making of “The Social Dilemma” and a master class titled “Filmmaking from A-Z: Development, Financing, and Fundraising” from Sept. 19 to 21.

Q&A: Filmmaker talks inspiration and advice for students

September 20, 2022
Sophomore Nane Hakobyan discusses the importance of helping Armenian citizens. Hakobyan notes the lack of proper media coverage related to the attacks on her home.

Commentary: Armenians are crying out, and it’s time to act

September 21, 2022
The 2022 Cortaca Jug game will take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at Yankee Stadium. The college will also be hosting IC in the City, an alumni reunion and Cortaca '22 festivities throughout the weekend. Tickets will be available for $28.50 located in the designated college section at the stadium.

Cortaca Jug tickets are now available for campus community

September 14, 2022
Senior David Florentin believes that the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit should be free for all Ithaca students and residents. He is working with the Ithaca chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Commentary: Free transport is imperative for a thriving Ithaca

September 7, 2022
Senior Mandy Myers strongly believes in the power of exploration and facing rejection in order to grow as a student, and as a person. She says that more people should leave their comfort zones.

Commentary: Students must embrace exploration and rejection

August 31, 2022
From left, John D. Scott, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies and Documentary Studies program director, poses with the subject of his new documentary, Susannah Berryman, emeritus professor of Theatre Arts.

"Elizabeth Bishop" film screens at Cinemapolis

August 30, 2022
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the music released during the summer 2022 music season.

Review: Summer 2022 album releases

By Eleanor Kay, Jadyn Davis, and Tess Ferguson
August 23, 2022
As the graduates turned their tassels from the right to the left, and as blue and white confetti shot up into the air, the Class of 2022’s journey at Ithaca College came to a close.

Commencement Ceremonies held for graduating Class of 2022

May 26, 2022
CAPS director Brian Petersen and Ron Dow, a social worker with CAPS and Let’s Talk coordinator, work to support Ithaca College students who are studying abroad

Let’s Talk connects IC students studying abroad with CAPS

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
From left, senior Bella Topping, juniors Amulya Ravitej Bachala, Morgana Zendejas Peterson and Hope Borsic are BOLD scholars.The BOLD Leadership Network received a $2 million grant.

Ithaca College chapter of BOLD receives a $2 million grant

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
"The Bridge" is a technically impressive, although overall non-innovative album from Sting, the former lead singer and bassist for The Police.

Review: Sting creates album without innovation or notability

By Eleanor Kay
November 30, 2021
Junior Eleanor Kay discussed the opportunities that come with studying or going abroad. She encourages students to take advantage of the study abroad programs offered at Ithaca College.

Commentary: Traveling offers opportunity to gain new perspective

By Eleanor Kay
September 2, 2021
Junior Resident Assistant David Florentin leaves the ground floor lounge of East Tower on March 21 while doing his rounds.

Resident Assistants feel increased stress due to COVID-19

By Alyssa Beebe and Eleanor Kay
May 5, 2021
Ithaca boasts an array of diverse food options, with restaurants ranging from sushi to Mexican food. Each offers a selection of authentic food in different price ranges.

Reviews: Travel the world through food

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Luna combines fun and comfort food

Luna combines fun and comfort food

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Rex Orange County returns with another indie-pop album to match his successful discography. The album sticks to his musical roots, however he experiments with a few new instruments with success.

Review: Singer satisfies with new emotional album

By Eleanor Kay
November 6, 2019
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