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Boo Hoo: Media gets offended at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Boo Hoo: Media gets offended at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By Evan Popp
May 1, 2018
Before he was Magic Man, before he stood outside on The Commons during the warmth of summer and the onslaught of winter, he was just Will Metro.

Behind the Illusion: The Story of Ithaca’s Magic Man

By Evan Popp, Senior Writer
April 18, 2018
Snapshot: Bus Ride Blues

Snapshot: Bus Ride Blues

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Stop obsessing over 2020

Stop obsessing over 2020

By Evan Popp
April 4, 2018
Journalists and the Iraq War

Journalists and the Iraq War

By Evan Popp
March 20, 2018
The NY Times is failing its readers

The NY Times is failing its readers

By Evan Popp
February 28, 2018
Newsrooms should continue to report on their own organizations

Newsrooms should continue to report on their own organizations

By Evan Popp
February 13, 2018
Ithacan’s Shirley Collado story is a mixed bag

Ithacan’s Shirley Collado story is a mixed bag

By Evan Popp
January 28, 2018
Nazis in the NY Times

Nazis in the NY Times

By Evan Popp
November 29, 2017
Providing context for sexual assault

Providing context for sexual assault

By Evan Popp
November 8, 2017
Michael Stuprich, 10th from the left, is a former professor in the Department of English at Ithaca College who is suing the college for having been allegedly wrongfully terminated.

Former IC professor sues the college for $1 million over termination

By Ana Borruto, Celisa Calacal, and Evan Popp
October 25, 2017
Media coverage of Las Vegas shooting counterproductive

Media coverage of Las Vegas shooting counterproductive

By Evan Popp
October 25, 2017
Too much focus on the White House

Too much focus on the White House

By Evan Popp
September 30, 2017
The media should call a spade a spade

The media should call a spade a spade

By Evan Popp
September 20, 2017
Alex Lenoble, a lecturer in the French program, teaches a class. He is one of three faculty members who started teaching in the French Department this semester.

Ithaca College French program faces faculty instability

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
While many staff said they enjoy working at the college, problems persist with morale, communication and a fear of speaking out.

IC staff members express lingering working condition concerns

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Ithaca College full-time contingent faculty members and supporters pose in front of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center April 7 following a meeting with administration.

Contingent faculty unionizing together follows a national trend

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 26, 2016
The London Eye was lit up with the colors of the French flag the week of the November 2016 terrorist attacks in Paris. Ithaca College London Center students have been reported safe following an attack outside of British Parliament in London March 22.

Ithaca College students react to terrorist attacks abroad

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Over 50 Ithaca College faculty members and students gathered April 14 in Job 160 for a teach-in about working conditions for part-time and full-time contingent faculty at the college, as well as the movement to join the union, which part-time faculty are a part of.

Ithaca College contingent and part-time faculty hold teach-in

By Evan Popp, Staff writer
April 15, 2016
Amy Goodman, the third ever inductee into the I. F. Stone Hall of Fame, speaks at the eigth annual Izzy Awards. The news organization InsideClimate News and journalists Jamie Kalven and Brandon Smith received awards for their independent investigative work.

Izzy Awards recognize investigative independent journalism

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 8, 2016
From left, freshmen John Bourdelais and Emma Lewis show their support for their respective presidential picks, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.

Young voters increase turnout and influence in 2016 elections

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
Members of Ithaca's Catholic Workers protest in front of Tompkins County Public Library against the use of drones.

For the love of God: Faith inspires religious activism

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
Review: Shocking story supported by notable actors

Review: Shocking story supported by notable actors

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
According to students and co-workers, Don Lifton was a dedicated and active member of the Ithaca College community. Lifton died Dec. 5 at 69 years old.

Ithaca College community remembers business professor

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
January 24, 2016
President Tom Rochon stands in a crowd of Ithaca College community members during the walkout Nov. 11.

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon has complex tenure

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015

HSHP faculty recommends no confidence vote

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
November 5, 2015
Concerns arose at the SGA meeting after senior Dominick Recckio, the president of the SGA and the sponsor of the vote of no confidence bill, said his plan was that he would be the only person who would have access to the results of the vote during the voting period.

SGA gives access to voting results to adviser, not president

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
In Ithaca College's predominantly liberal community, conservative students find their place on campus and in the classroom.

Elephant in the room: Ithaca College’s conservative students

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015
Student Government Association senators Charlotte Robertson and Kaitlin Logsdon vote at the Oct. 26 meeting. The senate passed a bill to initiate a student vote of no confidence in President Tom Rochon. The polls will open Nov. 4.

SGA to initiate student vote of no confidence in Tom Rochon

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015

SGA passes bill to increase student representation on committees

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
The Ithaca College Student Governemnt Association announced Jan. 7 that Yena Seo, vice president of campus affairs, has resigned. SGA President Dominick Recckio, center, said he asked Seo to resign.

Ithaca College SGA continues effort to establish LGBTQ minor

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015
Marieme Foote, student government association senate chair, said SGA will once again open its floor to new bills now that four more senate positions have been filled.

Ithaca College SGA adds four new members to senate

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
Terri Stewart, director of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management at Ithaca College, addressed the Student Government Association Sept. 21.

Director of Public Safety addresses Student Government Association

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Kyle James, SGA vice president of academic affairs, talks with an Ithaca College student at constitution day.

Ithaca College SGA releases first draft of student bill of rights

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 22, 2015
From left: Senator-at-large candidate Seondre Carolina and Class of 2019 candidates Thomas Horgan and Lanise Starnes present their platforms Sept. 14.

Ithaca College SGA won’t pass major bills until senate filled

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
SGA President Dominick Recckio hopes to create a student bill of rights, but the first forum received low attendance.

Ithaca College SGA hosts forum to receive input for student bill of rights

By Evan Popp
September 9, 2015
SGA e-board members Evan Layne, Kyle James and Dom Recckio at the Aug. 31 meeting with Lima Hossain and Marieme Foote in the front row.

Student Government Association outlines plans for new year

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 2, 2015
Dom Recckio, SGA president, speaks at the SGA debate in the spring. Diversity was one of his campaign's major platforms.

Ithaca College planning new campus-climate survey next fall

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
September 2, 2015
From left, grad student Girish Gyawali, sophomore Taranjit Singh Bhatti, Sue-Je Gage,associate professor of anthropology and sophomore Serena Ansari hold candles at the vigil for Nepal May 1 outside of the Dillingham Center.

Ithaca College students hold vigil for Nepal earthquake

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
May 4, 2015
Participants listen to a speaker at Ithaca Take Back the Night on April 24 at Dewitt Park in Ithaca.

Ithaca community takes back the night

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 26, 2015
The presidential candidates for the 2015-16 Ithaca College Student Government Association.

IC SGA Executive Board candidates for 2015-16

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
Robert Jones, master patrol officer, said the ideas brought up during the discussion were important ones, and the conversation provided a place to clarify the role of Public Safety officers on campus.

UPDATE: Public Safety takes measures to interact with students

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 8, 2015
Brandon Xing, Ithaca College Student Government Association vice president of business and finance speaks at the Feb. 23 SGA meeting.

Ithaca College Student Activities Fund receives additional funds

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Senior Taj Harvey presents his bill on improving student relations with Public Safety officers at the Student Government Association's March 25 meeting in the Taughannock Falls room.

SGA passes bill calling for Public Safety accountability

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Senior Joshua Couce, Class of 2015 senator, said there is a group of 10 senators, including himself, sophomore International Senator Marcell Fischler and sophomore Senator-at-Large Joshua Kelly, who have expressed their opposition to the executive board voting on the Appropriations Committee.

Senators upset with handling of SGA Appropriations Committee

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015
Class of 2018 senator Angela Pradhan sponsored the bill SGA passed on March 18 which calls for the implementation of a campus-wide online system to report microaggressions.

IC SGA passes bill to create system to report microaggressions

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015
Alejandra Zambrano, a lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the college, is the founder and executive director of La Poderosa Media Project.

Ithaca College professors teach Spanish film-making abroad

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick speaks at Ithaca College on Feb. 5 about Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2015 policy approach.

Ithaca Mayor and Governor’s Cabinet Member visit IC

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015
Senior Dubian Ade leads the discussion during the Collective's last presentation titled, “The People’s Epistemology.”

Collective wraps up discussion series

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
Meal benefits for students managers will come to an end in Fall 2015, after Sodexo said the practice violates student-employment policy.

Sodexo meal benefits will end at Ithaca College

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
January 28, 2015
Ithaca College's Habitat for Humanity traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to build the structure for a home sold to low-income individuals.

Ithaca College students participate in winter service trips

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015

Sixth-year physical therapy students host “Rub-A-Thon”

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 17, 2014

Fourth and final provost candidate visits Ithaca College

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 12, 2014
Ithaca College provost candidates down to final four

Ithaca College provost candidates down to final four

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 10, 2014
Leslie Lewis, dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences and third provost candidate, addresses the community in an open session on Dec. 9 in Emerson Suites.

Ithaca College dean addresses campus as provost candidate

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
Benjamin Rifkin, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at The College of New Jersey, will begin as provost and vice president of educational affairs at Ithaca College on June 1.

Second provost finalist candidate visits Ithaca College

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 5, 2014
Beth Rushing, vice president for academic affairs, dean of faculty and professor of sociology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, speaks to faculty, staff and students at an open meeting Dec. 2 in Textor 102.

First provost finalist candidate visits Ithaca College

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
Over half the courses at Tompkins Cortland Community College are taught by adjunct professors, according to adjunct instructor Cynthia Coleman.

TC3 adjunct professors seek support for unionization

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
​Ithaca College students sit by their completed railing system for a nature trail at Historic Ruby, Tennessee, at the 2014 Alternative Spring Break trip.

Volunteer opportunities for Spring Break 2015 announced

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014

College hosts panel discussion for National News Engagement Day

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
From left to right: Pete Meyers, coordinator of the Tompkins County Workers' Center; Shane Lancer, graduate student at Cornell University's School of Labor Relations; Eric Byrd, a food delivery driver for a local pizza place; and Tim Hembrooke, a senior bartender at Moosewood, gather outside City Hall as they prepare to leave for Gov. Cuomo's Wage Board hearing in Syracuse.

Workers debate over NY state’s minimum wage for tipped employees

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014
The Hammond Health Center has begun receiving flu vaccinations, pictured above, for the flu season, which peaks between December and March. Last year, the number of students diagnosed with flu-like illness peaked at 238.

College begins preparation for upcoming flu season

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
Bob Freeman, executive director of The New York State Committee on Open Government, speaks with journalists about the Freedom of Information Act during his visit to Ithaca College on Sept. 16.

Freeman discusses FOIA and freedoms to journalists

By Evan Popp, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2014
The Ithaca College democratic society, led by senior Jonathon Cummings, reassembles at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Taughannock Falls room.

IC Democrats resurge as student political party amidst election season

By Evan Popp, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2014

Ithaca College schools update academic program offerings

By Evan Popp, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2014
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