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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Spring Writes Literary Festival
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Jacquelyn Reaves

Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor

Senior Devon Jezek is a documentary studies and production major and has worked on multiple documentary projects that have been aimed towards shining a light on political and controversial conversations that are not often discussed.

Documentarian shines light on contended conversations

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
May 2, 2025
Nearly 200 people filled the narrow seats of Muller Chapel to hear Holocaust survivor Ronald Hoffmann share his experiences as a young boy during the genocide.

Holocaust survivor speaks with students on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 1, 2025
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
Through the teach-out program, Ithaca College is offering support to students transferring from Wells College, one of several New York colleges that have recently closed.

IC welcomes Wells’ students amid wave of college closures

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
August 28, 2024
Sophomore Rishabh Sen, president of the student body for the 2024–25 academic year, leads the SGC May 6 meeting to confirm the positions of senate chair, club athlete senator and senator-at-large.

SGC holds confirmations for unfilled positions

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
May 10, 2024
From left, sophomore Rishabh Sen will take over as president of the student body in Fall 2024 while first year student Eva Horst will be the vice president of campus affairs.

SGC releases elected candidates for 2024-25 academic year

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
May 6, 2024
Casey Kendall, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president of applications and infrastructure, told SGC that iClicker and Tophat, applications used to track attendance, will no longer be used.

SGC discusses AI integration process with Information Technology and passes three bills

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
May 1, 2024
Sophomore Paris Agiomavritis, who is on the appropriations committee and is the assistant to the vice president of communications, is running for the vice president of business and finance position.

SGC hears from Fall 2024 candidates ahead of elections

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 26, 2024
The “Fostering an Alliance between SGC and New Student & Transition Programs (NSTP) to Assist First-Year and Transfer Students" bill outlines the importance of the council being directly involved with orientation planning, including understanding how orientation impacts first-year and transfer students who identify as first-gen or BIPOC, students who have a disability or are a part of a social group that is underrepresented at the college.

SGC discusses orientation programming bill and hears about new health insurance navigator role

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 24, 2024
The New Voices Festival is set to take place from April 24 to 26, hosted by Ithaca College for over 10 years, planned and coordinated by the writing department.

All voices to be heard at New Voices Literary Festival

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 18, 2024
Students who deal with financial hardship and know they will not be able to pay off their bill by the due date are encouraged to reach out to SFS and communicate that with the office. Students who pay off their bill after being unregistered will reregister for their classes based on the availability of classes left.

Community concerned about new billing system that unregisters students with outstanding debt

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 16, 2024
Crissi Dalfonzo, director of LGBTQ Education, Outreach, and Services, spoke with the Student Governance Council about LGBTQ+ resources on campus and how to promote more gender-inclusive language. 

SGC discusses course feedback statements and LGBTQ+ resources with campus leaders

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 16, 2024
Jake Edelstein, Carson Mrozinski, George Bailey and Ashlynn Rose, known as the band Life on Vibrant, jam out at Deep Dive at the Punk Rock Happy Hour, providing more "Indie Eruption."

Life on Vibrant explores the genre of ‘Indie Eruption’

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 3, 2024
Paula Younger, executive director for Government, Community, and Constituent Relations, met with SGC to discuss her role and recieve feedback on what SGC thinks she could do in her office that would benefit students.

SGC passes first bill of the semester and hears from Government, Community and Constituent Relations

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 3, 2024
Shana Gore, associate vice president of enrollment operations, management and student success said the college has implemented a system that would prohibit registration for students if they have an outstanding balance of $7,000 to $10,000, to avoid any incurring costs that may occur if a student registers for classes while not having paid off their current tuition.

College informs SGC of new billing system that unregisters students with debts from classes

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
March 27, 2024
Cornish said she is looking forward to the open house the college is hosting on March 20, and admitted students day on March 23 and April 13. 

SGC asks President Cornish questions about student enrollment, TCAT and director searches

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
March 20, 2024
From left, Shadayvia Wallace, program director of the MLK Scholars and First-Gen Center, Marsha Dawson, dean of students and interim director for the BIPOC Unity Center and Cliff-Simon Vital, assistant director of the BIPOC Unity Center.

First-Gen, MLK Scholar and BIPOC Unity Center programs merge after recognizing overlap in student need

By Jacquelyn Reaves and Ryan Johnson
March 6, 2024
Elyse Nepa, assistant director of Clery Act compliance & prevention education, shared how the feedback SGC gave OPS in Spring 2023 helped shape and improve their community engagement efforts for 2024.

SGC hears from the Office of Public Safety and discusses senator involvement bill

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
March 6, 2024
Elizabeth Bleicher, dean for Student Success and Retention, highlighted strategies the Center for Student Success uses to help retain student attention and increase engagement.

SGC discusses academic culture and campus resources to boost student engagement

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 27, 2024
After going viral on TikTok during the pandemic, the Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother has released their highly anticipated album under the title of “Grief Chapter” on Feb 16.

Mother Mother reflects about their death and growth

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 21, 2024
Ithaca College recently hosted their "Day of Community Service" event where students were invited to volunteer for the day at a nonprofit.

IC students lend a hand at second-hand stores

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 21, 2024
Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president for Finance and Administration, met with SGC to discuss upgrades to the Ithaca College campus, specifically the Terraces Dining Hall and Terrace roadway.

SGC discusses Terrace Dining Hall Elevator and other renovations to Ithaca College campus

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 21, 2024
From left, Sophomore Senate Chair Nikki Sutera and Lili Chalfant, School of Communications Senator. Chalfant was appointed to the Appropriations Committee during the meeting.

SGC hears from Dining Services about future plans for meal exchange service and provides feedback

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 13, 2024
Seniors Nour Elshikh and Kashief Scott dance at the BIPOC Unity Center’s Kick-back.

BIPOC Unity Center hosts a Kickback

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 8, 2024
Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs, spoke with SGC about what activities the NSTP cover and shared future events for Spring 2024.

SGC gives orientation programming feedback and learns about available mental health services

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
February 7, 2024
The State of the Art Gallery opened its exhibitions for the month of November. Ed Brothers, president of the board of directors and artist, had his work showcased at the gallery on Nov. 12.

Ed Brothers paints with past memories and nostalgic

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
November 16, 2023
Martin L. Brownstein, retired associate professor in the Department of Politics, spoke at an event held by the Department of Politics on Oct. 27. He was awarded the James J. Whalen Meritorious Service Award on Oct. 28 for his longtime commitment to the college. 

Q&A: Retired professor opens up about identity and 40-years of teaching

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
November 13, 2023
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