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Dan Ahdoot, an Iranian-Jewish comic, writer and actor who was previously on shows such as "Kickin' It," performed stand-up in Emerson Suites on Oct. 17.

A Night of Comedy and Community with Dan Ahdoot

October 19, 2023
Carl Mazzocone '81 showed a private screening of "The Hill" starring Colin Ford and Dennis Quaid on Sept. 5 at Cinempolis. Mazzocone served as executive producer of the new film, which he called "a nice little picture."

Q&A: Ithaca College alum discusses new film

September 13, 2023
First-year student Payton Romance looks at clothing from the Take It Or Leave It pop-up shop during the Sustainability Fair in the Textor Hallway on April 21.

Taking fast fashion slow with Take It Or Leave It

April 26, 2023
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Ithaca pizza on a budget

By Grace Condon, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2023
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In future events, Eco-Reps representatives will meet the volunteers at the dining hall doors to be let in and show the process of packaging meals. 

Eco-Reps repackages leftover food for donations to nonprofit

April 19, 2023
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April 19, 2023
Fans of comic books are gearing up for the 46th annual ITHACON from April 22–23. The convention and the students behind it pride themselves on creating a convention experience by fans, for fans.

Annual comic convention is 'the little guy' once more

April 12, 2023
From left, sophomores Johanna Tackitt and Claire Chesne spend time on a bench outside. More students are taking advantage of the outdoors and warm weather.

Sunny weather in Ithaca encourages students to go outdoors

April 12, 2023
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Students open their phones to post on YikYak. The app offers users the ability to interact with others within a five-mile radius of their location.

Ithaca College students join the YikYak herd

March 1, 2023
Derek Adams, associate professor in the Department of Literatures in English, considers book bans unethical and talks about its myths. He points out the importance of books of all kinds.

Commentary: Banning books is a futile practice serving no deed

February 28, 2023
First-year student Baneet Pukhrambam shares his experience with COVID-19 after the health policy changes in Ithaca College. He believes that the COVID-19 virus should not be treated like the flu yet.

Commentary: Changes in COVID-19 policy negatively affect students

February 8, 2023

IDEAS Students of Color Retreat

By Leila Marcillo-Gomez and Ray Milburn
February 1, 2023
From left, Cornell University sophomore Ethan Lau and Ithaca College senior Ellen Chapman play on the same team during the Frozone ultimate frisbee tournament bringing both colleges together to celebrate the sport Jan. 28.

College Briefs Feb. 2

February 1, 2023
Towers Eatery, formerly known as Towers Marketplace, is one of Ithaca College’s retail dining locations and has reopened under a new name after a semester of being closed because of staffing shortages

Towers Marketplace reopens as a retail dining option

February 1, 2023
From left, transfer student Scout Carter and Juneau Sheridan, administrative assistant in the Office of New Student and Transition Programs, drink hot chocolate and paint during new and transfer student orientation Jan. 19

College Briefs Jan. 26

January 25, 2023
Senior Ella Skinner talks about her experience with student debt so far. She discusses the effects COVID-19 had on the cost of student loans and wonders why the U.S. tolerates enormous student debt.

Commentary: Student debt repayment alarms senior students

January 24, 2023
Senior Theo Summerville uses his background as an environmental researcher to emphasize the effects of climate change. He believes in conscious consumption.

Commentary: Our decisions have a large impact on climate change

December 7, 2022
From left, first-year students Taylor Piergrossi and Amelia Phillips enjoy spending time with a llama Nov. 16 named Late for Breakfast, who is part of the Cornell Companions program.

Library staff raise awareness about animal assisted activities

By Farid Ahmad, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Brittany Watros was promoted to student organization business coordinator in the Ithaca College Office of Student Engagement (OSE) on Oct. 31. She formerly held the role of administrative assistant in the OSE since July 2015.

Q&A: staff member promoted to student organization coordinator

November 15, 2022
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Tibetan Buddhist mandala construction at Ithaca College

By Leila Marcillo-Gomez, Maggie Bryan, and Thomas Kerrigan
November 10, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College football team pose in front of the Cortaca Jugs on Nov. 9 during a joint press conference with SUNY Cortland.

Bombers and Red Dragons gear up for 63rd Cortaca Jug game

November 12, 2022
Wells Falls, a waterfall that is a part of Ithaca’s Six Mile Creek, is one of many attractions that makes Ithaca popular among nature fans. Leila Marcillo-Gómez

Fall on Film

By The Ithacan Photo Staff, The Ithacan Photo Staff
November 2, 2022
In honor of LGBTQ+ history month, the Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services is planning four events for students during October 2022. 

LGBTQ center to hold student events for history month

October 10, 2022
From left, sophomores Madelyn Salvante, Abbey Hall, Holly Geyer, and Leah Mintz watch fireworks outside of the Athletics and Events Center. The fireworks concluded the presidential inauguration and the School of Music, Theater and Dance’s first annual showcase. Family members, students and staff were invited as part of family weekend. Leila Marcillo-Gomez

IC celebrates inauguration of President La Jerne Cornish

By The Ithacan Photo Staff, Jasmine Scriven, Leila Marcillo-Gomez, Xiaoyi Zhang, Xinyi Qin
October 3, 2022
Reginald Briggs, associate director of Dining Services, said the decision was made to temporarily close Towers Marketplace because of understaffing issues. 

Towers Marketplace closed because of understaffing issues

September 7, 2022
In Fall 2019, then Provost and now President La Jerne Cornish announced the decision to phase out the honors program to the Honors Steering Committee.

Students and faculty impacted by honors program phasing out

By Leila Marcillo-Gomez, Assistant Photo Editor
August 31, 2022
From left, seniors Meredith Garrity and Julia Tomanovich of the Ithaca College women's cross-country team. The Bombers are looking to get back to Nationals after just missing them in 2021.

Women's cross-country set hopes high after coming up short in 2021

August 31, 2022
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On Aug. 27, from left, sit sophomores James Thacher, Natalie Lewand and Stella Connelly enjoying a conversation at the picnic on the Campus Center Quad.

IC welcome events draw a full house

August 31, 2022
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On June 9, Amy Falkner was appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and began her position Aug. 1. 

Q&A: Park School dean discusses transition to her new role

August 31, 2022
Michael Benitez Jr., vice president for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Metropolitan State University of Denver, came to Ithaca College on Aug. 21 to give a keynote presentation about anti-racism and advocacy work.

IC Day of Learning continues with keynote on anti-racism

August 23, 2022
From left, Matthew Smith and Mary Mazzella, the new assistant coaches for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s basketball teams, are getting ready for the season.

Basketball teams announce hiring of new assistant coaches

August 24, 2022
Junior Kailey Collins takes a swing during the Ithaca College softball team's doubleheader against Skidmore College on April 23 at Kostrinksy Field.

Softball team sweeps doubleheader against Skidmore College

April 26, 2022
The 45th annual Ithacon held for two days in Campus Center attracted comic fans of all ages.

Comic fans assemble at the 45th Ithacon

April 27, 2022
From left, sophomore Annalese Winegard, junior Benjamin Berkowitz and TikTok personality Brittany Broski hold a Q&A session April 19 in Emerson Suites.

Brittany Broski visits IC campus for student Q&A

April 28, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College community gathered at Towers Marketplace on April 10 for the third annual BomberTHON. Student-athletes from several teams around the college helped raise money through the dance marathon that benefited Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, a Miracle Network Hospital in Syracuse, New York.

IC student-athletes help raise money for BomberTHON

April 13, 2022
Angélica Carrington, director for the Center for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Social Change  (IDEAS), said by providing culturally validating spaces, the center works to empower marginalized students.

SGC talks student advocacy and hosts two guests speakers

March 30, 2022
The International Club's Inter-Fashional night drew a crowd of international and domestic students alike.

IC students celebrate diversity through fashion

March 31, 2022
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Tim Mirabito, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and sport media at Ithaca College, teaches the class "Covering the Games: Olympics and Paralympics," a course offered in Spring 2022.

Park offers students class on Olympic and Paralympic Games

March 9, 2022
IC Hillel, the Center for IDEAS and the college’s senior leadership collaborated to hold the “IC Day of Learning: Grappling with Antisemitism” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Feb. 28 in Emerson Suites.

Day of learning held in response to antisemitism on campus

March 2, 2022
Ajamu X's section of the "On Our Backs: The Revolutionary Art of Queer Sex Work" exhibition in the Handwerker gallery displays queer literature.

Queer sex work exhibit educates IC students

March 3, 2022
Pursuing a Bachelor of Music with a focus on voice in the Ithaca College School of Music, Chalnick has garnered a TikTok following of over 990,000 through her unique songwriting challenges, skits and singing videos. 

IC student nominated for iHeartRadio award

February 24, 2022
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Interim President La Jerne Cornish began the meeting by introducing the speakers and thanking faculty, staff and students for making the return to campus and in-person classes possible.

Senior Leadership Team updates IC at All-College Gathering

February 2, 2022
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La Jerne Cornish has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.

La Jerne Cornish named 10th president of Ithaca College

March 7, 2022
Sophomore Jenny Rose discusses her experience being a white-passing Native American student. She talks about how her identity is questioned and how the college ignores indigenous issues.

Commentary: Native American issues are ignored

December 8, 2021
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Commentary: Toxic community is hurting students

December 1, 2021
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Uriel Abulof, associate professor at Tel-Aviv University and visiting associate professor at Cornell University, spoke at the public conversation hosted by Hillel at Ithaca College at Muller Chapel Nov. 2.

Guest speakers discuss ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict

November 3, 2021
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