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Junior Justin Henry discusses the importance for people to work across the partisan divide to renew American ideals and combat President Donald Trump's divisive policies.

Commentary: In defense of your redneck uncle

By Justin Henry
March 28, 2017
Ithaca College Alumnus Elijah Breton '16 lost the seat representing Maine's 65th district to incumbent Republican Eleanor Espling.

Alumnus Elijah Breton ’16 loses race for representative seat

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
November 13, 2016
A bulletin board in Terrace 4 informs residents about the drought Aug. 31.

Drought continues despite decreased severity after rain

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Laila Ali speaks to the Ithaca College community at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Former boxing champion Laila Ali speaks to Ithaca College community

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Ithaca College faculty members chant “no confidence” with students at an Oct. 27, 2015, event about addressing racism. Some faculty members said concerns voiced around this time last fall regarding President Tom Rochon’s leadership still remain this year.

Ithaca College faculty voice concerns with Rochon’s leadership

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
From left, Mead Loop, an associate professor in the Department of Journalism; Joe Joch, a lawyer and prosecutor who was elected the Tompkins County district attorney in 1974; Tom Kertscher, a journalist from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Brad Rudin, a Tompkins County assistant district attorney, discuss Steven Avery's case.

Constitution Day panel discusses Netflix’s ‘Making a Murderer’

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
September 18, 2016
Contingent faculty held a teach-in Sept. 6 to educate the campus community about their experiences working at Ithaca College and the unionization process.

Contingent faculty teach-in held to educate campus community

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
The business index in the City of Ithaca reached a record-breaking high during the month of July, due to a boom in job growth and in the hospitality sectors, according to a monthly economic review of the city by the Ithaca College Department of Economics.

City of Ithaca economic index reaches record-breaking high

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
September 6, 2016
New additions to Ithaca College’s “Residential Life Rules and Regulations” prohibit the possession of alcohol containers for students under the legal drinking age of 21.

IC Residential Life approves increased alcohol restrictions

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
August 31, 2016
The development corporation Unchained Properties LLC (UP) is currently finalizing agreements with the City of Ithaca to build a complex with housing, entertainment and restaurants in the former Emerson Transmission Power Plant property near the Ithaca College campus.

New development project could add retail near Ithaca College

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
August 29, 2016
The 2016–2017 Student Government Association Senate, chaired by sophomore Carlie McClinsey, urges the Presidential Search Committee to create an open search for the next president of Ithaca College.

Student Government Association elects 2016–17 senate chair

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
May 4, 2016
Tim Conners, senator for the Class of 2017, proposed the Tobacco Free IC bill at the Student Government Association's May 2 meeting. The senate also passed four other bills at the meeting, marking the highest number of bills passed at a meeting this semester.

Ithaca College SGA passes five bills at final meeting

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
May 4, 2016
The SGA Executive Board voices concerns over recent decisions made to cut study abroad programs and the stepping down of Thomas Pfaff and Patricia Spencer from the Office of Civic Engagement.

Q&A: SGA president-elect discusses plans for next year

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016
Ethnomusicologist Stefan Fiol plays scales from the South Asian piece "Raga Bhairav" on the sitar during a Master Class on Sitar.

Master class explores South Asian melodies

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
The SGA Executive Board struggled to reach its goal of passing 18 bills. Instead, only four will be passed by the end of this semester. Pictured from left to right is Kyle James, vice president of academic affairs, Marieme Foote, senate chair, Dominick Recckio, Student Government Association president, and Luis Torres, vice president of academic affairs.

SGA sees sharp decline in ‘environmental betterment’ bills

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
Marieme Foote, current Student Government Association senate chair, speaks at her ticket's platform presentation April 21 in Emerson Suites. Foote, who is running for SGA president, said although her ticket is uncontested, they will still run a full campaign.

Sole SGA executive board ticket presents platform

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 25, 2016
Luca Maurer shared a speech with the crowd during the 14th annual Rainbow Reception April 15.

2016 Rainbow Reception celebrates graduating seniors

By Justin Henry, Staff Wrtier
April 22, 2016
From left, freshman Carlie McClinsey, Student Government Association chief of staff; senior Ben Tolles; Class of 2019 senator Laura Waxman; Class of 2016 senator Matilda Thornton-Clark; and SGA President Dominick Recckio present the first two bills in a series of sustainability legislation at the April 18 SGA meeting.

SGA passes first bills in series of sustainability legislation

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
From left, members of the IC Office ticket — sophomore Luis Torres, freshman Ezeka Allen, sophomore Marieme Foote, sophomore Dani Weinstein and sophomore Michele Hau — won the Student Government Association Executive Board election as the only ticket.

One ticket announces bid for 2016–17 SGA executive board

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 18, 2016
As the Ithaca College student trustee’s term comes to a close at the end of the spring semester, Junior Ciara Lucas will participate in the process to select the atypical position.

Ithaca College student trustee position deviates from norm

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Class of 2018 Sen. Theophilus Alexander presents a bill proposing to extend Grab and Go's hours at the April 4 Student Government Association meeting. Alexander's bill was tabled so further research could be conducted.

Amid lull in progress, Ithaca College SGA denies three bills

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
The members of Premium Blend took home third place at the ICCA semifinal competition.

Premium Blend wins third at a cappella semifinal

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016
Over the course of the spring semester, senate attendance has remained low, inhibiting SGA progress. From left, Kyle James, vice president of academic affairs, and SGA President Dominick Recckio participate in SGA dialogue.

Ithaca College SGA senate attendance inhibits progress

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
April 4, 2016
“Dogfight” is MainStage Theatre’s latest production and is directed by Wendy Dann. The musical is based on the 1991 film of the same name and is set in the late 1960s following the Vietnam War.

Dark themes explored in latest Main Stage musical, “Dogfight”

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 28, 2016
Students hand out copies of The Ithacan to prospective students and families during the fall 2015 protests at Ithaca College. Many students have mixed feelings about diversity on campus after transitioning to college from more diverse locations.

Culture Clash: Students struggle with perceived diversity at IC

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
The Ithaca College Shared Governance Task Force held listening sessions to solicit feedback from the campus community March 1, 2 and 3. Since then, key individuals involved in this process say there are still issues that need to be resolved and communicated to the campus community.

Ithaca College campus community discusses shared governance

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
IC Step Team performed a cultural dance to celebrate African-American heritage during the Reclaiming Blackness event.

Power of Performance: Student showcase reclaims blackness

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
At the Feb. 29 meeting, the executive board announced its appointment of sophomore Luis Torres to fill the permanent vice president of campus affairs seat. Here, Torres participates in discussion from his new seat.

Ithaca College SGA appoints permanent VP of campus affairs

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
Members of the Ithaca College administration proposed policy revisions, specifying appropriate usage of catering and entertainment funds. Here, the Sodexo caters Food Frenzy in Emerson Suites Oct. 30.

Ithaca College administration proposes catering policy revisions

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Matilda Thornton-Clark, Class of 2016 senator, and Thomas Horgan, Class of 2019 senator, proposed a bill to initiate discussions on the use of open textbooks at the Feb. 22 Student Government Association meeting. Here, Thornton-Clark participates in discussion at the Feb. 15 meeting.

Ithaca College SGA passes bill to utilize open textbooks

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
February 28, 2016
Joshua Bonnetta records sounds from the Salton Sea in California for his latest album, "Lago."

Ithaca College professor takes sounds from the sea in album

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
The essay for "Groundhog Day" was written by the Pendleton Endowed Chair of Ithaca College’s JB Pendleton Center in Los Angeles, Steven Ginsburg.

Ithaca College professors contribute to National Film Registry

By Celisa Calacal, Justin Henry, Kalia Kornegay, and Silas White
February 17, 2016
Ithaca College appointed a new vice president of campus affairs Feb. 15. From left, SGA President Dominick Recckio; Kyle Stewart, vice president of communications; and Luis Torres, the new interim vice president of campus affairs.

SGA appointments new interim VP following convoluted process

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
Ithaca College Student Government Association Senate rejected the recomendation of Matilda Thornton-Clark as vice president of campus awards. SGA President Dominick Recckio and Senate Chair Marieme Foote speak before the senate at the Feb. 8 meeting.

SGA and Board of Trustees discuss presidential search plan

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2016
Community members attend the Black Lives Matter rally at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School Feb. 3. Approximately 50 people were in attendance, following a lecture by co-founders of the movement at Cornell University.

Black Lives Matter: Ithaca debuts after rally at local school

By Grace Elletson and Justin Henry
February 10, 2016
Review: Tarantino's skills shine in his eighth film

Review: Tarantino’s skills shine in his eighth film

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
The members of Premium Blend following their first place finish at the International Collegiate Championship of A Cappella Quarterfinal competition on Feb. 6. In addition to first place, the group also won best choreography and best soloist, and will move onto the semifinals.

All-female a cappella takes first at competition

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2016
From left, Evan Layne, vice president of business and finance; Senate Chair Marieme Foote; Dominick Reckkio, Student Government Association president; Matilda Thornton-Clark, interim vice president of campus affairs raise placards to speak during the Feb. 1 SGA meeting.

Ithaca College SGA delays vote for official induction of VP

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2016
During a Spit That! meeting, member Robert Amoils reads a poem. On Feb. 6, the group will square off against Cornell in a poetry slam.

Poetry slam to pit IC against Cornell

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2016
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